We Interrupt This Program
Sorry but there’s no post today because I had to run off to take care of a family matter. I was also supposed to be in London right now so that trip’s been postponed too. It’s nothing serious and everything is going to be fine but it is bad timing.
I’ll see you back here on [...]
One Year Blogiversary!
I can hardly believe it but today marks the one year anniversary of From the Right Bank!
When I started this blog a year ago, I couldn’t have imagined all of the amazing things that have come from it. Above all else, I am so, so grateful for all the lovely, talented, and supportive people I [...]
Shameless Plug
I was planning to take time off from this space until 1/1 but that was before the 2009 Homies! I found out about the awards last week when a couple of my awesome readers nominated From the Right Bank for a chance at the coveted title.
We’re talking cream of the crop here so I have [...]
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you for making 2009 such a fun and amazing year. Getting to know so many of you has truly been one of the highlights of this year. We’re off to see family so I’m signing off here until January 1. Until then, I wish you and your families a very happy [...]
Slow and Steady Decor
In an interview a while back I was asked what advice I would give someone decorating a new home. My best advice is this: Take your time.
It took me many years and many homes to learn this. Patience has never been one of my fortes. So I’ve bought lots of things over the years because [...]
And I’m Out!
Hi, guys, it’s Ally again. By the time you read this, I will have set out on our cross country road trip!
I just wanted to mention a couple of things as we wrap up November:
Today is my last day as a Seattle contributor at Apartment Therapy. I’ll keep you posted if I make another appearance [...]
Rules Are Made to Be Broken
Hi, everyone, it’s Ally – remember me? I’m sure you’re not missing me a bit with all the great guest bloggers who’ve been kind enough to visit so far. (Thank you, guys!) And there are even more fabulous guests to come.
On the home front, it’s hitting me that very soon, our house will no longer [...]
Lingua Terra Tile & Terra Home
I’m very pleased to introduce a new sponsor, Lingua Terra Tile & Terra Home. Lingua Terra designs and produces beautiful handmade tiles, using traditional process. It is a family run business located on Denman Island, British Columbia that is committed to great design, fine craft, and healthy and sustainable industry.
It offers hundreds of beautiful original [...]
All Modern Giveaway Winner
Drumroll, please . . .
the winner of the All Modern Giveaway is . . . .
Lindsey!
Congratulations, Lindsey and a big thank you to All Modern!
That’s all for today but I’ll be sharing some pretty big news with you tomorrow. I think you’ll find it very interesting. It’ll also explain why I’ve had no time [...]
All Modern Giveaway
I’m very excited to announce that From the Right Bank to the Left Coast and All Modern have teamed up to bring you our first giveaway!
All Modern carries all of your favorite brands in modern bedding, kitchenware, lighting, art, furniture, rugs and accessories and for this giveaway, you can choose any item (up to $70 [...]
My Seattle House Twin (And A Little News)
Today’s post is all about Seattle.
First, I am very happy to announce that you are now looking at (or should I say reading) the new Seattle contributor at Apartment Therapy. Yup, I got the gig! And can I just take a minute to gush about how fantastic I think you all are? Your support [...]
Me At Apartment Therapy?
Hi, guys, I’m just popping in for a minute because I just got an email and had to share the news. It’s kind of a long story but I’ll try to be as brief as possible. A while back, my girl K-Line gave me the heads up that Apartment Thearapy was looking for a blogger [...]
Interview With Vicente Wolf
As most of you know, I’m a huge fan of Vicente Wolf. I not only love his aesthetic but his bio could be my own: avid traveler, photographer, and has had many different careers. So you’ll see from my questions that these are the areas that I was most interested in exploring. It was truly [...]
Guests IRL And Guest Blogging
If you’ve been missing my witty and insightful commentary on your blogs lately (ha!), I do apologize but I have a good reason. My mom’s been visiting us for the past week and she didn’t fly across the country to be ignored while I spend hours in front of the computer. Oh, no.
Well, she’s going [...]
The Inglenook Decor
I’m very pleased and proud to announce a new sponsor today, The Inglenook Decor!
