Ringing in the New Year!
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Ringing in the New Year!

ByMary Crozier

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.  ~~Benjamin Franklin Holiday decorations started coming down yesterday. It is tradition to leave them up until the Epiphany (January 6th). Technically, my “new” year starts this week. It feels good to get back into a schedule! Here are my top priorities for 2020! Being more organized and efficient. Perhaps my most productive time in life was…

Countdown to Christmas
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Countdown to Christmas

ByMary Crozier

This week we had our annual neighborhood board holiday party. Nothing like having guests to motivate you to get things done! Unfortunately, I failed to take any great pictures, as I was too busy setting everything up. Photos taken in natural light are the best and of course, these were done in the evening. In…

My Holiday Dining Room
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My Holiday Dining Room

ByMary Crozier

I am so excited to share the holiday changes to our dining room this year. Every year, literally, every year, I have done the same thing when it comes to holiday decorating. When your holiday decorating is repetitive, it’s difficult to imagine the space differently. I was a bit stumped on what to do but…

All About Wreaths
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All About Wreaths

ByMary Crozier

In addition to showing you beautiful pictures of the many wreaths we hang at Bella Terra during the holidays, the purpose of this post is the “behind the scenes” about wreaths. I am often asked where we put all our “things”. If you invest in a well-made, substantial wreath you know they can cost a…

The Table is Set!
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The Table is Set!

ByMary Crozier

I didn’t intend for the Thanksgiving centerpiece to match the artwork in the dining room but it happily does! Every few months I’ve been hanging different art, trying to find just the right piece. It’s easy to decorate the same way year after year and there’s comfort in that. But how do I use what…