Next up... some Sassy Style to The Hive

2.6.12- 

  Oh, My gosh- only 2 more days until The Hive.  

{Very excited & still have things to cross of the to-do list!}  Every time I host The Hive I think to myself, next time I'm going to have everything done a week before so I'm completely ready. Yeah, right!  I guess making dinners, cleaning the house, being a Mom, practicing piano, running kids here & there & trying to put on a show just always adds up & there isn't enough time in the day.  Oh, well maybe next time ;) 

I'm happy to introduce a new vendor to The Hive with you today.  Met the creative & spunky Tausha! 

Hey Hollyhocks & Honeybee’s readers! I am so excited to be visiting Melissa today. I am even more excited to be a part of the Springtime Hive! I’m Tausha

and I blog over at Sassy Style Redesign.

I’m a mom, wife, re-decorator & spray painting thriftress! I love my glue gun, Rustoleum heirloom white spray paint, decorating magazines and shopping. I am a re-decorator by trade. There are few things that I love more than helping people create a home that is cozy, warm and inviting. I love what I do and I LOVE to create! Check out some my fun, cheap & crazy tips courtesy of Studio 5.

I have been creating all sizes and shapes of Chalkboards for the Hive. I know what you are thinking, “how is a chalkboard going to make my home feel cozy?” Trust me, it will. I will even prove it to you….

This is one of my new additions to my home & I love it!

(I also love the owl that my sweetie gave me for valentines day. I helped him pick it out..just a little.)

This chalkboard is the one that started it all. I love words and I love how cozy and completely at home this vignette looks.

I love words and I believe that words are very powerful. I had a friend that would recite this stupid quote to me in 7th grade. I am ashamed to say that I thought that it was cool to say a couple of lame “swear” words. (I am totally ashamed that I am telling you this. At least you know I am honest…right?)

Swearing is a feeble attempt of a simple mind to express itself forcibly.

These words will be stuck in my head for the rest of my life…whether I like it or not. I have a daughter who will be the same age that I was when I first hear these words. Yes, I totally feel old, but I also feel hopeful. I want her to remember simple quotes and words and the power behind them.

I am getting a little philosophical here. But, you know exactly what I am saying…right?

I love this simple grouping in a kitchen using a chalkboard.

Simple, darling and totally do-able! My kind of craft!

Maybe you are not into the “cutesy” look, but prefer something a little bit more classic. Well, chalkboards are perfect in both settings.

Chalkboards are a trend in decorating that is not going away. Maybe you have always wanted one, but could never find the right size or shape. Or, maybe you just haven’t had the time to make one of your own.

I am here to help you. I will have chalkboards of all shapes and sizes at the Hive.

Remember….you can totally brainwash your children using chalkboards. Words are powerful…

For example:

“You love to do the dishes & you never complain when asked.”

or

“You never hit your sister, even if she looks at you, or breathes in your air.”

or

“Saturday is a special day, it’s the day that we clean, and don’t fight so mom doesn’t have to lift a finger and she can catch up on the DVR in her pajamas.”

See you at the Hive! I can’t wait to meet you!

So cute!  I can't wait to get my hands on a chalkboard.  Thanks T & believe me once you met Tausha you have made a new friend for sure. She is awesome!  

-Don't forget to "BuZz" about The Hive- either by leaving a comment here, posting on FB or liking the H&H FaceBook page.  Lots of ways to enter to WiN $25.00! 

-You have until tomorrow night to enter-

{M}

The Hive is "BuZz"ing!

2.5.12- 

  It's beginning to look like there is going to be something special going on here this week- The Hive.
{This Thursday, Friday & Saturday} 

Thanks to my sisters {Amanda, Becca & Vanessa} for coming to help me with some decorations for The Hive. Not to mention bagging up candy with Miss Mace, making streamers & some little this & that's.  They helped me a bunch- thanks guys!!

Hope you like the vendor line-up so far. I'll be back soon to introduce you to a few more & of coarse a sneak peek at the H&H goods that will be for SaLE.  I'm off to finish a few projects today & then I'll be all ready for Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 

**Are you coming?  {I hope so!}  Thanks for all the "BuZz"-ing that's been going on here, on Facebook & your blogs. 
I love it- thanks so much! 
Someone is going to be happy with $25.00 to spend.  

{you have until Wends. night to enter- good luck!} 

{M}

One clever little bird-

3.3.12- 

  So happy that this crafty bird will be at The Hive for the 5th time!  She is a Hive favorite, not to mention a sweet friend, & a terrific neighbor of mine.  She always is coming up with a one of a kind something with just the right touch of retro, vintage love to anything she creates.  I received many compliments about the turquoise flower I wore last week on Studio 5 will guess where I got it?  The Hive & guess who made it?.... Leila Bird. 

Hello, my name is Nicole some of you might know me as Leila Bird. My great Grandmother Leila Bird inspired me and that is how my business name came about. I love to create all sorts of things--headbands, brooches, apothecary jars, jewelry.  The list goes on. This time around I am happy to announce something for the little men in your life--charming little bow ties and neckties.

