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The Guest Cottage Rejuvenation
ByMary Crozier April 6, 2023April 8, 2023

The guest cottage renovation is complete. This is not a comprehensive renovation, but enough to make it feel fresh and functional. My daughter and her two dogs and one cat made this their home for 3 years. Normal wear and tear plus pets…well you get the picture. Here is the guest house remodel reveal and…

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Chickens | decorating and design | DIY | flowers | Gardening | Hen House | historical homes | Informational | Orchard | planting | Spring

The Many Indicators of Spring
ByMary Crozier March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. Mark Twain As I watch the effects of snow storms, nor’easters and relentless rainfall in other parts of the country, I am grateful to live in an area with a more mild winter. Born and raised in Connecticut, I have fond…

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Animals | autumn | flowers | Gardening | healthy eating | historical homes | holiday decorating | household | Informational | Pets | planting | porches | Recipes

Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier March 17, 2023March 18, 2023

As I write this, the skies are heavy and gray with a gentle rain falling. We cherish the rain here in the southwest. However, it’s hard to get motivated to do anything since I’d prefer to just curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. Happy Saturday to you and I love…

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Christmas | Entertaining | Family | historical homes | holiday decorating | Recipes

Twas the Week AFTER Christmas
ByMary Crozier December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

As I write this, today is Christmas Day Observed on the calendar (Monday, Dec. 26) and I can tell you I am taking this day to relax and do nothing. The refrigerator is filled with leftovers and we continue to enjoy our children collectively as our son is in town until Thursday. Here at Bella…

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centerpieces | decorating and design | Entertaining | historical homes | holiday decorating | Tablescapes

Setting the Christmas Dinner Table
ByMary Crozier December 22, 2022December 18, 2024

For some reason it never occurred to me to set a dinner table days before an event. While visiting my friend, I noticed her Thanksgiving table all set a week before turkey day. It was a light bulb moment for me. I typically (and with stress) set the table on the same day. Ever since…

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