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  • Valentine’s Day Ideas from Centerpieces to Food
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    Valentine’s Day Ideas from Centerpieces to Food

    ByMary Crozier January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

    Happy almost February! After writing 18 blog posts over the last few years about Valentine’s Day, I am putting what I consider the best of the best together. Whether you spend Valentine’s Day with girlfriends, family or that special someone in your life, there is something for everyone here. From elaborate to simple centerpieces and…

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  • It’s Summer and Cool Down with an Ice Cream Social!
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    It’s Summer and Cool Down with an Ice Cream Social!

    ByMary Crozier July 1, 2024July 2, 2024

    I have fond memories of Mom and Dad packing five of us into the station wagon for an evening trip for ice cream during the summer. Doesn’t matter if you like ice cream or soft serve, cup or cone, there is something refreshing about this delicious treat on a hot summer day. Since I have…

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  • Delightful and Inspiring Table Ideas for Easter
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    Delightful and Inspiring Table Ideas for Easter

    ByMary Crozier March 27, 2023March 28, 2023

    Am I the only one that cannot believe that Easter is less than 2 weeks away? Last year it was on April 17th and this year it is so much earlier. With beautiful Spring weather well on its way and nature blooming all around us, I want to have a pretty Easter table to compliment…

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  • July 4 Table Decorations~Two Ways
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    July 4 Table Decorations~Two Ways

    ByMary Crozier June 27, 2022June 28, 2022

    Sometimes I get into a rut and do the same table decorations over and over again. With a few minor changes, you can use many of the same things and mix up the look of your July 4th table. All of these items I have on hand. Since I am proud to be an American,…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier April 22, 2022April 23, 2022

    Happy Saturday, friends! What a week it has been. Our large group of houseguests have left and all the laundry is done. We are still experiencing the most glorious weather and I’m not sure why this Spring seems so vibrant this year. Maybe it just everyone emerging from two oppressive years. Anyway, glad you are…

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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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