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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 30, 2017

Dream Living

Dream Living // www.thehiveblog.com

I’ve  been doing a lot of online shopping lately (since it’s the season to do that sort of thing) and came across Arhaus, which left me feeling totally inspired!  I started thinking about pieces that… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 29, 2017

Invited

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Hey y’all! I’m really excited to share with y’all today about a company I recently found out about called Basic Invite! Basic Invite is basically incredible… They can pretty much take care of all of… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 28, 2017

December’s A Book A Day

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Hey friends! I’m a little later in sharing this than I had hoped I’d be, but if you’ve been following along here for a little while, you might remember the 25 Christmas book tradition we… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 27, 2017

Getting Rid of Balance

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Do you hear people talk all the time about “finding balance” or figuring out their “work/life balance?” Me too! And I was once one of those people who used to talk all the time about… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 24, 2017

Cocoa For Two + Top Christmas Movies

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Ok it is officially CHRISTMASTIME and I am so excited!! As some of you know, most of our Christmas decorations have been out for some time now… But we plan to tackle getting our real… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 22, 2017

Thankful

Thankful

Today, I wanted to take a second and reflect on some of the things I’m thankful for. I know this is a bit cliche, but I don’t really care. My heart has been overwhelmed with… View Full Post

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Sharing a few little treasures I’ve found on the Sharing a few little treasures I’ve found on the gram lately! Hope you enjoy these too! 🤩🥰
Fall break in Ocean Springs was just LOVELY 🥰 Fall break in Ocean Springs was just LOVELY 🥰 

We were there during #cruisinthecoast and enjoyed all the old cars we got to see! The main strip was super festive and just extra fun. Hoping to be back soon! 🍁💛
We had the BEST time fall breaking in Ocean Spring We had the BEST time fall breaking in Ocean Springs! We stayed at the brand new and absolutely amazing @thepullmanhouse, which was in a great location just feet from the main downtown strip. The kids had a blast with the three story layout, and they all got their own beds, which was a total bonus!🤩🤩

*not sponsored! Just loved!!! @nancywhittington booked it for us so give her a shout if you want her to book for you too! 🥰*

More on OS later, but for now,
Come with me to @renaissanceatcolonypark to shop f Come with me to @renaissanceatcolonypark to shop for fall home decor and fall party supplies! I found SO MUCH cuteness for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all the general autumn festivities! Renaissance at Colony Park really does have it all, no matter your vibe. I hope you’ll pay them a visit soon because there’s a high likelihood they’ve got exactly what you’re looking for at one of their many awesome stores! 🍂🎃🤩🍁
Margaritaville, you were so much fun! The pool/wat Margaritaville, you were so much fun! The pool/water slide and the arcade could’ve kept the kids entertained for DAYS!!! So grateful that we got to spend time here with our team that we love so much! 🫶
Biloxi with the baseball fam was an absolute BLAST Biloxi with the baseball fam was an absolute BLAST! It rained a lot but the boys played great and came home with a ring! When can we go back?! 

We ate well (the Biloxi @wafflehouseofficial was a highlight!!) and had all the fun! So thankful for the best of friends we get to do all of this with! 🥰⚾️🤩
This giveaway is officially closed! Congrats to ou This giveaway is officially closed! Congrats to our winner @katycrump! And THANK YOU to all who entered! 🥳

🍕☕️ GIVEAWAY! ☕️🍕 

I’m teaming up with my friend @chelseymcmillen_realtor for October’s First Friday Giveaway!! We are so pumped to send one of you home with $50 to @poppypiespizza and $25 to @cultivatecoffeeproject at @belhaventowncenter! 🥳🥳🥳 If you like incredible pizza, coffee on tap, and inspiring surroundings, this giveaway’s for you! 🤩

To enter to win the prize, all you have to do is…
✨ follow @chelseymcmillen_realtor 
✨ follow @laurel_at_thehive 
✨ like this post
✨ tag one friend per comment below (each tag is one entry!) 

That’s it! BUT! Bonus entries!
✨ bonus entry option 1: follow @poppypiespizza & @cultivatecoffeeproject then come back and put ‘followed’ in a separate comment 
✨ bonus entry option 2: share this post to your story then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment

We had the best time enjoying the deliciousness these places had to offer. We think you’d love it too! Plus, @belhaventowncenter is just a super cool place to spend some time with your people! 
 
