THE HIVE
THE HIVE
  • About Me
  • Shop My Style
  • Policies
  • The Lovely Bee Etsy Shop
Laurel at THE HIVEMay 5, 2015

The Travel Issue

Social South's Travel Issue // www.thehiveblog.com

Have y’all seen the latest issue of Social South? It’s SO PRETTY! I’m obsessed with the cover (and I don’t even like oysters. It’s just so cool and artsy!) I got to contribute to two… View Full Post

You may also enjoy:

  • Cute Baby Goats!

    Baby Goats

  • travel sketch journaling - how to get started!

    More Travel Journaling

  • Kindergarten CUTIES! A girly kickoff to Kindergarten

    Kindergarten Cuties

  • Everything you need to start TRAVEL JOURNALING!

    Travel Journaling

SHARE:
1 Comment
Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 16, 2015

Hoo News

So Price and I have some news… We are moving!!! It’s kind of a neat, God-orchestrated story that is taking us from our current home (which we love and were not looking to move out… View Full Post

You may also enjoy:

  • Fall flourishes // www.thehiveblog.com

    Fall at Home

  • James Wall // scripture hand painted into a bathroom // www.thehiveblog.com

    James Wall

  • Valentine's Tree // www.thehiveblog.com

    Valentines Tree

  • cozy cabin

    Cabin Fever

SHARE:
8 Comments
Laurel at THE HIVEMarch 6, 2015

Burger Night

Local 463's Monday Night Burger Night // THE HIVE

Fun fact for you Jackson area dwellers- Did you know that every Monday night, when many a local restaurant are closed, Local 463 has a special burger and shake menu? It’s true! And it isn’t… View Full Post

You may also enjoy:

  • The most fun little portable charcuterie tray!

    Portable Charcuterie

  • Easy and DELICIOUS Chocolate Mousse Recipe // www.thehiveblog.com

    National Mousse Day

  • Pumpkin Banana Bread // pretty healthy!! // fall bread baking

    Pumpkin Banana Bread

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

    Fruit Pizza Recipe

SHARE:
2 Comments
Laurel at THE HIVEFebruary 17, 2015

Congrats, My Deer!

Congrats, My Deer cards | The Lovely Bee Paper Co.

I have a brand new listing up on Etsy that I wanted to tell you about! These Congrats, My Deer cards are now available in three colors and are perfect for graduates, new parents, newlyweds,… View Full Post

You may also enjoy:

  • Printable Valentines from The Lovely Bee // www.thehiveblog.com

    Last Minute Kiddie Valentines

  • Taste The Bubbles // www.thehiveblog.com

    Taste The Bubbles

  • The Lovely Bee by Laurel Donahoo // www.thehiveblog.com

    The Final Show

  • Handmade cards by The Lovely Bee via thehiveblog.com

    Stray at Home is TOMORROW

SHARE:
No Comments
Laurel at THE HIVENovember 11, 2014

Lovely Lately

Fun baby clothes from Etsy! // THE HIVE

I hope you’re having a great week so far! Who else is looking forward to a little temp drop later in the week like I am?! 🙂 I’ve been pretty busy lately, but with all… View Full Post

You may also enjoy:

  • Welcome to our PIG-NIC! Our Guinea pig + picnic themed birthday party!

    Guinea Pig Picnic (or PIG-NIC!) …

  • Lovely Lately // www.thehiveblog.com

    Lovely Lately

  • The Scout Guide Jackson and Central Mississippi, volume 12, is OUT!

    The Scout Guide Jackson & …

  • Tru-tone Vintage looking LED christmas lights

    Tru Tone Throughout the Home: …

SHARE:
No Comments
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

You may also enjoy:

  • Closing A Chapter

  • Those Who Speak support group // www.thehiveblog.com

    Those Who Speak Meeting Soon!

  • Those Who Speak / January 8, 2016

    Those Who Speak – January 8th!

  • Those Who Speak // www.thehiveblog.com

    The Next Those Who Speak

SHARE:
No Comments
Previous Articles
Next Articles

Hey! I’m Laurel!

Laurel Donahoo @ THE HIVE Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by THE HIVE today! I hope you'll get comfortable and stay a little while!

The most fun day with my babies!!! A while back, The most fun day with my babies!!! 

A while back, one of my kiddos said he (or she 🤪) didn’t think that knowing about the color wheel was important, so I took that statement as a challenge and set aside a day for us to learn that the color wheel + compliments & contrasts + color mixing actually ARE important! I personally feel that knowing all about color helps us appreciate God’s beautiful creation even more than we already do! The vibrancy of wild flowers, the complimentary colors on tree leaves, the monochromatic color schemes God uses in the clouds… it’s all so meaningful! 

