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  • Combining Real and Artificial Flowers
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    Combining Real and Artificial Flowers

    ByMary Crozier May 26, 2021June 3, 2021

    Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and artificial flowers in floral arrangements. When I think of all those years of being a purist on fresh flower arrangements, combining fresh and artificial really makes sense. Faux flower quality is significantly better than ever….

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  • Easter Tablescape Ideas
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    Easter Tablescape Ideas

    ByMary Crozier March 16, 2021April 12, 2022

    Today, I am happy to share Easter tablescape ideas with many talented friends. Welcome to the Easter Table blog hop. At the bottom of my post you will find links to other holiday table ideas. Since Easter is early this year, we will more than likely have our Easter dinner inside at the smaller round…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier January 9, 2021January 8, 2021

    Happy Saturday morning! Gosh, it is hard to believe the first week of the New Year is over. Thank you for joining me for Saturday Meanderings as we reflect on the comings and goings of the week. It always takes me a while to file away the holiday spirit. Slowly we are dismantling our holiday…

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  • Real or Artificial?
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    Real or Artificial?

    ByMary Crozier October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

    At a recent small gathering of friends on our back porch, one of our guests admiring the fresh cut flower display on the table asked, “Where did you get those gorgeous hydrangeas?” I paused. Do I tell her that they are artificial? I did confess that I failed to have enough flowers for the numerous…

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  • Spring and Easter Inspiration
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    Spring and Easter Inspiration

    ByMary Crozier March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

    Generally right after St. Patrick’s Day, I am full steam ahead on Easter. But I feel like the last week has been a blur and it’s hard to stay focused with so much going on around us. The purpose of this post is to tune out all the noise, and enjoy Spring and remember that…

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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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