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    Holiday Home Tour

    ByMary Crozier December 23, 2016July 27, 2017

    Welcome to our first Holiday Home Tour at Bella Terra! This house was made for holiday decorations.  Having a red front door already sets the Chrismas mood! At the front entry, my husband put up the lighted trees that are situated on both side of the front door.  This year’s wreath is a simple one…

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  • A Winter Salad Favorite (and The Store is Officially Open!)
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    A Winter Salad Favorite (and The Store is Officially Open!)

    ByMary Crozier December 16, 2016July 27, 2017

    It’s been such a learning curve to understand the concept of selling online.  However, we are HOPING that all the bugs have been worked out and that shopping on our site will be easy and fun.  Nearly all of the items are one-of-a-kind so if you love it, purchase it quickly!  To start shopping, please…

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  • Spooners
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    Spooners

    ByMary Crozier December 10, 2016July 27, 2017

    This is such a great time of year to pull out the stops on holiday entertaining and decorating.  I love using spooners in different ways. So what is a spooner? A popular collectible today, the spooner or spoonholder, provided as much symbolic value as function for Victorian society. The prominently displayed spoons were a clear…

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  • Creating a Centerpiece with Ordinary Things
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    Creating a Centerpiece with Ordinary Things

    ByMary Crozier December 7, 2016July 27, 2017

    It is very easy to get into the habit of doing the same thing over and over again-especially when something is tried and true.  At the holidays, I attempt to switch things up a bit and create new ideas out of common things.  As Susan and I were getting more treasures out of the barn,…

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  • Tale of 2 Connecticut Yankees
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    Tale of 2 Connecticut Yankees

    ByMary Crozier December 4, 2016July 27, 2017

    Have you ever walked into an antique store and spotted a stunning piece of furniture or treasure, only to look at the price and go into sticker shock?  We all love beautiful things, but don’t necessarily have the means or the desire to pay and arm and a leg.  So my dear friend Susan and…

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Welcome to Life at Bella Terra. I’m Mary and I am delighted you are here. Life at Bella Terra is about embracing what the present can bring by valuing what the past built. Here, from our historic property, I will share decorating, entertaining, gardening tips as well as my adventures in the kitchen. Occasionally you may see a DIY but it’s only because it was a rare success! I hope that this blog will be a place of comfort and joy and together, we will learn something from each other along the way. Learn more >

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