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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 27, 2015

Frozen Margarita Pie with a Pretzel Crust

Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust recipe // www.thehiveblog.com

A few weeks ago for supper club, which was Mexican themed, I was in charge of dessert, so I was on the hunt for something that would fit the theme but that people would still… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 25, 2015

The Ron Howard

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We’ve had a go-to cocktail around our house lately that I wanted to share with y’all today! (I say we as if I can drink them… Price is the main consumer these days although I… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 17, 2015

Infused

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Welcome back from the weekend! I hope all of you had a great one! We got in lots of good family time, down time, and get-things-done-around-the-house time. Overall it was a great weekend! Now that… View Full Post

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    Pumpkin Banana Bread

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 13, 2015

Practicing My French

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Who am I kidding… I don’t speak French… I can’t speak any foreign language for that matter… But one day I would LOVE to hole up with Rosetta Stone for a few weeks and learn… View Full Post

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    Pumpkin Banana Bread

  • Festive Fourth of July fruit pizza! // www.thehiveblog.com

    Fruit Pizza Recipe

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 4, 2015

Local Lovin’: Favorite Coffee Drink

Local Lovin: Sugar Free Mocha from Seattle Drip // www.thehiveblog.com

In this installment of Local Lovin’, a fun little column my local blogger friend Nikki and I do once a month, we are talking about our favorite coffee drinks! Although I have many, depending on… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 30, 2015

Energy Bites

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I’ve been making these little energy bites a lot lately because I find myself in need of an extra boost quite frequently! Since I’m on a 200mg caffeine limit these days, these have done the trick… View Full Post

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Lunch with friends at the most FANTASTIC restauran Lunch with friends at the most FANTASTIC restaurant in @highlandvillagejxn — @eatlapresa! 

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🎄 GIVEAWAY! 🎄 One of my favorite authors / 🎄 GIVEAWAY! 🎄

One of my favorite authors / speakers - @scarlethiltibidal - is coming to the @broadmoor.women Christmas Gathering on December 9! I am SO. darn. EXCITED!! 

Scarlet has written several extremely relatable books about faith, so Broadmoor Women and I are giving four of them away in this giveaway! We’re also giving away two tickets to the Christmas gathering! I absolutely cannot wait to hear Scarlet’s message to us in December. Her writing style makes me laugh and cry, all while helping me grow my relationship with Jesus, which I just LOVE! 💗

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That’s it!! We will select and notify a winner next Friday, 11/14. Thank you so much for entering! And don’t forget to save the date- December 9! Hope to see you there! (Oh and I hope you win! 😘)
A few of my favorite Mistletoe moments from the ga A few of my favorite Mistletoe moments from the gala! @juniorleagueofjackson CRUSHED it this year with the decor. (Per usual!) I was blown away! 

1. Fabulous florals by @bellini.blooms 
2. Kisses for Santa!
3. Looooved this @kkbuteau wall 🤩
4. My @mstime4toys besties @jessicagreen183 & @morgenhollowaycooper!
5. Cutest scarves!! I got two! Look for me around town in scarves now 😆
6. My girl @bethwking 😘
7. Most fun nutcrackers!
8. ILY, @_taylordecell 
9. Hand painted mix&match nativity sets! So beautiful!
10. Most fun date: @jwholmes412!
11. Felt stockings! Cuter in person
12. Found my fringe wall and love what @bethanymahaggard & @emgferguson did with it! ❤️🩷
13. The fabulous @carmckie 
14. HOLLY JOLLY by @alphalitjackson 💡 
15. Reiterating that @jwholmes412 is the most fun 🤩 
16. STUNNING
17. Holly jolly phone booth! ☎️ 
18. North Pole post office ❣️
19. So many amazing ornaments! 

ALL THE FUN!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our sweet Dempsey!! Oh my goodne HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our sweet Dempsey!! Oh my goodness we love this kiddo so much! He’s laid back, loving, curious, wild, smart, so super silly, tough, and just all around PRECIOUS. I thank God daily for allowing me to live life with this angel baby! He makes us laugh and makes us answer millions of questions. He loves Minecraft and math/numbers and donuts and baseball and his friends. He fights most with his sister, but has a big brother to stick up for him so it works out really well 😆 

He’s loving the fact that until 12:39 today he’s still six, but then he’ll turn seven 😆 #sixseven

Demps, THANK YOU for being YOU! We love how God created you and are so thankful that you’re confident and kind and just all around a lovely kid. HAPPY SEVENTH BIRTHDAY!!
It is a DREAM to get to collaborate this holiday s It is a DREAM to get to collaborate this holiday season with a brand I’ve admired for many years now: @kingofchristmas!! They sent us the most gorgeous pre-lit artificial tree and we *may or may not* already have it set up in the keeping room 😆 

I love this particular style: the 9 foot King Noble Flock with 700 warm LED lights. It’s STUNNING. And great quality! And I absolutely can’t wait to get this beauty decorated! I’ll post about it again once that happens! 😊 

