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Laurel at THE HIVEFebruary 1, 2021

Noted

Pretty and practical paper

I am here to tell you about a chic new line of practical paper that I’m absolutely in love with! But first, let me tell you why I even went looking for some new “practical… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 14, 2021

A Mini Valentine’s Party

Little Valentine Party with The Dapper Doughnut

I love a great theme, and I love celebrating a holiday, so I was thrilled with the opportunity to team up with The Dapper Doughnut in Flowood to create a little mini Valentine’s party! The… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 12, 2021

Decorating for Everything

Spring + Valentines decorations

If there is one thing I’m into now even more than I was before covid life struck, it’s keeping the house happy and festive! I love decorating for a holiday, and my current holiday is… View Full Post

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    Cabin Fever

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 7, 2021

BUT

Fuzzy Yellow Coat

There’s a single word in the book of Luke (part of the Christmas story) that used to throw me off. It just seemed out of place. Until it made sense! And it’s challenged me, so… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 6, 2021

Wilson’s Simplified 6th Birthday Party

A simplified sixth birthday party // thehiveblog.com

Well hello! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been able to pull together a blog post! I feel like I have so much to catch up on over here! But before I let another… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEDecember 14, 2020

Christmas With Cousin Eddie, 8.0

The Ultimate Christmas Vacation themed party

 The 8th Christmas With Cousin Eddie has officially wrapped! Even though it’s been a weird party season, we decided that the show must go on, and we had a BLAST with our smaller than usual,… View Full Post

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Hey! I’m Laurel!

Laurel Donahoo @ THE HIVE Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by THE HIVE today! I hope you'll get comfortable and stay a little while!

If you’re ever looking for an extra fun place to If you’re ever looking for an extra fun place to stay in Oxford, MS, might I recommend this spot?! It’s sunshine & smiles & color & palm beach & flamingos & joy all wrapped into a two bedroom apartment! And you can walk to the Square in about 2 minutes, so PERFECT location!

My friend and I had the BEST stay and are grateful to @velvet_ditch_villas for providing such a lovely spot for us to land! I will absolutely be back! ☀️
Hello and happy March! ✨ With this new month her Hello and happy March! ✨ With this new month here upon us, it seems like a great time for a little intro! In case you’re new here, my name is Laurel and I’m so glad we are here together! 🥰

• I’m from Madison, Mississippi and I LOVE IT HERE! 
• I mainly post about family, food, faith-related stuff, furniture/design, fiestas, and really just all things fun! 
• I am married to Price and have three littles (who actually aren’t so little anymore 🥹 11, 10, and 7!)
• We love Jesus, traveling, sports, eating out, board games, and movies! 
• I have a twin brother and- fun fact- we are the heaviest twins ever born in the state of MS! 17 lbs together! 😆 (God bless my mama!)
• I’m 6 feet tall but love saying I’m 5’12’’ just to see how people react! 🦒 
• To piggy back… the thing I hear most often when I meet people in person who only knew me from the internet is, “you don’t seem this tall on Instagram” 🤣
• Christmas is my favorite holiday! 
• I have never tried a PSL from Starbucks!
• Misplaced apostrophes are like the biggest no no ever!!!
• I love the color yellow 💛
• I’m currently/constantly asking the Lord to help me see the JOY set before me with a posture of gratitude and love! What an incredible opportunity it is to be alive. May we all make the most of this life we are blessed to live and show our children what it’s like to be wonder seekers! 🤩

Ok, enough about me! Dud I surprise you with any of my little facts? Also!! Tell me about you 🥰

THANK YOU for being here, my friend. Thankful for you!! Now tell me somethin good! ⬇️

*** thank you @tsgjacksonms & @smithfilmco for this photo!! Yall are awesome! ***
Im beyond thrilled to get to partner with @beaubot Im beyond thrilled to get to partner with @beaubottlesco to show you how to add a little extra fun to your next bottle of Lamarca (or Veuve, or Lamarca minis!) with some beautiful bottle wraps! Save 15% when you use THEHIVE at checkout >> http://beaubottles.com/thehive

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**BE SURE, after you order, you watch the video linked on @beaubottlesco’s site for tips to get a good application! I found that video very helpful!**

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In honor of the birthday boy… my favorite video In honor of the birthday boy… my favorite video of him EVER! 🤣🥳 This was a little Central Park ice skating in 2020 with Wilson and Lily Ry and… it didn’t go very well 😆

Wishing that guy with those mega strong ankles and arms the best day and year yet! We love you so much @pricedonahoo!! Thanks for being the most fun husband and daddy ever in the world! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🎉
2/25 is International Cochlear Implant Day! We a 2/25 is International Cochlear Implant Day! 

