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Guest bathroom rental-friendly refresh

June 12

Guest bathroom rental-friendly refresh

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MegaSummerRefresh #CollectiveBias Raise your hand if you would like an unlimited budget and the ability to makeover your bathroom. I mean if I could do this I would, but the truth of the matter I can’t afford it. You know there is this…

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DIY

Hand Stamped Kitchen Towels

May 31

Hand Stamped Kitchen Towels

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HomeIsWhereMrsMeyersIs #CollectiveBias Summer is here, and I don’t care what the actual season is on the calendar. My garden is almost in full bloom, and my social calendar is filling up fast. It’s the feeling you get when something big is about to…

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House & Home

Dinner for two with Blue Apron

April 17

dinner for two

Spring has hit me with seasonal allergies. I rather spend time inside binge watching 3 seasons of my favorite show than shop for groceries.  Dinner for two should be simple but I sometimes get stuck on what to make. This is where Blue Apron saves dinner for me. Yes, Blue Apron helps me create amazing meals from scratch. I don’t have…

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DIY

Simple Elegant Napkin Craft for Spring

March 15

napkin craft

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeAtmosphereCollection #CollectiveBias It’s almost Spring, and according to the groundhog in my area, it should come sooner rather than later. You know if the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow then an early spring. The groundhog sees his shadow then more weeks of winter….

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Food

3 ways to treat yourself – Netflix, Flowers, & Creme Pie

March 13

3 ways to treat yourself

Self-care is not self-indulgence, but it’s nothing wrong with treating yourself sometimes too delicious and hearty food and fun. I mean you have a life, and not everyone can be super healthy and sleep 8hrs a night every single day and night. It’s not living if you don’t break the rules sometimes. Yes, here are my 3 ways to treat yourself when…

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Food

Migraines & White Chocolate Popcorn Mix

February 24

White Chocolate Popcorn Mix

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias College days were some of the best times of my life. It’s where I found my lifelong friends and although we have moved away and started our lives we try and get together annually someplace special. This year it was my…

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Home Decor

For the love of Blush Pink Decor

February 16

Blush pink is something I found by accident, so I think. Maybe I fell for it because of Pinterest or the daily blogs that I read. It sparked my interest when I ordered a new duvet set from H&M Home, and it had a pop of blush along with birds. Therefore I became a fan of blush pink and the…

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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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