You can shop King of Christmas through my affiliate link! Comment TREE and I’ll send it straight to your DMs. Or you can screen shot and copy this! >> www.kingofchristmas.com/LAUREL_AT_THEHIVE

I know it’s early to decorate, but I know I’m not alone! Who else has already started putting up Christmas?! 🎄 
#kingofchristmas #ad #gifted
Many hours and many vinyl table cloths later… we Many hours and many vinyl table cloths later… we have ourselves a holly jolly little fringe wall! Look for her at @mistletoemarketplace this year! 🥰 LOVED getting to do this project. It was time consuming, but oh so therapeutic! 🩷❤️💗
Getting to do the spread for @martinsonsgardenwork Getting to do the spread for @martinsonsgardenworks’s annual Plants, Pumpkins, & Pinot event was such a blast! And what a JOY to have the amazingly talented @dawsonsplants photograph it!! This guy’s photos are absolutely incredible 🤩🤩🤩

I love the colors and the bounty of fall 🧡🍁💛 and I sure do love me some @martinsonsgardenworks! 🥰

Also, thank you @pricedonahoo for the sweatshirt 🤣 and thank you, school trinket store, for the tiny hands that have provided my kids ENDLESS fun 🤣🤣
A week ago today I was trying to figure out what t A week ago today I was trying to figure out what to wear to go to @sorellefinejewelry’s trunk show preview party to hear the oh-so-funny @maryryanbr0wn and see lots of pretty jewelry! This week I’m still seeing sparkles and will catch myself laughing at something Mary Ryan said 😆 because that girl is FUNNY

I’m slow in getting this post together so this particular trunk show is over, BUT! That will not be their last! Hop on over to sorellefinejewelry.com and join their newsletter. They have cool things going on all the time that you do not want to miss, and their email list keeps ya in the loop!

Very proud of @hoo.crew.travels, @annetatum, and @traciemcpherson for all their hard work bringing this lovely business to life. Be sure to check out @sorellefinejewelry for any of your fine jewelry wishes! ✨ And check out @maryryanbr0wn if you need a laugh 😂
The prettiest painted pumpkin vase by Lily gal and The prettiest painted pumpkin vase by Lily gal and some wonderful goodness by @scarlethiltibidal 🧡❤️🩷
Join us for an ear piercing at @heyrowan in @highl Join us for an ear piercing at @heyrowan in @highlandvillagejxn! 

Lily gal and I had a girly little date to get her ears pierced at the brand new, super cool piercing shop located right off the courtyard at Highland Village. 

Not only do we love the name of this shop (my niece’s name is Rowan!) but we were SUPER impressed with the customer service and the cleanliness! When you get your ears pierced at Rowan, it’s being done by a registered nurse who takes EVERY precaution possible! Example: after they use a pen to dot where on your earlobes the piercings will be, you get to keep the pen so your ear germs don’t get on anyone else else’s ears, and vice versa! (We love our new pen! 😆) 

On our visit, we actually had a scenario where they looked at the thickness of Lily Ryan‘s earlobe and were able to advise her as to which styles of earrings would work best for her based on thickness. That is not something I have ever experienced at an ear piercing! 😆 (Nutshell back story: this is our third attempt at ear piercing! We have dealt with some STUFF in the past and, I am happy to report after one week in, we have had no stuff to deal with this time!) So thankful! 

Thank you, Rowan, for making my girl feel at ease, giving her what I am confident is her best piercing ever, and for just being all around incredible! 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend!!

#brandpartner #gifted
I was in Fondren last week and stumbled upon the c I was in Fondren last week and stumbled upon the coolest bakery + coffee shop in Duling Hall! It is called Just Vanilla! I went in and immediately felt like I was somewhere I wasn’t supposed to be. (But, like… in an awesome way… I felt adventurous!) 

I heard bustle coming from the top of the stairs to my left, so up I went, and there I was greeted by the most heavenly smell of baked goods and fresh coffee. I asked the nice guy who rung me up how long they’d been there and he said TWO YEARS! How have I missed this place for over 700 days?!? Why did none of you tell me about this place?! Hah just kidding- not your fault! BUT I do feel led to tell you about it in case you’ve missed it like I have! 

Thanks for the great start to one of my days last week, @just.vanilla.bakes. Your place & your stuff are awesome and I can’t wait to go back 🫶
Hooray for the need for sleeves! How awesome does Hooray for the need for sleeves! How awesome does it feel outside today in the south?! 

This dress is from @walmart, so you know it’s a great price! It’s well made and absolutely perfect for church, a day at the office, or with tennies, it’s perfect for running errands! 

Comment SHOP and I’ll DM you a link! Or you can screen shot and use this link >> https://mavely.app.link/e/BFV54isUIWb

ENJOY YOUR DAY! 🤩🍁
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