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  • October is Repair and Refresh the House Month
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    October is Repair and Refresh the House Month

    ByMary Crozier October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

    October is the month I designate to assess the condition of the house and make a long list of things to do. I cannot take credit for this idea. Years ago, a neighbor with a busy family lived in one of the most beautiful homes on the street. Yet when you went inside, you didn’t…

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  • 5 Fall Garden Preparation and Planting Tips for the Southwest Region
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    5 Fall Garden Preparation and Planting Tips for the Southwest Region

    ByMary Crozier September 27, 2022September 28, 2022

    In many parts of the country, gardeners are preparing their gardens for a long winter’s rest. However, garden preparation and planting is just starting for the Fall and Winter here in the Southwest. Here are 5 Fall gardening tips for you to prepare and plant your garden. In this part of Arizona, our USDA Plant…

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  • From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
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    From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs

    ByMary Crozier September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

    A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an…

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  • Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner
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    Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner

    ByMary Crozier September 20, 2022September 21, 2022

    For a very long time, I have wanted a multi-purpose steam cleaner. Conversations about steam cleaners did increase during the pandemic as high heat is a way to kill bacteria and viruses. Since we love our portable Little Green Bissell for cleaning upholstery, this canister steam cleaner is similar in size and convenience. Today’s post…

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  • Easy DIY Project with a Huge Visual Impact
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    Easy DIY Project with a Huge Visual Impact

    ByMary Crozier September 7, 2022September 8, 2022

    During my very quick trip up to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend, I finally tackled a project that has been bugging me for years. Our cabin’s exterior is cedar plank with 4 over 4 windows and multiple sliding doors. All the windows have anodized bronze frames, a deep brown to blend in with…

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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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