After brunch at @elviesrestaurant where I showed them a little slide show about color, then a coffee stop at @cultivatecoffeeproject, we headed to @msmuseumart! We each took a few Polaroids throughout the morning highlighting some sort of color story we each selected. Dempsey chose neutrals, Wilson chose pops of red, Lily chose the red & green compliment, and I chose monochrome! Sadly we ran out of Polaroid film so we didn’t get to take quite as many pics as we wanted to but it was still a fun project! 😆

After the art museum, the kids asked if we could do the Mississippi History Museum since we were already downtown, so we went for it! Such a great museum if you’ve never been 🫶

Overall it was a wonderful day, and it is my hope that all my babies appreciate color (and MS history) more than they did when they woke up! Grateful for a free day to get to spend with them. God is good, and color is beautiful!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful Marmee! It’s a bi HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful Marmee! It’s a big one this year, and she makes it look so good! We love you soooooo much @maryleehuntmiller and wish you the very very best day and year!
“They plucked fig leaves, sewed them together, a “They plucked fig leaves, sewed them together, and made makeshift coverings for themselves“ Genesis 3:7
Weekend getaway ☀️ Weekend getaway ☀️
TODAY IS THE DAY! 🥳 Be sure you stop by @madiso TODAY IS THE DAY! 🥳 Be sure you stop by @madison.marketplace today to help them celebrate their birthday, and be sure you grab a popsicle from  @banditbarspops while you’re at it. I LOVE the blueberry basil flavor 🫐🌱 but I did end up walking around with blueberry in my teeth for a while after eating it so… consumer beware! 🤣

Happy Birthday to one of my most favorite shops! I love yall, @madison.marketplace!
Most of The Boutique at @madison.marketplace is 20 Most of The Boutique at @madison.marketplace is 20% off this Saturday as they celebrate their 11th birthday! (Ad) They have sooooo much cute stuff right now— You’ll be able to find something perfect for every day of the week! 💛✨🤩
The word is CELEBRATION at Madison Marketplace! @m The word is CELEBRATION at Madison Marketplace! @madison.marketplace is turning ELEVEN, they’re having a party this Saturday, June 13, and you are invited! 

They’ll have pop-ups from @enduringlinks & @banditbarspops, refreshments, and 20% off store wide (with a couple of little exceptions!) 

You do not want to miss the fun 🥳🥳🥳 Happy Birthday, @madison.marketplace!!
Wrapping up the first season of BOTH boys playing Wrapping up the first season of BOTH boys playing @ms_yankees baseball! ⚾️ Besties, broken bats, snacks, sun, sweat, dancing, down time, home runs, happy kiddos, lessons, laughter, parties, practices… It was an awesome year. We are blessed beyond words with the absolute best teammates, families, and coaches we could possibly ask for! Now for a teensy break before next season! 💙🤍🩵
June’s First Friday Giveaway (on a Saturday 🤪 June’s First Friday Giveaway (on a Saturday 🤪) is to one of my faaaavorite restaurants in Starkville called Bluto’s! 

This Animal House inspired spot has Greek goodness, breakfast all day long, awesome cocktails (including frozen ones) and all the great vibes! If you’ve been, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t been yet, you’ve GOT to go! 

To enter to win $75 to Bluto’s in Starkville, simply…
💛 like this post
💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 
💛 tag one friend per comment below. Each tag is an entry!

That’s it! But there are bonus entry options!
💛 bonus entry option one: follow @blutosgreektavern then put three emojis in a separate comment 💙✨🍹 
💛 bonus entry option two: share this post to your story then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment!

Thank you so much for playing! The winner will be notified on Tuesday 6/9 and notified from this account. This giveaway is not associated with Meta in any way. It’s simply because I love you and I’m thankful for you and I want you to love this restaurant as much as I do! 🥰

I hope you win! XOXO! 💙✨
Yesterday vs 14 months ago! Lil got her braces on Yesterday vs 14 months ago! Lil got her braces on in April 2025 to straighten up those slightly crazy teeth that I accidentally passed down to her 😆 and look at them now!!! Thank you sweet @lcsandifer and the @sandiferorthodontics fam for taking such great care of my girl and her smile! We could not recommend Sandifer Ortho in @highlandvillagejxn any more highly! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

And shout out to @coachscreamery_livingston where she wanted to get her very first post-braces treat! Her moose tracks milkshake hit the spot 🤩
Birthday dinners with these precious friends throu Birthday dinners with these precious friends throughout the year every year for, what, two decades now (?😆) have always been and will continue to always be such a highlight for me. Where would I be without these gals? We love great food and drinks almost as much as we love each other!! 🥰 Happy 40th to our @clairewinchester & @rachel2cooley!! 

Also, if you don’t already know… the dip trio at @eatlapresa (particularly THE SALSA) is basically the best appetizer on any menu in the Jackson area. And the light, crispy, salty tortilla chips that come with… 🤤 Just go try it/them if you haven’t already! 🤩
June 3 is World Bicycle Day! Part of our neighborh June 3 is World Bicycle Day! Part of our neighborhood Bicycle Brigade wishes you a great one! 😆🚲
See more! Follow on Instagram

subscribe to THE HIVE!

   

Categories

  • family
  • fashion & beauty
  • food & drink
  • interiors
  • dempsey’s ears

shop my favorites

Paddywax Cactus Flower and Aloe
hand tufted pink rug from Anthropologie
the cutest flats - in inclusive sizes!
yellow felt letter board
© 2026 THE HIVE
Blogger Templates BY pipdig