Monday

Hive re-cap

5.20.13- 

  What a SWeeT weekend I had.   I enjoy putting together a Hive, working with all the amazing vendors & getting to see many of you {some for the 1st time} in my home.  I really am so grateful for this blog & my business that has brought so many wonderful people into my life that I wouldn't have met other wise.  I call this picture "Honey for my Soul" because it makes me smile every time I look at it.  I wish I had a picture of each & every one of you who came to The Hive.  
{Thanks for sharing all your pics on Instagram at #thehive25 for the giveaway. It was so fun seeing all your pictures & knowing that you love coming to The Hive too!} 

-Maybe if you look close enough you might see some friends you know- 
As much as I look forward to seeing {hugging, chatting, laughing & spending time}  friends that I've know for awhile I love meeting someone for the 1st time who has been a blog follower for a long time. It means the world to me when you come up & introduce yourself.  Instant connection & friendship made!! 
 {Thanks for taking the courage to come to The Hive & for saying hi to me} 
It makes me sad to think of waiting until the Fall until I see most of you again.  But I enjoy staying in touch with you all through texts, email, FB & Instagram.  It really is so easy now a days {WOW, that makes me sound old} to stay in touch with friends far & near.  So fun! 

-Everyone coming into The Hive- 
Here is a peek at my stash of goods I got at The Hive.  Loved the variety that there was this time around.  Grateful for amazing vendors who come & share their goods & want to be part of The Hive. I was just getting ready to put it all in its new place but I thought I would give you a peek. 
-Can you tell I love vintage things?-
The old mirrors are so random & fun!  Some are from old vanities while others just to cruise down a road somewhere on a car.  Don't know what they'll be turned into yet but loved thinking about all the possibilities so I just had to get them. 
I always have to get some note cards from Vintage Fern. They are just too charming not to get.  I like sending cute cards to friends. 
-Love the diamond material on the owl card, so cool!-

Cool old drawer from 3 Dotters.  Looks like it could have been an old card catalog drawer or something.  Can't wait to see what new life this takes on in our home. 



Thought these beads would make a fun banner or garland of some sort.  Not to mention the cool old Bingo cards- so fun! 

Love, Love, Love vintage trim.  I use them as garlands to hang up.  Adds such a fun decor element in our home.  Thought this green could be used for lots of seasons & holidays.  The mercury glass ornaments are for my Holiday ornament collection.  

I don't know why but I've been drawn to old wedding cake toppers lately.  This cute couple just seemed to say let me stay here with you when I saw them out on display.  So sweet!  Love starting a new collection, can't wait to add to it soon. 


Thanks for coming to The Hive & if you weren't able to come this time around don't worry I have some good news for you.

 First of all, you can come to Whisperwood & Co. tomorrow {Main Street in Bountiful} to shop alot of the same H&H goods that were at The Hive.  Really, some cute, fun, Summertime stuff!  
{If you come in from 10:30- 2:00 tomorrow you'll even see me!!} 
 Second, for sure plan to come to the next Hive.  
Mark your calendar for Sept. 12,13 & 14th
{Love the Fall Hive, it just might be my favorite!!}  

Have a wonderful day!
{M} 

Wednesday

Busy Bee!!

 5.15.13- 
  
T minus something hours {who's counting!}  I am actually- a lot to still do but so excited about The Hive.  I wanted to share a few things with you before I get to busy & crazy within the next 24 hours & forget to tell you. 
-Loving this hexagon app I just added to my iphone- the perfect way to "BuZZ" about The Hive. I'm sure I'll be playing around with alot more pictures once all the vendors get here.- 

I've been wanting to tell you about this for awhile.  This is our family's NeW favorite show to watch.  It's on the History Channel & it follows 2 guys {Frank & Mike} on their adventures around America as they pick through people's collections.  They are funny too!  
Really, a great show to watch together as a family.  
{These kind of shows are getting harder & harder to come by}  
It's great entertainment & educational too.  Plus, I wish I could follow them around to all the awesome places they find to buy "rusty gold".  If our family ever saw their van driving down the street I think we would all freak out!  It would be so fun to run into them.  Mike & Frank come "picking" in Utah!! 
Anyway... the reason I was tying this into the post about The Hive is when they stumble upon, come across or meet someone with a terrific stash of junk & stuff to look through & buy items they call it a "honey hole"  Well... I think The Hive is going to be a "honey hole"  of lots of sweet stuff this weekend.  Be sure to come check out The Hive & watch American Pickers if you haven't yet. 

2- Something new to The Hive {just in time for Father's Day gifts} is these great wooden keychain/oil holders. Each is turned & created by my hubby, Ty, in his wood shop.  They really are a unique gift to give your husband, father in law, grandpa or missionary.   
-Variety to choose from all the wood is from amazing places from around the world- so cool!- 
3-GiVEAWAY!

**Congratulations to Constance for winning $25 to spend at The Hive this time around.  You could win $25 to spend at The {Fall} Hive just by taking a pic of anything or anyone while at The Hive & posting it on Instagram to #thehive25.  
-Winner will be drawn & announced after The Hive- 
Don't miss your chance to WiN!! 

