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    It’s Been A Year!

    ByMary Crozier September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

    A year ago today, I sent my first blog post of Life at Bella Terra.  It was an intimidating moment, because I thought “who would ever want to read this?”  I don’t consider myself a very good writer and I’m really trying to improve upon that.  But your words of encouragement have brought me back…

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  • Tomato, Peach and Corn Salad
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    Tomato, Peach and Corn Salad

    ByMary Crozier September 1, 2017July 22, 2020

    It is STILL very hot here in Phoenix and this recipe is cool and refreshing.  Wherever you are celebrating Labor Day, this salad is full of fresh, summer ingredients and is very simple to make.  With just a few ingredients and a light dressing, this is a perfect accompaniment to something off the grill. Since…

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  • Uptown Farmers Market
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    Uptown Farmers Market

    ByMary Crozier August 23, 2017September 9, 2017

    I love our neighborhood as it provides the best of both rural and urban living.  Even though we are 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix (the 5th largest city in the US), our North Central neighborhood feels like it is miles away. A few years ago, my friend and neighbor, Bo Mostow, called me to discuss…

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  • Painting on Vacation
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    Painting on Vacation

    ByMary Crozier July 22, 2017July 28, 2017

    Each year we visit the Pacific Ocean for our family vacation. This trip is especially exciting for me as I love being by the water.

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  • What are you reading this summer?
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    What are you reading this summer?

    ByMary Crozier July 16, 2017May 31, 2022

    I feel like I’m on a roll.  The last few books I’ve read have been winners! The summer’s less hectic schedule allows more time to read~~especially if we are stuck inside due to triple digit heat. Here are the books I have read and the ones I plan to read:

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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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