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Emma Chapman is a lifestyle blogger and entrepreneur based in Springfield, Missouri. Her work and interests span photography, food, home projects, travel, and small business. This profile offers an overview of her background, family, creative pursuits, and selected projects.
Emma Chapman’s background and work
Emma graduated from Missouri State University in 2007 with a degree in philosophy. Although she did not go on to use the degree in her career, she remains glad she studied the subject. Her professional path included several different experiences before she became a lifestyle blogger and entrepreneur.
One of her business ventures was The Golden Girl Rum Club, a bar she opened with friends in her hometown. Emma has also described herself as an introvert, noting that online spaces can make it easier to connect with people without speaking to a large crowd.
Her blog is one part of her life and does not represent all of her personal views, including her opinions on religion and politics. Readers can keep that distinction in mind when exploring her creative work and public projects.
Family and business partnerships
Family is an important part of Emma’s life. She co-owns several companies with her sister, Elsie, whose skills complement her own. They may not always agree, but they work together to develop and manage their projects.
Emma is also close to her brother, Doren, an animator and graphic designer. Her husband, Trey, has been another partner in both life and work. He worked as a business development manager at A Beautiful Mess and helped manage and maintain its apps. Before that, he worked in advertising and lived in Nashville, Tennessee.
Emma and Trey married in June 2013 at a pond near her grandmother’s cabin and home. They later bought a house and began making it their own. In early 2016, they opened their first business together, the bar. Emma has said that working with family suits her, though that arrangement may be different for every family.
Emma Chapman’s creative interests
Emma has a wide range of interests and enjoys learning new skills. Photography has been a long-running pursuit: she has taken pictures for more than 10 years, both for fun and professionally. Food and landscapes are among her favorite subjects. For photographers developing their own skills, trying different subjects can be a practical way to explore lighting, composition, and technique.
Making things is another part of her creative life. Her projects have included sewing, crochet, pottery, and woodworking, as well as handmade items for the home. She approaches these activities as a curious maker rather than focusing on mastering a single craft.
Food is also a major interest. Emma enjoys cooking, baking, photographing food, eating, and entertaining. She and Elsie were working on a cookbook that was due out in 2017, according to the original biography. The account also describes opening a bar as a venture connected in part to Emma’s enthusiasm for food and drink.
She is drawn to small business because of the challenges and opportunities to learn. Travel is another favorite: in larger cities, she often looks for places to eat and drink, while trips to more remote areas may include hiking and photography. Live music and a relaxing day reading at the beach are also among the activities she enjoys.
Books, apps, and selected projects
The original biography lists two books and says a third was in progress:
- A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book
- A Beautiful Mess Happy Handmade Home
It also names three apps:
- A Beautiful Mess
- Party Party
- A Color Story
Home design is another interest. Emma shared room-by-room features of a previous home, including the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, guest bedroom, and home office, as well as a video tour.
Selected blog topics from the biography include Lavender Crème Brûlée, Vegetarian Tikka Masala, Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies, and Warm Brussels Sprout Salad. DIY projects include a mineral photo display, an epoxy resin coffee table, brass side tables, and a wedding dress. Other listed subjects cover evaluating a business idea, productivity, small-business tax deductions, and personal wedding and honeymoon archives.
Explore Emma Chapman’s work
Emma’s profile brings together creative work, entrepreneurship, family, and everyday interests. Whether you are interested in food photography, handmade home projects, or small-business ideas, the projects listed here offer several ways to explore her work. For the most useful browsing experience, start with the topic you care about most and check publication dates, especially for older business and book updates.
The original biography closes with a note of thanks to readers and an invitation to say hello in Springfield, Missouri. It also mentions Emma’s personal Instagram account.