We are so thankful for these little devices that give the gift of sound to our deaf kiddo! Dempsey and his implants live a full, joyous, sound-filled life and we couldn’t be more grateful! ✨💛🫶

On this day, we celebrate this unique, unexpected path and all of the incredible people and experiences we’ve enjoyed along the way! There are certainly hard days mixed in here and there, but when we have the right perspective, those are what make the good days that much better! 🥰

2 Corinthians 2:19 says, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

God, thank you!! 🙏 We love our boy and his sweet little ears SO MUCH! Happy CI day!!
Happy spring baseball / bestie season! 😆 Sure, Happy spring baseball / bestie season! 😆

Sure, we are glad that games are back in full swing, but we are REAL excited about all the visiting time our boys’ schedule has built in for us! 🤣 

Blessed to get to spend so much time with so many precious families through @ms_yankees baseball! 🥰 Cheers to lots of game weekends and catching up with these besties! 👯‍♀️
Are you ever at home goods or in the sale section Are you ever at home goods or in the sale section of anthro and you see one or two super cute salad plates and you think, “I love it but what am I gonna do with just one or two?” 

Well, I have the answer for you! YOU BUY THE PLATE and you keep it in a pretty little collected stack. Then next time you host, you pull the stack out and you and your friends enjoy! 

I love that everyone has a different plate (so no, “wait is this my plate or was it yours?”) and it’s an easy way to add color and personality to the party! 🥳 

Have fun buying the plate! 😘
Little peeks of spring🌷🌼💚 (for now anyway Little peeks of spring🌷🌼💚 (for now anyway 😆) are making this warm weather loving girl smile! 🥰

Loving this fun dress from @madison.marketplace!
The newly opened Just Vanilla Coffee Bar (sister b The newly opened Just Vanilla Coffee Bar (sister business to Fondren’s @just.vanilla.bakes) in the Regions building in downtown Jackson is absolutely delightful! We can both confidently recommend the lattes and the croissants! 🥐☕️🤤 

Grab a friend and go check this pretty place out! 🫶 @justvanillacoffeebar, we will be back soon!!
Mahjong with the girls and @eataplos catering go t Mahjong with the girls and @eataplos catering go together like… well… aplos and mahj! 🩷🤩💛

Our mahj night this past week got a major upgrade with the help of Aplos’s fabulous dip trio + their iconic chips, a “build-your-own” spread (where you could make a salad, a pita wrap, or a rice bowl), a jug of their Porch Swing frozen cocktail, and their new little donuts with honey and pistachios as dessert! 🤤 And all without me having to leave my house! 

Things I was super impressed with: 
• it was delivered to my door
• everything was so nearly labeled 
• the presentation was extra nice
• the serving utensils they sent are *totally* use-again-able
• it was plenty of food! It fed my mahj girls plus my husband and kids!

If you’re interested in getting a quote from Aplos for catering your own event, send them a DM or hop on their website (linked in their bio) to find out more! We were very impressed (and very full) and CANNOT WAIT to do an Aplos + mahj repeat very very soon! 🥳✨ 

#brandpartner
I did a blog post about Lily Ry’s pig-nic on the I did a blog post about Lily Ry’s pig-nic on thehiveblog.com! It’s got all the links I could round up (lots of you have specifically requested the links for the party hats! 🥳) as well as just a little more about the party in general! 

Comment PIGGIES for a link to the post to pop straight to your inbox! ✨🩷🌸🐹

• guinea pigs • guinea pig party • birthday party • girly party • fun 🤩
Nashville, you were LOVELY!! We always love all Nashville, you were LOVELY!! 

We always love all the hunting dogs at @official_nwtf. Especially the @habitatflatskennels babies! • prettiest Airbnb goes to @staypecanbelle • delicious eats & drinks from @blackdynastyramen, @hattiejanescreamery, @eatsnooze, @nicolettospasta, @bagelshopnashville & more • beautiful @gaylordoprylandresort • travel journaling • tulips from @theriversidegardens • lots of family fun!
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