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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 7, 2016

Weddings and Babies

Social South, January 2016 // www.thehiveblog.com

Have y’all seen the latest issue of Social South?! It’s such a fun issue all about PARTIES! And weddings and baby showers and bridal portraits and all sorts of other fun stuff! I got the… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVESeptember 16, 2015

Sucres Petit Bebe

Sucres Petit Bebe // baby shower invitations for a baby boy by The Lovely Bee // www.thehiveblog.comSucres Petit Bebe // baby shower invitations for a baby boy by The Lovely Bee // www.thehiveblog.com

Translation: Sweet little baby. I got to design these fun invitations for my darling friend Mary Susan and her sucres petit bebe last month! I loved how they turned out! Our theme for her shower was… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 31, 2015

Baby Showering

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About nine or so days ago, I got the pleasure of helping host a super fun baby shower at our house!! It was for my former intern turned little bestie Mary Susan, so that made… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMay 22, 2015

How To Make Your Wedding YOU (Guest Post From A Wedding Planner)

Pick wedding food that YOU like! // www.thehiveblog.com

Today, my fun friend Emily from Confete Events is taking over for a guest post! Ever since I met Emily, I’ve loved every second I’ve gotten to spend with her! She is freakin hilarious! And… 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.” 💛

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

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Merry merry, sweet friends! 🎄✨
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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! 

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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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