Elsie + Emma A Beautiful Mess

Elsie + Emma A Beautiful Mess

@abeautifulmess

Stay home + make something! A blog by two sisters. Sharing daily recipes & more. 👇🏻

607.7K

Followers

739

Following

7.6K

Posts

0.39%

Engagement Rate

↓ -0.8% over 71d Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 833 out of over 1600 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 0.8 times the median size of our typical creators. This means the account is slightly smaller than the average profile we monitor. The verified status and high post count confirm its position as a macro account despite the lack of a specific category label. While they share recipes and lifestyle content, the community interaction level falls below the 0.94 percent median engagement rate. The rest of this report breaks down the specific audience demographics and peak posting times to help you plan your next campaign.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 607,722
Following 739
Posts 7,629
Verified Yes
Business Account Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 2,316
Avg Comments per Post 32
Videos 3
Photos 9
Engagement Rate 0.39%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @abeautifulmess's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-4936

Net Change

-0.8%

% Change

-70

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

15

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (612,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (607,064 followers).

The account lost about 4.3K followers over 51 days. The downward trend is consistent at a rate of roughly 84 fewer followers every day.

What the trajectory means

@abeautifulmess lost approximately 4.3K followers over the tracked period. This downward trend makes the account a risk to time carefully. The pace of roughly 84 fewer followers per day allows a marketer to plan for a declining reach during any campaign.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@abeautifulmess ranks 601 out of 850 for engagement rate because its performance sits below the tracked median. This lower position means the account generates fewer interactions per follower than the average creator in the corpus. Such a result indicates a lower level of active audience involvement relative to peers.

The engagement rate of 0.39% falls below the 0.94% median and ranks 601 out of 850, indicating this audience reacts less than average. While likes reach a consistent volume across both formats, the low comment count suggests passive interaction. Video content generates 2.2K likes while photos pull in 2.3K, proving the audience rewards both formats with nearly equal favor. Reliability from viral hits is nonexistent because zero posts cleared double or five times the account average. This lack of peak performance means growth relies on steady baseline reach rather than sporadic spikes. The data confirms a tap-and-scroll audience.

2.3K

Avg Likes/Post

32

Avg Comments/Post

27.8K

Total Likes

386

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.39%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

2.2K

Avg Likes on Videos (3)

2.3K

Avg Likes on Photos (9)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @abeautifulmess's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @abeautifulmess's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @abeautifulmess

3,888 likes · 18 comments

1.7× @abeautifulmess's average post · 1.6× the median post.

"Happy Easter weekend! Here are three of our favorite Easter recipes- Peeps Jello Shots, Deviled Eggs & Key Lime Pie. Full recipes on ABeautifulMess.com 🐰🐣"

154 characters

Photo

Format

Friday

Day Posted

14:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved a 1.6x multiplier over the median engagement of this account. It maintained a low like to comment ratio, suggesting that while it reached a wider audience, it did not spark high levels of conversation. To replicate its success, focus on content released at 14:00 UTC on Fridays. The specific hashtags used serve as clear signals for lifestyle and seasonal crafts. Using #ninjacreamirecipes and #cocktailrecipes targets specific hobbyist niches while #christmascookies and #friendshipbracelets capture seasonal interests. Because average engagement is modest relative to the follower count, focus on building a consistent presence rather than chasing sudden spikes. The posting cadence of 0.1 times per week suggests a deliberate, low-frequency strategy. This indicates that quality or specific timing matters more than daily volume for this audience. @abeautifulmess has 607.7K followers.

Top Hashtags

#ninjacreamirecipes (1) #cocktailrecipes (1) #easternails (1) #friendshipbracelets (1) #christmascookies (1) #wayfair (1) #ad (1) #liketkit (1)

Top Keywords

recipes (8) today (6) beautiful (5) mess (5) podcast (4) love (4) happy (4) blog (3) favorite (3) easter (3) little (3) book (3) know (2) review (2) weekend (2) here (2) full (2) make (2) request (2) laura (2) year (2) please (2) celebrating (2) order (2) episode (2) share (2) bedroom (2) sale (2) wayfair (2) shop (2)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 215 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

3

Videos / Reels

9

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

Happy Easter weekend! Here are three of our favorite Easter recipes- Peeps Jello Shots, Deviled Eggs & Key Lime Pie. Fu…

3.9K likes 18 comments
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Laura is doing a nail art series on A Beautiful Mess this year! 💅🏻 Here are a few Easter ideas from her recent post. #e…

3.4K likes 13 comments
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I recently shared Marigold’s princess bedroom on the blog and today I posted a review of our @shoptherapedic mattress a…

3.4K likes 67 comments 56.9K views Video
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Elsie’s top 3 favorite cocktail recipes- Aviation, Paper Plane & Last Word. All the recipes are on A Beautiful Mess! Le…

2.9K likes 25 comments
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Post thumbnail

Learn to make Enoki Mushrooms on A Beautiful Mess today! 🍄🍄🍄 If you have a recipe request we’d love to hear it.

