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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 7, 2014

Those Who Spoke, Part 3 + Plans For Another!

Those Who Speak - February 6, 2015

Those Who Speak, third edition, is in the books, and it was amazing. Possibly my favorite meeting yet! We had a great crowd of folks and enjoyed some incredible food (like a pumpkin and goat… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 6, 2014

Baby Bump Pics

Baby Bump Pics by Lauren Liddell // THE HIVE

Several weeks ago, I had a really fun baby bump photo sesh with local photographer Lauren Liddell (who I found out about through a friend of mine!) Before I ever got pregnant, you probably would’ve… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 4, 2014

Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

Butterscotch Pecan Cookie Recipe // THE HIVE

Hey everybody! I hope everyone is having a good week so far! If you’re not, hopefully this will help it get a little better! This cookie recipe is super simple and super delicious if you’re… View Full Post

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    Fruit Pizza Recipe

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 30, 2014

Rx Cowbell Collection

Rx Cowbell 8 x 10 print // $12 // etsy.com/shop/thelovelybeebylaurel

Hey y’all! Just this morning, I added a brand new section to my Etsy shop that I am super excited about! This section features a brand new, original collection named Rx Cowbell! I gotta give… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 29, 2014

Lion Chaser’s Manifesto

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Although I’m not really a morning person, I LOVE mornings at home because I get to spend them with my husband and my puppies over a cup of coffee and some time of quiet reading,… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 27, 2014

My Favorite Mama-To-Be Clothes and Bloggers

ASOS Maternity Exclusive Sweater Dress With Woven Hem

Since my pregnancy is winding down (only about 5.5 weeks left! WHAT?!), I haven’t bought any maternity clothes in the past couple of months, but as I was doing laundry this weekend, I realized that there… 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! 🤩

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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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