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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

After a few hot days, cooler weather-and our typical springtime in Phoenix- is back! Thankfully. I’m not quite ready for heat yet. I love having the windows open, the fresh air drifting through the house, and that sweet orange blossom scent floating through the neighborhood. Thank you for being here this morning and welcome to…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

I am up a little early this morning and it’s 54 degrees outside. Dawn is beginning to stretch across the sky, but the sun hasn’t made its appearance over the horizon. There’s a hint of spring in the air and it’s perfectly quiet outside. Living near a busy street in the heart of a major…

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A New Spring Class at Bella Terra
ByMary Crozier February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

I am so excited to share the details of an upcoming class I’ll be hosting here at our historic home, Bella Terra ~ and this one is truly special. On Saturday, March 21, 2026 we will be welcoming Holly from Charcuterie Creative, a woman-owned business devoted to sourcing the freshest produce, partnering with local food…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s been 26 years since the millennium. I’ve always viewed a new year as a natural reset—a time to sharpen skills, rein in excessive holiday eating, and clean, sort, and organize. Of course, those things can happen any time of year, but somehow they feel more attainable in…

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From My Heart to Yours: A Re-introduction
ByMary Crozier June 16, 2025June 18, 2025

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,…

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