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Countdown to Christmas
ByMary Crozier December 14, 2019December 14, 2019

This week we had our annual neighborhood board holiday party. Nothing like having guests to motivate you to get things done! Unfortunately, I failed to take any great pictures, as I was too busy setting everything up. Photos taken in natural light are the best and of course, these were done in the evening. In…

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All About Wreaths
ByMary Crozier December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

In addition to showing you beautiful pictures of the many wreaths we hang at Bella Terra during the holidays, the purpose of this post is the “behind the scenes” about wreaths. I am often asked where we put all our “things”. If you invest in a well-made, substantial wreath you know they can cost a…

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Ways to Decompress
ByMary Crozier November 19, 2019May 19, 2023

We all have times in our lives where we feel like we have one stress after another. The weight of the world weighs heavily on our shoulders. Sometimes it is fleeting; other times you want to shout out to the universe enough already! Though it would be nice to have stress-free days, life just doesn’t…

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My Afternoon Walkabout
ByMary Crozier November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

When the children were small, we would walk the entire property every afternoon. My son and I would have “who can pick the largest kumquat” contests in the orchard. I miss those days 🙁 My daily walkabout is not only a chance to get outside, but a way to free myself from technology, projects and…

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Autumn Evening with Friends
ByMary Crozier November 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Happy November…already. We have only 60 days before the end of this decade. Does anyone have a way to make time slow down? I love this time of year. The cooler temperatures are definitely here with the mornings in the high 30s and low 40s. Windows are opened. The air conditioner is officially off until…

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