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  • Would You Ever Paint a Bedroom (or other room) Black?
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    Would You Ever Paint a Bedroom (or other room) Black?

    ByMary Crozier April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

    When my eldest daughter heads off to college, it is a good opportunity to update her room with a more sophisticated look.  It is painted a pretty green and has all the makings of a young teenage girl’s room. As I consider different paint colors, would you ever paint a bedroom black? The Before Why…

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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

    It has been a very busy and productive week! Some unexpected projects are now complete and I feel like is has been a rich 7 days since our last Saturday Meanderings. Thank you for joining me today as we chat about all good things this week! Valentine’s Day, Arizona’s Birthday, Ash Wednesday This week is…

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  • Organizing, Cleaning and Repairing the Kitchen Cabinets
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    Organizing, Cleaning and Repairing the Kitchen Cabinets

    ByMary Crozier July 31, 2023August 7, 2023

    For years, I have been wanting to clean each and every cabinet in the kitchen, however, the task just seems so overwhelming. I finally get motivated when the condition of my spice cabinet drives me to despair. Each and every time I am looking for a spice, I cannot easily find it because 1) the…

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  • Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom
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    Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom

    ByMary Crozier September 13, 2022December 19, 2023

    The mudroom is perhaps the most used, and abused room in our home.  Located right off the back door of the house, the mud room is also adjacent to the kitchen, laundry room and library. This small room has 4 doors and a back stair case up to the 2nd floor. The Before Here is…

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  • Painting and Reupholstering Wicker Chairs
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    Painting and Reupholstering Wicker Chairs

    ByMary Crozier May 24, 2022July 18, 2022

    As you recall, we recently remodeled our pool house with new flooring, paint, lights, furniture, rugs and a new kitchenette. The last two items that need attention are the wicker/wood framed chairs that sit in the front entryway. Since it has been many years since I covered these cushions, I don’t even recall the look…

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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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