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  • 8 Ways to Get in the Fall Mood when it is Still Hot Outside
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    8 Ways to Get in the Fall Mood when it is Still Hot Outside

    ByMary Crozier September 2, 2024September 3, 2024

    It is early September and I long for the autumn weather in our lingering hot Phoenix climate. Even here in the Arizona mountains, the days are warm with slightly cooler weather in the mornings. With the official start of autumn only a few weeks away, here are 8 ways to get in the Fall mood….

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  • February is the Perfect time to Clean your Upholstery
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    February is the Perfect time to Clean your Upholstery

    ByMary Crozier February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

    Cleaning your upholstery is a perfect indoor project, especially during winter weather. Even though cleaning upholstery is not on my small or big project list this year, it is out of pure embarrassment that forces me to tackle this project. We are talking seriously grubby chairs. A wet, cold and rainy day in February seems…

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  • October is Repair and Refresh the House Month
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    October is Repair and Refresh the House Month

    ByMary Crozier October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

    October is the month I designate to assess the condition of the house and make a long list of things to do. I cannot take credit for this idea. Years ago, a neighbor with a busy family lived in one of the most beautiful homes on the street. Yet when you went inside, you didn’t…

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  • Prepping for Holiday Decorations
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    Prepping for Holiday Decorations

    ByMary Crozier November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

    Over the years, I heavily decorate for the holidays. But this year, I am scaling back quite a bit. I think it has to do with the fact that the last several months have been overwhelming and I’m up for some simplicity. Do you ever feel like you are so busy yet nothing seems to…

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  • Using Slipcovers
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    Using Slipcovers

    ByMary Crozier April 4, 2021April 4, 2021

    An easy and often affordable way to change the look of an upholstered piece of furniture is a slipcover. Not only can you change the color or fabric, these nifty fixes are easy to launder. With a busy household of children and pets, using slipcovers is a great alternative. Welcome to our monthly DIY blog…

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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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