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Laurel at THE HIVEApril 27, 2023

Oatmeal Sprinkle Cookies!

National Oatmeal Cookie Day is April 30th!

I love a good celebration. So one of my favorite things to do is look at National Holiday calendars and see what random yet worthwhile things I can celebrate! When I saw that April 30th… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEApril 12, 2023

Springy Kicks

Colorful Springy kicks

Fun, fresh tennies have me feeling super springy (and comfy) these days! I was thrilled to find that these particular kicks came in a women’s size 12 😉 Linking several other pairs I particularly loved… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEApril 11, 2023

Papaya towels

Papaya paper towel alternative

I’m so excited to share with you about PAPAYA reusable paper towels! These use-over-and-over-again cuties are intended to replace most of your paper towel usage, which will help cut down on the amount of trash… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 28, 2023

Attention

Does anyone else get the feeling God's trying to get our attention? The sadness, the loss, the devastation, the ever-mounting dissension. It's almost like He's saying, "Don't get too comfortable here." And I'm reminded of the truth in this: faith is stronger than fear. The hardest lesson to learn (and learn again. And re-learn) Is remembering that our tomorrow is nothing we can earn. Love like Jesus, live life fiercely, and hold your belongings with loose hands. Invest in your relationships, point people to heaven. That's what matters in the end. So as you move through life today, keep prayerful and give extra hugs. Thank God for the moment you have right now, and show a Jesus brand of love. Father, in the heartache and messes, it's You that I keep seeing. I pray for continued awe for You in every bit of my being.

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Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 27, 2023

Paddywax Candles

Paddywax Candles

I have been a fan of Paddywax candles for years now, so the fact that I get to team up with them for this post is such a DREAM!! I first fell in love with… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 22, 2023

Easter Basket Goody Ideas

Another year, another Easter basket happy roundup!! I usually try to keep these things Jesus-focused, practical, or helpful! But some of them are just plain FUN! 🙂 I always recommend shopping local first! But if… View Full Post

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Loved our family evening visiting our favorite lit Loved our family evening visiting our favorite little Madison Christmas village then eating at @tasteitaliankitchen! ❤️🤍
Snoopy and I would like to show you our decorated Snoopy and I would like to show you our decorated @kingofchristmas flocked, pre-lit 9’ noble fir tree! I’ve loved it since the moment I saw it online and to have it here in my home and decorated is a dream! This is our “pretty tree” where all the ornaments are gold and silver and more “fancy!” (#ad)

After thanksgiving we will put up the full-color, everything-goes tree! 😂

For now, though, I sure am enjoying this monochromatic beauty! Comment TREE and I’ll send you a link to KOC’s site where you can browse all their beautiful trees, or you can simply screen shot this caption then hold down on this link to get to their site! >> https://www.kingofchristmas.com/LAUREL_AT_THEHIVE

Merry merry, sweet friends! 🎄✨
Found this extra fun MERRY CHRISTMAS sweater from Found this extra fun MERRY CHRISTMAS sweater from a little Etsy shop and I love it soooo much! The material is so soft and the quality is so good! Comment MERRY for a link! 

Or shop it here >> https://bit.ly/4p27ql7

Hope you’ve had a great week! 💛🧡❤️💙
No filter. No sound adjustment. Just Mississippi f No filter. No sound adjustment. Just Mississippi fall PERFECTION!! 🍂 

It’s the beautiful little things that make me realize how great God is. He didn’t *have* to produce this beautiful little wind and leaf show, but here it is 💛🥰
How many friendsgivings for you this season? 🥰 How many friendsgivings for you this season? 🥰
Renaissance at Colony Park has a VERY fun event co Renaissance at Colony Park has a VERY fun event coming up this Sunday, November 23! Stop by the clock tower (which houses the iconic blue light Christmas tree) for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS from 2-5 pm! 

They’ll have…
🌲 live Christmas jazz music
⭐️ selfies with Santa 
❤️ Cindy Lou Hoo and other Christmas characters 
✨ hot cocoa bar with @scoop.dee.doo 
🌲 cookie decorating with @whimsycookieridgeland 
⭐️ face painting
❤️ giveaways
✨ specials from Renaissance shops
🎄 … more that I’m forgetting about! 😆

Renaissance is home to an incredible number of shops that will help you outfit your whole family, your holiday table, your home, and your gift list! 

Hope you can make it out on Sunday! It’s going to be FUN! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and Merry Christmas! 🎄⭐️❤️
My friends at Holland & Williams in Fondren have t My friends at Holland & Williams in Fondren have their Christmas decor out and it’s SO LOVELY! (Ad) They have some of the best Radko ornaments I’ve ever seen (including an exclusive Mississippi one! Oh my goodness it’s gorgeous!), the most whimsical collections of colorful glass Christmas trees, stunning ornaments, festive candles, and of course PILLOWS! 

H&W has just what you need to add a pretty pop of holiday whimsy to your home and *don’t forget!* when you mention me, you get 10% off! They also have an online shop where you can use the code LAUREL10 to save when shopping online! ⭐️

Merry Christmas, my friends! 🥰
Tis the season for all the Friendsgivings! What a Tis the season for all the Friendsgivings! What a wonderful time of the year! 🍂 🦃
Three sets of sleeves I’m LOVING!! LES ALPES s Three sets of sleeves I’m LOVING!! 

LES ALPES sweater is so darn soft! It fits big, though, so I recommend sizing down! I’m wearing a medium.

The cream JOY sweater is adorable! Also wearing a medium here. This same style comes in gray with a bow instead of the word joy! 

This denim jacket is SO MUCH FUN! I’ve gotten so many compliments on it. It’s the coolest cut! I sized up to XL because I liked the loose fit. But that’s just my preference! 

Here’s the link >> https://liketk.it/5xDDw
OR comment LINK and I’ll dm it to you! 

Have a fabulous weekend!
Come tour one of my new favorite shops with me! @h Come tour one of my new favorite shops with me! @holland_and_williams_home in Fondren is the prettiest little shop with the *most* charm and the *most fabulous* orange door! 🧡 They specialize in pillows, gifts, party goods, candles, home decor, and the nicest customer service! 

The neutral pillows on the sofa near the front have been taking up way too much space in my thoughts so…. Those might be coming home with me soon 😆😆

Take in the H&W fabulousness with me and keep an eye on my feed for more Christmas goodness from them! And if you mention that you saw this video, they’ll give you 10% off! 🤩 Or you can use the code LAUREL10 on their website! 

Thank you, Holland & Williams, for letting me invade! I love what yall have going! 🧡🫶🎄
It’s our second year with a holiday home full of It’s our second year with a holiday home full of @trutonebulbs and I just love it so much!!! Tru-Tone bulbs look vintage but are actually LED so they’re not blazing hot like the ol’ nostalgic ones. I’m a huge light snob, and Tru-Tones pass the test! 

Not only are their bulbs gorgeous, but their bulb accessories!!! Oh my goodness! The Star-Lites are the beautiful star things you see on our flocked tree in this video and they are a DREAM. I’m still loving the Ice Lite round bulb covers that we have had for a while, too.

Tru-Tone is such a fun brand with amazing products and amazing customer service. I’m blessed to get to partner with them! 

Comment LIGHTS for links! 

#gifted #brandpartner #trutoneaffiliate
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