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Reading and Relaxing

With the onset of cooler weather, what better way to relax than to curl up with a great book and […]

Do you like an open floor plan? According to Google, an Open plan is the generic term used in architectural and […]

We have a butler’s pantry. We do not have a butler. I would LOVE to have a butler like Mr. […]

It’s been a little over a month since we made preserved lemons (hopefully together!) and it’s time to try a […]

Our Italian stone fountain, which is located in our front yard, was beginning to show signs of deterioration. The iron […]

Now that the freezing temperatures are behind us, it is time to start planting the Spring garden. The evenings are […]

This week began with my husband going out of town for 4 days. Do I tackle a big project or […]

I went out of town and came home to a kitten. This happened to me twice. Seriously. My mother did […]

I know you love Before and After pictures. This blog post is about a neglected foyer that transforms to a […]

Welcome to Chapter 2 of the restoration journey of our 110 year old historic home. A few weeks ago, I […]

My very first blog post in September 2016 was about a charitable English tea we had here at Bella Terra […]

For many years, we would host our annual Valentine formal dinner party for 12 people. So why not this year? […]

My mother always made the best lemon meringue pies. After she passed, I tried to find her recipe but to […]