Prepping for Holiday Decorations
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Prepping for Holiday Decorations

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…

Sprucing up the Front Porch
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Sprucing up the Front Porch

Here is another project that started out simply, and then took on a life of its own. With all this time at home, I am noticing there are so many areas that need sprucing up. This includes the front porch. It all begins with the rocking chairs. The four rocking chairs on the front porch…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Here are some random thoughts for this beautiful Saturday morning. Yesterday, I completed cleaning the other half of the first floor to the well tower. If you missed Tuesday’s post about the potting shed, click here. Some fun discoveries in the well tower. I found a box full of old love letters and photos. A…

Merry Christmas Eve
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Merry Christmas Eve

Even though I don’t feel like I’ve completed everything for this holiday, I have an odd sense of calm about it. The magic of Christmas happens regardless. Today, I am just enjoying the rainy day and the blessings the season brings. I can’t believe another decade is ending soon. What will the next 10 years…

All About Wreaths
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All About Wreaths

In addition to showing you beautiful pictures of the many wreaths we hang at Bella Terra during the holidays, the purpose of this post is the “behind the scenes” about wreaths. I am often asked where we put all our “things”. If you invest in a well-made, substantial wreath you know they can cost a…