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Mood board – Boho Palm Springs Living Room Refresh

January 22

Boho Palm Springs Living Room Refresh

Last year I had the opportunity to participate in La-Z-Boys Design Dash. As a part of that competition I was gifted a item of my choice. I mean of course I wanted a new sectional. La-Z-Boy has what seems like a million custom options for fabrics and patterns. I had so much fun customizing my sectional at my local La-Z-Boy…

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Home Decor

Gallery Walls |Etsy Digital Prints

January 22

Etsy Digital Prints

Why Etsy is the plug for Gallery Wall? Etsy Digital Prints Digital Art I wanted to refresh my living room wall art with something less electric and little more streamlined. I previously had a collection of vintage art finds from thrifting and online auctions. I did not get rid of my collection but for now, they are in storage. I…

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Home Decor

Boho Inspired Home Decor – Walmart

January 7

Boho Walmart decor

Last year I noticed Walmart had stepped up their game regarding home decor and furnishings. I bought a coffee table and then I grabbed a dresser for my master bedroom. They are both nice pieces. I have enjoyed them and so at Christmas, I visited Walmart for some Christmas decorations. I fell in love with a collection of bright and…

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Holiday

Colorful Whimsical Christmas

December 28

I am a little late on sharing my Christmas Decor for this year. I’ve shared several photos on Instagram and stories. I live on Instagram during the Holiday season. I find it the easiest way to share and find other Christmas inspirations. This year I introduced a new tree to the dining room in a cheap and cheerful Rose Gold…

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Home Decor

Design Dash Details

December 14

The Design Dash sponsored by La-Z-Boy has truly been a blessing. I got to live out every designers dream. I am a fan of major design shows where rooms are magically transformed in hours and sometimes weeks. This is the magic of TV and of course great editing. I however, came very close in the Design Competition with reality design…

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House & Home

Living Room | Colorful Refresh

December 3

living room color tuesday morning

This post is sponsored by Tuesday Morning. All opinions are my own. I like to play around with color and I am a fan of finding bargains. Today, I have teamed up with Tuesday Morning to bring you a color change in my living room. A color-filled room truly awakens something within me. Typically gravitate toward pinks, greens, oranges, grays, and yellows….

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House & Home

The Perfect Christmas Gift for the entire family

November 22

This post is sponsored by Isotoner but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.  I am currently decking the halls in my home. Don’t worry I did not skip over Thanksgiving holiday. I will share the meme below that explains how it works in my home. While I’m decorating and moving furniture around I am doing in comfort….

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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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