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  • Appreciating the Simple Things
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    Appreciating the Simple Things

    ByMary Crozier April 12, 2019January 15, 2024

    As a result of freak accident, I have been unable to use my computer much so my apologies for not posting recently. Short version of a long story… an Easy Off Grill Cleaner can was accidentally punctured when I opened up an outdoor cupboard and the foam sprayed into both of my eyes. I am…

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  • Reflecting on 2018
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    Reflecting on 2018

    ByMary Crozier December 29, 2018December 30, 2018

    The time between Christmas and the New Year is an interesting one.  I love having less cars on the road, a fluid schedule, and more time with my family. The house is a bit messy but I don’t really care. As this year closes and a new one is ready to begin, it is a…

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  • Decorating Bella Terra
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    Decorating Bella Terra

    ByMary Crozier December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

    The first exterior decorations to go up for the holidays are the multiple wreaths placed around our property.  There are two lighted Balsam Hill ones on the front entry gates. The largest lighted one is placed on the front of the well tower.   Everything looks very different at night. Since our daughter is living…

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  • Book Signing at Patina Farm
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    Book Signing at Patina Farm

    ByMary Crozier September 24, 2018September 24, 2018

    This past weekend, I was fortunate to attend the book signing of one of my favorite bloggers, Courtney Allison of French Country Cottage.  I’ve never met Courtney and just started following her this year. However, she has inspired me to learn more about photography because every single thing she posts is stunning. The photos in…

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  • Getting Ready to Stencil a Wood Floor
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    DIY~Stenciling a Wood Floor

    ByMary Crozier September 10, 2018May 28, 2022

    We are fortunate to head to the mountains for the holiday weekend. Typically that means rest and relaxation, but instead I am tackling a DIY project~stenciling a wood floor. The weather this particular afternoon was chilly and hailing…very conducive to working indoors. To see more of our mountain cabin, click here. The space needing improvement…

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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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