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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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  • St. Patrick’s Day Table~Green and Gold for Luck
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    St. Patrick’s Day Table~Green and Gold for Luck

    ByMary Crozier March 12, 2024March 13, 2024

    Even though we are not of Irish decent, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, because it is the birthday of my daughter, Julianna and my mother, Julia. That, in itself, is a good reason to set a St. Patrick’s Day Table. However, who is St. Patrick and why is this holiday celebrated around the…

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  • 5 Valentine’s Day Tablescapes
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    5 Valentine’s Day Tablescapes

    ByMary Crozier February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

    With Valentine’s Day just a day away, will you be sharing the love? Is it a romantic dinner for two or a dinner party with friends? We are having a very low key evening at home this year but whether you enjoy Valentine’s Day quietly or pull out all the stops, here are some Valentine-inspired…

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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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  • Decorating a Mantel for Christmas
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    Decorating a Mantel for Christmas

    ByMary Crozier December 1, 2020November 30, 2020

    Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of hosting 4 other bloggers here at Bella Terra. Being the recipient of their collective creativity, they tackled 3 fireplace mantels and decorated them for the holidays. What a fun experience watching these talented gals in action. Today I want to share the mantel over the fireplace in…

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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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