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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

    Happy Saturday, friends! It continues to be the most gorgeous Spring weather here. And everything is blooming and showing off their colorful blossoms and fruit. If only our weather could be like this year round, but then our population would triple. I am wrapping up this lovely week with another edition of Saturday Meanderings and…

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  • Pool House Renovation Reveal
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    Pool House Renovation Reveal

    ByMary Crozier April 19, 2022May 10, 2023

    Thanks for joining me today to see the pool house renovation! If you missed yesterday’s post with Before and During photos, you can see it here. We are so fortunate that this re-do went rather smoothly, in light of today’s supply chain issues and exorbitant costs. Having a reliable contractor/handyman is a rare gift and…

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  • Growing Roses
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    Growing Roses

    ByMary Crozier March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

    Who doesn’t love roses? Personally, I envy those who are knowledgeable about growing roses, and extra envious of those who know the names of all the different roses. Can roses grow in Phoenix? Fortunately, even in our withering heat, many varieties can thrive here. The key is knowing where to plant, when to plant, and…

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  • DIY Outdoor Bench
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    DIY Outdoor Bench

    ByMary Crozier February 7, 2021February 15, 2021

    I find it curious when my husband, Scott, starts building this bench. We have many benches and seating areas around our property, so why is he building another? Read Scott’s narrative below to find out his motivation to create this DIY Outdoor bench. The Story My wife and I have dear friends who are wonderful…

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  • Restoration of an Antique Table
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    Restoration of an Antique Table

    ByMary Crozier January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

    Once again, I am participating in the DIY Blog Hop. The focus for January is on tables. Today I have a guest blogger. My husband Scott recently completed the restoration of an old table that we’ve had for almost 26 years. Here’s Scott’s story about this unique piece of furniture. The Table~Before When my wife…

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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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