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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 23, 2015

Tile Files

Tile Files... Dreaming of an updated kitchen! // www.thehiveblog.com

So lately I have been dreaming a lot about my dream kitchen… Since we are in the house that we will likely be in for at least the next 20 years, it is in the… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 22, 2015

The Perfect Cupcakes

AMAZING Cupcake and Icing Recipes! // www.thehiveblog.com

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a good week! I cannot believe the week is already halfway over!!! I apologize for going a little MIA on the blog… We are trying to close on selling… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 17, 2015

Making Room

Big Brother! // www.thehiveblog.com

Happy Friday! It’s officially my weekend, so today is already a GREAT day for me! I hope it’s good for you too! So Price, Wilson, and I have a little news we want to share…… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 16, 2015

That’s A Romp

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com

Mary Straton was kind enough to guest for me today about a topic that I admit I am a little intimidated by! But after this post… I juuuust might give it a go! 😉 >>>>>>>>>>… View Full Post

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    Curtain Fairy Lights FOR THE …

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 14, 2015

Wild & Free

Interview with Laura Maxcy of Wild & Free Designs // The Lovely Bee for The Daily Social // www.socizlsouthmag.com

My latest Social Bee piece for The Daily Social features my sweet friend Laura Maxcy, who is the brains behind Wild & Free Designs! Laura is INCREDIBLY talented. Like INCREDIBLY. Her designs are absolutely amazing!… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 13, 2015

Seaside Bonfire

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Hello friends! I hope y’all had a great weekend! We had a good/very busy one! We got home from the beach yesterday so getting back in the groove, getting laundry done, and trying to prep for… View Full Post

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To quote one of my favorite old men when asked how To quote one of my favorite old men when asked how he was doing… “I’m better than I deserve.” 💛

I do not deserve these wonderful people in my life but I’m hanging on tight today and every day! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🥰
I hope you’re eating well this week 🥰🍇🧀 I hope you’re eating well this week 🥰🍇🧀 

Got to do this fun spread a few weeks ago for what the guests thought was an engagement party, but it was actually the wedding!! What an awesome surprise! 🥳
The boutiques at Renaissance have the best holiday The boutiques at Renaissance have the best holiday party styles!! Plenty of shimmer, sequins, and FUN for your next gathering! ✨

I love all of these looks! Do you have a favorite?
This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to all who This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to all who entered! @_laurarolison_ is our winner! 🥳

I’m teaming up with my friends at @holland_and_williams_home to gift one of you TWO Christopher Radko ornaments! These one-of-a-kind, hand painted glass beauties are simply stunning, and together are valued at about $200! If you’ve seen a Radko ornament up close, you know what treasures they are! 🤩

To enter to win these two ornaments, 
✨ like this reel
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This giveaway will end on 11/28 and the winner will be notified from these accounts! Please beware of scammers. And this giveaway is in no way affiliated with Meta. It’s simply because we love ya and appreciate you supporting our small businesses!

Thank you for entering! We hope you win! 😍 Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!! 🎄
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! 🍂 🦃
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