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From My Heart to Yours: A Re-introduction
ByMary Crozier June 16, 2025June 18, 2025

Hello and welcome! Whether you’ve just joined me or you’ve been here from the beginning, I thought it might be time to (re)introduce myself and share a little more about the heart behind Life at Bella Terra. I’m Mary Crozier, and I write from a historic home in Phoenix that’s full of creaky charm, evolving projects,…

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DIY Neck Warmers
ByMary Crozier December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

After living in the warmer climate in Phoenix, Arizona, I tend to get chilly quickly. Often I’m cold, but not really enough to put on a coat or jacket. These simple neck scarves or warmers do just the trick to make me feel cozy and warm, especially if you have a long neck. Here is…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier October 9, 2021October 8, 2021

As I write this I am sitting in a very crowded airport in Orlando, Florida. Traveling during a holiday weekend (Columbus Day) is a bit of a nightmare. But I am on my way to Boston, to meet my husband, and drive up to New Hampshire for a wedding. My reason for being in Orlando…

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Making DIY Easter Nests
ByMary Crozier April 8, 2020March 25, 2024

In setting the table for Easter Sunday dinner, I needed something to make it feel more spring-like. I love birds’ nests and have a few, but don’t think it is very sanitary to actually place them at the dinner table. How difficult would it be to make some faux nests? The Royal Worcester dishes I…

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Making Fall Trees – DIY
ByMary Crozier September 18, 2018September 18, 2023

The first day of autumn is September 22nd. However, now that we are nearing that date, I can finally embrace fall decor, in spite of the heat here. In August I visited a store filled with fall decorations. They had artificial fall trees that were quite attractive. I miss the beautiful autumn colors of New England…

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