I am so excited to be a part of this springtime Hive.   Seriously, the Hive is one of the best boutiques around.  If you have never been before, Melissa creates such a fun atmosphere to shop in.   I will have lots of new things to get you and your loved ones ready for spring.  Check out my blog for a few sneak peeks of items that will be at the Hive.  

Such cute Springtime-y things!  The little bow ties for little guys are a-dor-able! Tell me what you are excited to see at The Hive for an entry to WiN $25.00 to spend at The Hive.  

-Oh, & Leila Bird is also having a giveaway over on her blog too. Go over & check out what she is giving away- 

Have a fantastic weekend! 

{p.S. GO DUKE!!- big game today} 

{M}

Next up to The Hive......

3.2.12- 

  The 2nd day of March is here so let me introduce you to the 2nd vendor that will be gracing The Hive. Another new comer to the show.  {so FuN!} I'm so excited she can participate & can't wait to get some of her fabulous lacey, frilly girly things to spruce up my springtime outfits.  Such lovely stuff, I guess that's why it's called... LaLaLovely.  Met London- 

I love beautiful lacy layers and creating fun clothing and accessories! Fun vintage slips always add texture and movement to any dress or skirt. I love being a Mom to three wonderful children that consistently keep me laughing!  

Looks like the perfect things to have on hand for Spring.  Can't wait to see what else she brings along with her to The Hive next week.  Oh, & better yet use $25.00 free dollars to buy something LaLaLovely with. Don't forget to enter the "BuZz" about The Hive & WiN GiVEAWAY.  
Super easy to enter just leave a comment on my blog or {Here} 

-Good Luck!-  

{M}

Introducing......

3.1.12- 

Yes, I'm back with another post for the day.  I figured since it's March 1st I should introduce 

the 1st vendor that is coming to The Hive to all of you.  I'm so excited that she is  

participating in The Hive for the 1st time. I have been a long admirer of her many charming creations & was thrilled to met her {while standing in the checkout line purchasing arm fulls of her stuff} at Spark this year. It was fun to met face behind her darling company name. 

Hi!  My name is Amy and I am the person behind Vintage Fern and I am super excited to be a part of The Hive.  I am married to my best friend and we have three daughters.   When I am not sewing and crafting, I can be found hanging out with my family, thrift shopping, baking, cooking, shopping for fabric and buying handmade.   I’ve been sewing since I was 12 and am self taught.  My sewing machine is older than I am and we get along pretty well.  I love what I do, it allows me to be creative and stay busy while staying home for my girls.

I love to use new, vintage, repurposed, and upcycled fabrics and materials.  I love to mix color and patterns in unexpected ways, I think it makes my products fun and unique.  A lot of my creations are one of a kind.  A lot of my items are sewn, but I don’t limit myself to just sewing, I love learning and using all kinds of art and craft mediums.   I get inspiration from my three girls, nature, vintage finds, really just about everywhere.  I love creating beautiful and useful things, it makes me happy.

I'll have lots of things available at The Hive, I'll just name a few as my list is long and always changing:  Women's and Girl's appliqued bags, girl's dresses and skirts, hair accessories, baby gifts, appliqued dish towels, and lots of other fun things!

Thanks Amy!  I'll definitely be buying some of your goods at The Hive next week. 

** Don't forget to enter your chance to WiN $25.00 to spend at The Hive check out the post below for all the details. 

-Hope to see you all at The Hive- 

{M}

Time for a GiVEAWAY {BuzZ-BuZz!!}

3.1.12- 

  Hello March..... & a GiVEAWAY! 

As you know it's just 1 week until The Hive opens its doors {Hooray!} so it must be time again to "BuzZ" about 

The Hive & win GiVEAWAY.  This is where I need some help from all my "peeps" to spread the word about the charming little marketplace that will be going on for 3 days next week. You can    WiN $25.00 smack-a-roos to spend at The Hive. 

{Who doesn't love free $$$ to shop with right?}  

You can use it to spend how ever you want from any of the 6 great vendors that will be at The Hive this time around 

So pick how you want to play along:

1- Post about The Hive on your Blog or FaceBook page 

{you can grab The Hive button from this blog- just be sure to link back to my blog, please!} 

2- Leave a comment on the H&H FB page for one entry. 

3- If you haven't done so already {& I think you really should} become a follower to this blog or a fan of the H&H FB page for another entry.
4- Leave a comment on each vendor guest blog post each day too for another entry to WiN!

5- & MoST importantly leave a comment telling me all the ways you created a "BuZz" about The Hive. 

You have until Wednesday night {the 7th} at Midnight to enter. I'll be drawing out one lucky WiNNeR Thursday morning.

The Hive {Springtime Edition} Hours
{Directions how to get to The Hive- on the right} 

Thurs. March 8th- 6:30-9:00 p.m.

 Fri. March 9th- 10:00- 4:00 p.m.

Sat. March 10th- 10:00- 1:00 p.m.

-Happy "BuZz"-ing!  Thanks & good luck- 

I'll be back a bit later to introduce you one of the fabulous vendors that will be coming to The Hive.

{M}