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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier December 2, 2023December 4, 2023

    Happy December! Wow. Already. We are in full holiday decorating mode, albeit slowly. The week is filled with menial, yet necessary tasks (making returns, getting things fixed, paying bills) but there are a few highlights. Are you all decorated for the holidays? Thank you for taking the time to join me for Saturday Meanderings where…

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  • Trying my Hand at DIY Salt Dough Ornaments
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    Trying my Hand at DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

    ByMary Crozier November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

    In a previous Saturday Meaderings, I share beautiful salt dough ornaments by both Miss Mustard Seed and Eleanor Rose Home. My recollection of salt dough ornaments are from childhood, where they are rather goofy and painted bright colors. But times have changed and wooden molds are certainly more sophisticated. I find a pretty mold and…

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  • Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme
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    Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme

    ByMary Crozier November 27, 2023November 28, 2023

    The only reason my living room mantel is completely decorated for Christmas is due to the Fall Styling Workshop. Chloe, from Celebrate and Decorate, demonstrates her technique for layering garlands for a luxuriously styled mantel. I can honestly say this mantel is so gorgeous that the room doesn’t require any other decorations. The Before Typically,…

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  • Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration
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    Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration

    ByMary Crozier November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

    Every year I try to make our Thanksgiving table extra special, from the space and table, to the place setting and centerpiece. There is something that says love in setting a lovely table for your guests. Since this is the holiday of thanks, what better way to tell your family and guests how grateful you…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

    Is anyone else in awe that is it already November? Actually this week went by so quickly~so much so that I thought it was Tuesday when in actuality it was Friday. I feel like I want to slam on the brakes of life. You, too? My goal this week is to breathe deeply, go for…

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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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