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  • July 4th Plans and Recipes
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    July 4th Plans and Recipes

    ByMary Crozier June 28, 2022June 29, 2022

    For several years now, we spend July 4th at our cabin in the mountains. There is a sweet, homespun, Americana parade that goes by our driveway. Since the parade is heavily attended, getting a good viewing spot makes our driveway a very popular place. What started as a small parade-viewing get together, has grown into…

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  • A Simple, Easy Summer Recipe
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    A Simple, Easy Summer Recipe

    ByMary Crozier June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

    I wanted to entitle this “Clean out Your Fridge” dinner, but my husband didn’t think that was very appealing. However, it’s not too far off. This simple summer dish can be a side serving, or a full meal, depending on what ingredients you decide to include. A version of this recipe was recently posted from…

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  • 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Overnight Guests
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    10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Overnight Guests

    ByMary Crozier May 10, 2022May 11, 2022

    We love when guests come to visit! After a long journey, I know I want to unpack and settle into a lovely environment. Since we have had many guests recently, here are 10 ways to prepare your home for overnight guests. 1. A Comfortable Bed Perhaps the thing I miss most when I travel is…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier April 22, 2022April 23, 2022

    Happy Saturday, friends! What a week it has been. Our large group of houseguests have left and all the laundry is done. We are still experiencing the most glorious weather and I’m not sure why this Spring seems so vibrant this year. Maybe it just everyone emerging from two oppressive years. Anyway, glad you are…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier April 8, 2022April 9, 2022

    Last week I took a break from blogging as I hosted 3 blogging friends from Texas, Colorado and Washington. Unfortunately, 2 had medical emergencies and were forced to cancel at the last minute. But we forged on and had a very productive, fun and creative 4 days together. I cannot wait to share with you…

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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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