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Tale of 2 Connecticut Yankees
Entertaining | Uncategorized

Tale of 2 Connecticut Yankees

ByMary Crozier December 4, 2016July 27, 2017

Have you ever walked into an antique store and spotted a stunning piece of furniture or treasure, only to look at the price and go into sticker shock?  We all love beautiful things, but don’t necessarily have the means or the desire to pay and arm and a leg.  So my dear friend Susan and…

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Bring in the holidays!
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Bring in the holidays!

ByMary Crozier November 28, 2016July 27, 2017

I am in awe of the people who are able to have their holiday cards arrive the day after Thanksgiving.   Seriously.  This weekend, we tried to take our family photo for our card since all the children were home.   Even though I set up the tripod and the day was overcast, you would think…

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Entertaining | fall | flowers | Thanksgiving | Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving!

ByMary Crozier November 23, 2016November 24, 2016

The kitchen at Bella Terra is a mess–a happy mess- but still a mess!  But the pies are made and the table is set. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and blessed Thanksgiving. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

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What happened to my grapevine??

ByMary Crozier November 6, 2016November 6, 2016

Every fall I wait for the grapevines by the garden to change into brilliant fall colors.  Years ago, I planted two small grapes on either side of the gate to the garden.  Over time, they have grown up over the rebar arch and have made a lovely shaded entrance. During the summer, the vines are…

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A Renovation Adventure

ByMary Crozier November 2, 2016May 8, 2020

Through my business, Picket Fences, Inc. (see story here) I try to remodel, restore or rejuvenate a local house every 18 months or so.  Typically, the goal is to find gems in our immediate neighborhood, but this latest find was one I couldn’t resist.  A sweet friend of mine, Madison Hallock contacted me when she…

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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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