This giveaway closes on Tuesday 10/7 and the winner will be notified from these accounts! This is in no way associated with Meta or its affiliates. It’s simply because we love you and want you well fed 😘

Thanks so much for supporting small! Hope you win! ✨
BLOOM WATER BATH TURNS ONE ON SATURDAY! (Well, the BLOOM WATER BATH TURNS ONE ON SATURDAY!
(Well, their storefront’s location does anyway! But the BWB brand has been around for several years. I’ve loved them since day one!😍)

They’ve recently done some major upgrading to their store’s interior, as well as some upgrading to their fragrances! And they want to celebrate! 🎉 

This Saturday, October 4, they have a day full of excitement. Their first 100 customers that day will get a mini laundry care kit as a thank you! (Their laundry detergent is new and smells AWESOME.) They’ll also have some fun gifts with purchases while supplies last! AND RAFFLES! They are raffling off a gift basket, a private party for six, and a private party for 10!

In addition to all the free stuff and give aways, they’ve got three workshops:
🩵 11:30 - 12:30 Kids’ Bath Bomb Workshop (which is free! You can just walk up to- no need to register)
🩵 2:00 - 3:00 How to Blend Your Own Fragrance Workshop (which you DO need to register for by shooting @bloomwaterbath a DM) and the first 15 to register for this get a complimentary body spray of their custom fragrance!
🩵 4:00 - 5:00 is another Kids’ Bath Bomb Workshop, which is also free and doesn’t need to be registered for.

I’m sure I’m forgetting some fun details… There is just so much excitement going on! I hope you can make it by their Dogwood Festival location in Flowood this Saturday, October 4. 

Bloom Water Bath is such a happy store!! 🥳🥰🤩 I know you’ll have a great time on your visit!
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, Oct Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, October 4? @renaissanceatcolonypark has got you covered! They’re hosting a European Car and Motorcycle show (that we actually happened upon last year and enjoyed immensely) which also includes European beer and Plein Air painting by some awesome local artists! And you won’t believe the cars… they’ll have rides from ALL OVER. I’m not a “car person” but I loved this show last year! 

THEN, at 5 pm, @caramississippi is hosting a wine tasting with light food pairings! CARA is such a sweet animal shelter located in Jackson, and purchasing a ticket to this event is a wonderful way to support their lovely cause! Visit https://carams.org/wine-tasting to grab a spot! 

Of course, between admiring the cars snd sipping on wine samples, there are dozens of shops and restaurants to enjoy!

I hope you’re gearing for a great weekend spent at @renaissanceatcolonypark! 🥰
I could not be any more pleased with the BEAUTIFUL I could not be any more pleased with the BEAUTIFUL pumpkin porch created for me by @gourdgeousdesignsms! And working with them was a dream! I sent them a picture of our space, told them what colors of pumpkins are preferred, took their suggestion on which of their packages best suited my space, and let them handle the rest! They incorporated the plants I already had, and truly just turned our porch into an autumnal dream! 

They are pretty tightly booked the next couple of weeks, but they do have a *few* openings this weekend and next weekend! If you are interested in hiring them, please shoot them a DM and they can tell you what they have available!

Thank you again, @gourdgeousdesignsms team, for partnering with me! I just LOVE IT!! 
#brandpartner
** congrats to @rachelnwatson225 for winning the $ ** congrats to @rachelnwatson225 for winning the $25! ** 9/29 is National Coffee Day!! This day cannot go uncelebrated! 🤩

Tell me your favorite place to grab a coffee or favorite place to meet a friend for a cup to catch up! I’ll pick one winner to send you $25 for your next several cups! 🥰 (bonus points if it’s local coffee!) 💛☕️ 

📸 Thanks @gabbi_onthego for this fun pic!
Happy six years to Dempsey’s ears! We celebrate Happy six years to Dempsey’s ears!

We celebrated with his sweet class and with our family! 

Thank you, God, for allowing us to live in a miracle daily!! The blessings that cochlear implants are are nothing short of MIRACULOUS. We feel insanely blessed! 🫶
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