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  • Holiday Front Porch Decor
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    Holiday Front Porch Decor

    ByMary Crozier December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

    When I painted the front door a new color in April (see post here), I was worried the color might only be appropriate for summer and spring. But surprisingly, the color is proving to be one for all seasons. Remember my autumn wreath against this color? Just perfect. Well now, I want you to see…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

    I so look forward to this Saturday Meanderings post because I have SO much to share with you! Houseguests have left and I was anticipating more for Thanksgiving. However, an unexpected physical injury occurred and unfortunately they are not coming. Thankfully my family loves turkey because I have ordered a BIG one. Here is what…

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  • Using Preserved Lemons in a Recipe
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    Using Preserved Lemons in a Recipe

    ByMary Crozier February 29, 2020July 10, 2024

    It’s been a little over a month since we made preserved lemons (hopefully together!) and it’s time to try a new recipe. If you missed the blog post about this, please click here. As you recall, my first attempt at making preserved lemons was a failure. But inspired by a friend who uses them all…

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  • Entertaining Shortcuts
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    Entertaining Shortcuts

    ByMary Crozier December 22, 2017December 27, 2017

    Every year we host our neighborhood board for a holiday celebration.  We have the most wonderful group of neighbors who spend countless volunteer hours maintaining the integrity and character of our North Central neighborhood.  I always feel so lucky to welcome them into our home to celebrate them and the holidays. Typically, I would love…

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  • The Art of Gift Wrapping
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    The Art of Gift Wrapping

    ByMary Crozier October 26, 2017October 30, 2017

    Being on the receiving end of a visually gorgeous gift is exciting.  I have always appreciated someone taking the extra time to make the outside of the gift as thoughtful as the inside. When we were restoring Bella Terra, I designed a gift wrapping space in our mud room ~~a place to hold all the…

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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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