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Exterior Revivals: Before and After of Home Facelifts
ByMary Crozier May 13, 2024May 14, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good Before and After photo, especially when it comes to homes. For nearly 10 years, I found my passion in restoring and remodeling homes in our neighborhood. My business, Picket Fences, would breathe new life into older homes. This concept was long before “flippers” came onto the housing scene. With every…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier December 8, 2023December 9, 2023

Welcome to Saturday Meanderings! So much of my week was devoted to a neighborhood issue~lots of research, creating a powerpoint presentation and sitting in a hearing for 5 hours. Naturally I’d rather be decorating for the holidays, but sometimes other responsibilities take precedent. We have a rather large event at the house today, so I’m…

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autumn | centerpieces | decorating and design | Entertaining | fall | fall decorating | flowers | historical homes | holiday decorating | Informational | porches | Tablescapes

Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!
ByMary Crozier October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Last Thursday and Friday, we hosted the very first Fall Styling Workshop here at our historic property, Bella Terra. Naturally, for weeks and months beforehand, we dreamed and planned. But anything you imagine in your head and then execute in real life, comes with a bit of trepidation. I am very happy to say, with…

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autumn | decorating and design | desserts | fall | fall decorating | Gardening | household | Informational | porches | Recipes | Wreaths

Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

We are half way through September (already!) and I just returned from 5 day girls trip to Newport Beach, California. There is something so therapeutic in staring at the ocean and the Pacific did not disappoint. With storms off of Mexico, the waves and rip tide made it dangerous to swim. High tide is higher…

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Cabin Style | centerpieces | decorating and design | household | Informational | porches | Recipes

Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

From the extreme temperatures and the raging fires in Hawaii, Mother Nature is having a heyday. Our prayers are with those in Maui who are dealing with the devastation. We feel like we are in our mountain cocoon, where life is quiet and we are blessed with afternoon rains. Even though the retail stores are…

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