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My Favorite Feminine Fragrances

February 15

My Favorite Feminine Fragrances

  I love the idea of having a signature scent when I walk into a room. I also know that sometimes you have to switch it up depending on the occasion. I have my everyday in the office fragrance and then there is the scent I only wear for those moments with the hubby. And sometimes I throw a scent…

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Beauty

New Skin Care Favorite

February 7

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I’ve wanted to share with the world my journey to beautiful skin. I never had chronic acne problems. The occasional hormonal breakout but nothing that made me want to seek out acne treatments. My skin changed when I entered my late 20’s. It became a game changer. I honestly never wore makeup daily until then. It wasn’t until I had an…

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House & Home

This is in celebration of love

February 3

I get super excited when I find something that I can’t stop thinking about.I typically use the word this when I describe said items or things. So this I’m about to share with you are things that I am really digging right now and can’t wait to actually get my hands on. Some are right on time as the celebration…

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Goodwill Vintage Vanity

January 30

My thrifted home series will explore the thrifted, vintage, antique, Craig’s list, yard sale and new to me finds that I use to decorate my home. Welcome and grab some good tea or coffee and stay a while! Today, I want to share with you my 2 min purchase of a vintage vanity that I proceeded to strip and stain…

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I am Carla Bethany Hayden, an Atlanta based Home Decor Blogger. I love mixing patterns and fun colors. I welcome you to my online home. Have seat stay awhile and let me know if you have any questions. When I am not blogging here you can find me on Instagram @itscarlabethany.



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There are no words to describe my love for my Mama There are no words to describe my love for my Mama fully. She was my biggest fan, my greatest supporter, and the one who helped me navigate life through its many ups and downs. She prayed for me, encouraged me, and always believed in me, even when I doubted myself.

I owe her my life's work and every accolade I've achieved. She saw me through undergrad, guided me as I navigated Corporate America—even though she had never experienced it herself—and kept me grounded through it all. 

She prayed with me in moments of joy and in times of need. She stood proudly by my side on my wedding day and cried with me through some of the most challenging moments of my life.

My mom saved my life in more ways than I can count. Her love and guidance shaped the person I am today, and her passing has forever changed me.

On November 26, 2024, Esther Gleaton went home to be with her ancestors. I find comfort in knowing she is finally at rest, free from pain, and in eternal peace. 

My mother bravely faced a short but aggressive battle with Plasma Cell Leukemia, spending 72 days fighting inpatient at the Northside Hospital Cancer Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. She fought with courage, grace, and incredible strength.

In sickness and health, my father, Orbie Gleaton, was by her side daily. He saw her through the very dark days and celebrated the joyful moments with her. 

His love and devotion to my mom never wavered—he never left her side. The love they shared is eternal and serves as a beautiful testament to the bond they built together.

Mama, your love will guide me forever. You are my heart, and I will carry you with me always.

Angela, Orbie, Carla, Carmelia & Amelia we will take care of Daddy. 🤍🕊️ #Multiplemyeloma #cancersucks  #plasmacellleukemia
#mlk #drking #mlk #drking
Imagine being enslaved then generations later they Imagine being enslaved then generations later they try and steal the land from your family. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

As we proceed (God is doing a great work)
Is that this work
Did not begin with you (God is doing a great work)
Our mothers' mothers 
And fathers' fathers 
Planted seeds
When we were but the faint notion of a dream 
In their mind
They hope for a harvest a legacy, a great work
So make your next step forward
Help us to connect the dots and see
"Wherever you go in this world you will never be a "Wherever you go in this world you will never be alone. You carry with you the hopes and prayers of the ancestors. There will be days in this life when you feel alone, but know that the ancestors are with you. When you go for that job interview remember that you are carrying the ancestors with you. Everyone who has ever cared for and prayed for you goes with you when you are alone. Some of those people will never get to have your experiences or go in those boardrooms, but you carry them with you. You are the manifestation of an impossible dream - through middle passage, slavery, reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, civil rights - they believed that it was possible. My sister(s) you will never be alone because we all go with you."— Maya Angelou

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