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  • Escaping to the Cabin
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    Escaping to the Cabin

    ByMary Crozier May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

    After a very stressful week meeting unpleasant deadlines, I jumped at the chance to join my husband in his annual “take the geraniums to the mountain” trip. The high temperatures in Phoenix are distressing the many potted geraniums we have. Each spring we pile them in the back of the pickup and drive them to…

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  • Selecting a Front Door Color
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    Selecting a Front Door Color

    ByMary Crozier April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

    It appears I’m in a bit of a painting frenzy. Not the artwork kind of painting, but the “what needs painting next” kind of painting. Paint is one of those home improvement items that is rather affordable, easy to use and makes a significant impact. Since the front porch is looking a bit tired, I…

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  • The Restoration Chronicles~~Chapter 4
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    The Restoration Chronicles~~Chapter 4

    ByMary Crozier April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

    Building the Pool House Welcome to Chapter 4 of The Restoration Chronicles! I love a good Before and After story and we have many of those here at Bella Terra. I hope you have read the previous chapters where construction of the kitchen/basement, back terrace, and master suite additions to our historic 1912 home have…

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  • The Restoration Chronicles~Chapter 3
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    The Restoration Chronicles~Chapter 3

    ByMary Crozier March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

    So much has happened in the last month since I wrote Chapter 2 of the Restoration Chronicles. To see previous posts, click here for Chapter 1 and here for Chapter 2. On this Saturday morning, I hope you will enjoy the latest installment of the renovation journey of Bella Terra. As you may recall, the…

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  • Random Saturday Morning Thoughts
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    Random Saturday Morning Thoughts

    ByMary Crozier February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

    This week began with my husband going out of town for 4 days. Do I tackle a big project or sit and watch chick flicks and relax? As his plane was departing I was already pulling things out of the “does a hoarder live here?” garage. Two out of the 3 bays are relatively organized,…

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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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