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  • The Back Terrace Project is Complete
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    The Back Terrace Project is Complete

    ByMary Crozier June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

    House Projects Back in March, during the lockdown, we created a list of home projects to tackle. As I was washing all the windows in the house, my husband started working on the back terrace. Like most projects, the work on the back terrace morphed into something bigger…..yet better. To see that post of lockdown…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier May 27, 2022May 28, 2022

    Our plans to head up to our mountain cabin for the Memorial Day weekend fizzled out so we are here sort of enjoying the hot summer weather in Phoenix. With the garden in full production, and no one to house sit, it makes sense just to stay home. Although I dream about vacationing at home,…

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  • Painting and Reupholstering Wicker Chairs
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    Painting and Reupholstering Wicker Chairs

    ByMary Crozier May 24, 2022July 18, 2022

    As you recall, we recently remodeled our pool house with new flooring, paint, lights, furniture, rugs and a new kitchenette. The last two items that need attention are the wicker/wood framed chairs that sit in the front entryway. Since it has been many years since I covered these cushions, I don’t even recall the look…

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  • A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover
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    A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover

    ByMary Crozier May 17, 2022May 18, 2022

    We have a lovely space outside of our master bedroom that has been sorely neglected.  The terrace is located on the second story so when outside, it feels like it we are up in the tree tops. It is very private and surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a wonderful view over to the pool house…

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  • 8 Ways to Spruce up Your Home’s Front Entrance
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    8 Ways to Spruce up Your Home’s Front Entrance

    ByMary Crozier May 3, 2022May 4, 2022

    With the warmer weather of Spring, here are eight easy ways to spruce up the front entrance to your home. It doesn’t take much to freshen up and create a more welcoming space. Is your entry pleasant? Appealing to the eye? Easy to find? Does your entrance say welcome to my home? Is it a…

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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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