*The {Fall}Hive coming....Sept. 12-13 & 14.*  


Back to work- lots to do!! 
Hope to see you soon. 

{M} 

Monday

Hip Hip Hooray!

5.13.13- 

  Look what's on it's way!! The cutest little boutique.
  
-4011 Lilac Lane in Mt. Green-
Directions on the sidebar  

LoTS of fabulous vendors will be in The Hive
There is sure to be something for everyone. 
-Tents for little ones 
-Chalkboards galore! 
-Frames & home decor
-Sweets & treats! 
-Father's Day gifts 
-Stationary 
-Summer dresses for girls 
-Vintage finds 
-Ice cold pop & much, much more! 

Sneak peeks all week on Instagram at #thehiveboutique

{M} 
  

Sunday

To Mother's everywhere...

5.12.13-

  Happy Mother's Day everyone.  I was really touched by this video & wanted to share it with all of you out there.  Grateful for the privilege of being a Mom & for the Mother who raised me. So blessed to have wonderful examples around me in my life everyday of what being a Mother means. As I watch my friends, neighbors & family members.  So uplifted & inspired by wonderful women that I watch & learn from their examples.  

My favorite line from the video: 

Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a Mother. 

Watch, grab some tissues & enjoy.  

-Hope you all have a wonderful day-

{M}

Tuesday

News to share!

5.7.13-
  I'm so excited & I just can't hide it !  
{Is anyone else singing the Pointer Sisters with me right now? } 

Time to shout it from the tent poles! {Instead of rooftops, get it? ;)} Thrilled to announce that my sweet friend Amy from PinkParlorDesigns is bringing these adorable tents up to The Hive next week. These would make the perfect little shady spot for your little ones during the Summertime. So Cute!! Hope to see you all at 
The Hive {May 16.17 & 18} 
#thehiveboutique

-Cute little one under the tent, not included.
She's already taken!-
Seriously... How cute are those tents.  I had a sweet friend comment on FaceBook today when she saw this photo that she was suddenly had the urge to go grab a book & sit down outside& read.  I'm not a big reader but it sure has put me in the mood to do that too!  
These would be so great pitched in the backyard for your little ones & their friends to sit under not to mention one or a couple of them at Grandma's house.  How fun would that be?! So many fun adventures & possibilities with these cute colorful things.  So happy Amy will be at The Hive {her first time coming}  She is adorable inside & out.  So glad I got to meet her & become friends at Snap last month.  


Ok, that's all for today.  Kiddos are almost home from school so time to get off the computer.  Talk to you all soon or better yet I hope to see you all at The Hive. 
{It's going to be the BeST one yet, I can feel it!!}

Thursday May 16 {6-8:30 p.m.} 
Friday May 17th {10-4} 
Saturday May 18th {10-2}  

{M} 


Monday

Graham Cracker Cookies

5.6.13- 


One thing I love about this blog is being able to share with you the simple everyday things that bring me joy.  
Sharing one of my quick go-to treats that's a cinch to make & can be shared all Summertime long, Graham Cracker Cookies. I love making these for my kids & all their friends playing out in the yard.  Maybe you grew up with these cookies to in your home like I did.  So many childhood memories tied to these sweet things. 

-Served on a dainty pedestal, of coarse! Entertaining 101 everything looks better served on a cake stand.
-This Honeybee's motto. 
  
They really are a simple, yummy treat.  The best part is you probably have all the ingredients you will need in your home already.  Graham Crackers & Frosting & that's it!  As simple as that sounds I do have a few tips when putting this goodie together. 

#1- The frosting must be homemade!!  
{it really is the best- no substitute for it & easy to make}
I use a simple buttercream frosting recipe of just butter, powdered sugar, vanilla & milk. I don't really use exact measurements {or I would share them with you all} I just mix until it looks & tastes good.  
Start off with at least a 1/2 stick of softened butter, pour in 3/4 cup or so of powdered sugar a splash of vanilla & a couple TBSP of milk & go from there.  
Keep mixing & adding sugar, vanilla & milk until you get a taste & consistency that you like. 

#2-  Try it with Chocolate Frosting- Yum!!  Same recipe as above but add cocoa powder for a chocolatey taste. One of my friends even said she makes it with chocolate frosting between 2 saltine crackers.  Never tried it but the salty/sweetness sounds good to me. 

#3-  Serve them chilled!  I love to make the frosting ahead of time & put it in the fridge for a while.  Spread the chilled frosting inside the crackers for a cold treat.  
{This is a great way to use up extra frosting left over from sugar cookies or decorating a cake} 

#4- Make up a bunch to eat now & later.  Set some aside 
{if you can hide some & not be tempted to eat them}
because they are even better the 2nd day.  The graham crackers get a bit soft. 

#5- Most of all sit back & watch the smiles on faces as they eat these cookies & Enjoy

Embracing the warmer weather & looking forward to lots of days ahead filled with Summertime fun.  
Hope you are too.  Give these cookies a try & tell me what you think. I'd love to hear from you. 

{M} 
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