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Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!
ByMary Crozier October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Last Thursday and Friday, we hosted the very first Fall Styling Workshop here at our historic property, Bella Terra. Naturally, for weeks and months beforehand, we dreamed and planned. But anything you imagine in your head and then execute in real life, comes with a bit of trepidation. I am very happy to say, with…

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Going for Pinks in Decorating the Fall Dining Room Mantel
ByMary Crozier September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

I love my dining room and having an oriental rug with shades of pink, claret, beige and greens does create obstacles when decorating for the colorful fall season and holidays. But I love a challenge and what better way to dive in than taking those colors and transforming them into fall decor. With white walls,…

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Discover the Magic of Fall to Holiday Styling at Our Historic Phoenix Retreat
ByMary Crozier September 4, 2023September 5, 2023

Dear Friends, In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, nestled on 2 lush acres, stands a piece of history—a unique, lovingly restored property that harkens back to the early 1900s. With open spaces dwindling in our city, we count ourselves fortunate to have preserved this slice of the past. This property has been our haven, where…

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Living Simply and Efficiently
ByMary Crozier August 15, 2023August 14, 2023

I recently purchased a new book, Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins. This hard cover book is a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home. The book is filled with great ideas and recipes on how to reduce what you consume and throw away. But it got me thinking about how we live. What are…

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It is Peach Season!
ByMary Crozier June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Our peach crop this year is abundant and amazing. Typically by mid-May all the peaches are either picked or eaten by the birds. But this year, I am still picking peaches into June. The tree is still full of fruit and hopefully by this weekend, all the peaches will be gleaned, ripe or not. Peach…

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