2.8K likes 8 comments
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It’s holiday baking season!!! Find all these recipes on A Beautiful Mess ❤️ ps- please tag us when you make our recipes…

2.4K likes 23 comments
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I’m celebrating today because my novel, Handmade Murder, is out and available now! You can order it on Amazon or reques…

2.2K likes 95 comments 24.8K views Video
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Hiii! We’re back to weekly podcast episodes and posting 🍂autumn🍂 recipes on the blog almost every day. Let us know if y…

1.6K likes 53 comments
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Making so many healthy ice creams this summer! See all our recipes on the blog as well as a detailed review of the Ninj…

1.4K likes 32 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @abeautifulmess

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Happy Easter weekend! Here are three of our favorite Easter recipes- Peeps Jell…
3.9K 18 view
2
Laura is doing a nail art series on A Beautiful Mess this year! 💅🏻 Here are a f…
3.4K 13 view
3
I recently shared Marigold’s princess bedroom on the blog and today I posted a …
3.4K 67 view
4
Elsie’s top 3 favorite cocktail recipes- Aviation, Paper Plane & Last Word. All…
2.9K 25 view
5
Learn to make Enoki Mushrooms on A Beautiful Mess today! 🍄🍄🍄 If you have a reci…
2.8K 8 view
6
It’s holiday baking season!!! Find all these recipes on A Beautiful Mess ❤️ ps-…
2.4K 23 view
7
I’m celebrating today because my novel, Handmade Murder, is out and available n…
2.2K 95 view
8
Hiii! We’re back to weekly podcast episodes and posting 🍂autumn🍂 recipes on the…
1.6K 53 view
9
Making so many healthy ice creams this summer! See all our recipes on the blog …
1.4K 32 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @abeautifulmess posts on Instagram

This creator follows a sparse high-effort pace. The frequency of 0.1 posts per week falls well below the median of 1.1. This low volume places the account at rank 833 out of 1606 in terms of posting frequency. A consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern between uploads. The shortest gap is only a few days, yet these are followed by long periods of silence. Content lands most often on Tuesday and Friday. The busiest hour for fresh content is 14:00 UTC. Marketers should expect infrequent updates rather than a constant stream of content. Planning a campaign around this account requires patience because the gaps between posts are unpredictable. You cannot rely on a steady cadence to time a specific partnership. Instead, you must coordinate with the creator directly to pin down exact dates for any planned tie-ins.

0.1

Posts / week

1642.1h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday

Peak posting days

14:00, 13:00, 23:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @abeautifulmess publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @abeautifulmess publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 14:00, 13:00, 23:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @abeautifulmess hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts on Tuesdays and Fridays at 14:00 UTC. The frequency is low with a rate of 0.1 posts per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @abeautifulmess's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

recipes (8) today (6) beautiful (5) mess (5) podcast (4) love (4) happy (4) blog (3) favorite (3) easter (3) little (3) book (3) know (2) review (2) weekend (2) here (2) full (2) make (2) request (2) laura (2) year (2) please (2) celebrating (2) order (2) episode (2) share (2) bedroom (2) sale (2) wayfair (2) shop (2)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@abeautifulmess's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Tuesday 5 2,049 10,243
Wednesday 3 2,405 7,216
Thursday 1 2,761 2,761
Friday 3 2,651 7,952

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @abeautifulmess maintains output

3

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.6%

Active days

Posted at least once

1642.1h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @abeautifulmess's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

215

Avg Caption Chars

168

Median Chars

701

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 2.3K

The audience rewards captions of 30 to 40 characters the most. This length received 58 percent engagement compared to only 12 percent for longer captions.

Who This Audience Is

What @abeautifulmess's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count sits below the median for tracked creators at less than one times the average size. This indicates an audience that is smaller than typical broadcast scale despite its total volume. Verification confirms a level of authority or professional status even without a defined category label. Engagement rates fall well below the 0.94% median, meaning brand messages land softer than usual compared to standard benchmarks. The discrepancy between high follower counts and low interaction suggests a passive viewer base rather than an active community. High follow back numbers indicate a reciprocal social structure. This audience fits beauty or lifestyle categories where visual reach is prioritized over immediate interaction.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@abeautifulmess generates revenue through brand partnerships and sponsored content. A single post commands a price band between $4.9K and $9.1K based on their follower count. Their ranking places them below the median, meaning they do not command a premium for their reach. This position makes them a value buy where the quoted range acts as a ceiling to negotiate under rather than a starting point. The 0.39% engagement rate falls well below the 0.94% median. This low interaction level suggests that while the reach is high, the audience may not be highly active. Brands should negotiate aggressively because the lower engagement means the standard market rate for their follower count is likely inflated. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 607.7K followers (Macro)

$4,862 – $9,116

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count sits below the median, placing the account in the middle of the pack. Engagement. A 0.39% rate falls well below the 0.94% median, indicating a struggling connection with the audience. Hit-rate. Zero posts exceeded double the average engagement, showing a lack of recent standout content. Trajectory. The account is currently in a downward trend as it lost followers over the tracked period.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 607.7K followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.39% engagement rate trails the 0.94% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @abeautifulmess reveals a macro Instagram presence with 607,722 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.39%, averaging 2.3K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @abeautifulmess

How many followers does @abeautifulmess have on Instagram?

@abeautifulmess has 607,722 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @abeautifulmess's Instagram engagement rate?

@abeautifulmess has an engagement rate of 0.39% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 2.3K likes per post.

How much does @abeautifulmess earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @abeautifulmess's estimated sponsorship value is $4,862 - $9,116 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @abeautifulmess published on Instagram?

@abeautifulmess has published 7,629 posts on Instagram.

What is @abeautifulmess's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 3,888 likes and 18 comments.

How often does @abeautifulmess post on Instagram?

@abeautifulmess posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 1642.1 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday.

How does @abeautifulmess compare to other Instagram creators?

@abeautifulmess sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @real_jinhyuk, @themompsychologist, @browncardigan.

Is @abeautifulmess verified on Instagram?

Yes, @abeautifulmess is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @abeautifulmess's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026