Today’s post may be a short one, as I’m putting the final touches on our holiday plans—and despite my best efforts to stay organized, I find myself a bit behind. This season has a way of holding both joy and sorrow at the same time. It has been a difficult week in the world, and…
Welcome to the last Saturday Meanderings of November! Yikes—where did the year go? It’s hard to believe December begins on Monday. Yet here we are, easing into the Christmas season and wrapping up a truly joyful week. I’m excited to share all the good things that helped us close out November on such a high…
Have you ever been on a cruise? If not, do you have any desire to go on a cruise? My friend, Chloe is super-platinum status on her cruise line as she is relatively close to the port where it departs and arrives. Going on a cruise is a treat with others doing the driving, cooking,…
We always look forward to being at our cabin for the July 4th holiday. It is much cooler in the mountains of Arizona and this area has a nice small town feel. The highlight is the July 4th parade, which started many years ago by a wonderful neighbor who believed this holiday needed proper celebrating….
Hello and welcome! Whether you’ve just joined me or you’ve been here from the beginning, I thought it might be time to (re)introduce myself and share a little more about the heart behind Life at Bella Terra. I’m Mary Crozier, and I write from a historic home in Phoenix that’s full of creaky charm, evolving projects,…