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Laurel at THE HIVEFebruary 11, 2019

Sunshine and Rainbows

Sunshine and Rainbows // A Three Year Old Birthday Party // THE HIVE blog

My sweet baby girl is officially three! We celebrated last weekend with a sunshine and rainbow party! The inspiration for this shindig’s theme came from two places: a super fun mixed media needlepoint rainbow from… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEFebruary 5, 2019

Two Minute Update

Dempsey bean :)

Hey! I wanted to give you a two minute update on where we are with Dempsey! Let me start out by saying how much I love this easy-going, laid back child! He is truly a… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 8, 2019

The Color Ones

Newborn family photography with Mississippi photographer Lauren Liddell

As promised in yesterday’s post, here are the color photos from our session with Lauren Liddell! I didn’t mention it yesterday, but Lauren shoots mostly with film. I am pretty sure all of these photos… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 7, 2019

High / Low

Newborn family photography with Mississippi photographer Lauren Liddell

Do y’all ever sit around the dinner table and talk about the highs and the lows of your day or week with your family? I cannot believe I’m about to admit this, but back before… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEDecember 24, 2018

Merry and Bright and Slightly Insane

Merry and Bright and Slightly Insane // Taking Christmas Card Photos with Three Under Four

I think every parent who has ever had a hand in getting decent Christmas card photos of youngsters can commiserate in talking about the immense effort that goes into getting one (juuuust ONE!) decent picture… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 29, 2018

The One Thing Your Toddler or Preschooler Needs This Christmas

Magna-Tiles -- the perfect toddler / preschooler gift!

Can I tell y’all about the one thing in our house that every member of our family absolutely loves playing with? (Well, with the exception of Dempsey, but he gets a pass because he’s only… View Full Post

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It’s time for that monthly First Friday Giveaway It’s time for that monthly First Friday Giveaway!

This one’s for $50 to Coach’s Creamery in Livingston! We love visiting this cute little ice cream shop perhaps a little too often 😄

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That’s it! 🥰 This giveaway is not at all affiliated with Meta or any of its partners. It’s simply because I love you (and because I love ice cream! 😆)

The winner will be notified from this account on Tuesday, 2/10. Thank you so much for playing! Have a great weekend! Hope you win! 😘✨
I posted the link to these faux flowers 🌺 on my I posted the link to these faux flowers 🌺 on my stories this morning and oh my word it’s my most clicked on link EVER!!! I’m shocked! Haha but also, they really are SO pretty! And they’re great for this time of year when it’s too cold for most other flowers to thrive (that im aware of!) 

Comment BLOOMS and I’ll DM you the link! 🥰🌺 (p.s. the ones I bought are listed as ‘red’ but I’d say they’re much more pink than red!)
Shop these ten ❤️💕 LOVELY 💕❤️ looks Shop these ten ❤️💕 LOVELY 💕❤️ looks at The Boutique at @madison.marketplace! They have so many precious pieces in the shop right now… you’ve GOT to go see! The Boutique has never looked better! 

And ICYMI, check out my previous reel for all the other fun Valentines cuteness Madison Marketplace has downstairs! 🥰

I LOVE getting to partner with this sweet shop! Thank you for being great, @madison.marketplace 🩷 #ad
Shopping at @madison.marketplace for Valentines ha Shopping at @madison.marketplace for Valentines happies might just be some of the most fun I’ve had in a while! They have gifts, decor, party supplies, smell goods, accessories, clothing (more on that later!), food, art… honestly everything you need to make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra happy and festive! Please go check them out. 🥰  I’m certain you’ll find something there that you love! 

If you’ve shopped their valentines stuff, what did you get?! 🩷
🩷🥳 HAPPY TENTH BIRTHDAY 🥳🩷 to our swee 🩷🥳 HAPPY TENTH BIRTHDAY 🥳🩷 to our sweet, spicy, silly, smart, and sporty Lily Ryan!! She is a joy and a challenge (in all the best possible ways) and we could not love her any more! I love watching her grow in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and man. She is sunshine and I pray her year is the best yet! ☀️🥰
We painted an old mirror and added it into Lil’s We painted an old mirror and added it into Lil’s gallery wall! Love this girl’s happy room 🥰🩷 #thehiveathome
✨ ladies who lunch ✨ Also… if it’s from @e ✨ ladies who lunch ✨
Also… if it’s from @eatlapresa, it’s golden! 🍹🩷🤩
Snoopy takes a power nap 🤣 Snoopy takes a power nap 🤣
Celebrating that sunshine today! ☀️ 📸: @g Celebrating that sunshine today! ☀️ 

📸: @gabbi_onthego
Ice day snaps ❄️ Counting those blessings to Ice day snaps ❄️ 

Counting those blessings today and every day 🫶✨
Did I actually do my quickbooks? 🧐🤪😂 The Did I actually do my quickbooks? 🧐🤪😂

The answer is…

… partially. But it is not for lack of cozy/pretty/unnecessary! 😆Maybe I’ll finish tomorrow…
I saw the coolest looking coffee truck while takin I saw the coolest looking coffee truck while taking my boys to baseball the other day, so yesterday morning I stopped by for a cup! It’s called @extractionspecialtycoffee! I got a really good caramel macchiato, met the owner whose name is Roman (what a cool name), figured out that he knows my girl @chelseymcmillen_realtor, and also figured out that @brianleefuente’s business @aerobuildco in Nashville crafted his trailer! So much small world goodness!

@extractionspecialtycoffee is parked in front of @magnoliapickleball for the time being and is open 6am until 1pm Monday through Saturday! Check them out and let me know what you think! 🤩
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