The Inglenook Decor is an online home décor and accessories specialty store that carries both one-of-a-kind flea market finds and new, unique items. Their products are described as “sophistication meets hip and cool” and “clean lines meet intricate styles.” I would have to agree [...]
Paris Style, Seattle Style
Kindly join me today at Four Walls and a Roof where the very lovely Lucy has interviewed me about my take on Paris style and Seattle style. It proved to be a pretty tough assignment so I’d be very interested in your feedback. Merci!
Getting The House (And Wardrobe) Ready For Fall
Are you thinking about fall yet? Crystal at Plush Palate is running a series this month called Get Ready/Get the Look and she asked me for my tips for getting our homes and wardrobes ready for fall. I actually have a really simple, foolproof strategy for transitioning from summer to fall so may I send you [...]
“What’s Your Style In One Picture” Summer 2009 Challenge So Far
I’m thrilled that so far 28 of you have participated in the “What’s Your Style In One Picture” Summer 2009 Challenge. Have you seen all the gorgeous rooms? There are so many, like this one from Aimee at Picnics Under the Moon.
And this one from Anne of the City Sage:
and this one from Jane at [...]
Guest Blogging At Design Crisis
What’s up with Sanford and Son, you ask? Well, I’m thrilled – thrilled, I tell you – to be guest blogging today at Design Crisis (aka one of my most favorite blogs ever) while Erin is off tending to her brand new, beautiful (and I mean beautiful) baby boy. And Fred and Lamont have a small walk on [...]
Vicente Wolf
I don’t know how I could have gone this long without mentioning Vicente Wolf.
I first learned of him through his book, Crossing Boundaries (one of my very favorites!), and have been a fan ever since.
There are plenty of white spaces in his designs with lots of natural elements, all things I love. But the thing [...]
Guest Blogging At Ofifteen
In addition to my daily posts here, you can find me all this week at ofifteen magazine where I have been invited to be a visiting blogger. I’ll be blabbing about all kinds of fun things so I hope to see some of you there!
Honest Scrap Award
I’ve been tagged by the very sweet Candace Rose (isn’t that the prettiest name?) to reveal 10 unknown facts about myself whereupon, I can claim the Honest Scrap Award. I love a good tag so here goes:
1. I’m vegetarian, well pescatarian, actually.
2. I have a graduate degree that I make no use of whatsoever, much to [...]
Awards And Thanks
I’m feeling so much blog love lately! First, the Kreative Blogger Award from the globetrotting Shar from the very stylish new blog, A Life More Fabulous . . .
. . . then the One Lovely Blog Award from the adorable Tiina of LiviaConcept, another globetrotter who gives me a daily dose of Scandinavia that I love so [...]
Welcome To My New (Blog) Home
Welcome to the new and improved From the Right Bank to the Left Coast blog! Please make yourselves comfortable and stay a while. You’ll see that the new site isn’t radically different from the old one but I do get to use my own header (which makes me so happy!) and slightly bigger photos. I’ve [...]
Something (Kind Of) Big Is About To Happen
Just a quick post today to say that I’ve been hard at work on a little something. But I can’t tell you about it just yet. Then why the hell am I bringing it up? Because to quote the Pointer Sisters:
I’m so excited
And I just can’t hide it.
Barring any mishaps, all will be revealed tomorrow. [...]
Alfresco
With summer here, I think a lot of us are thinking about entertaining outside. We’re having our first outdoor dinner party of the season this weekend so I flipped through my files for some inspiration:
And we can’t forget Domino’s (sniff) greatest hits:
(Photos: 1. via Kim Vallee 2&3. via This Is Glamorous 4&5.Cote Maison 6.Livingetc. 7-16.Domino)
Very Uninteresting
(As a puppy. He’s much bigger now!)
I’ve been tagged by one of my recent blogging buddies, Lee, to tell you six uninteresting things that make me happy. Well, there were just so many that I had a hard time choosing just six! (I guess that’s a good thing, right? That there are so many things that [...]
Lemonade Stand Award, Part 2
I’ve been remiss in passing on the Lemonade Stand Award, given to me last month by Sarah from Trixie’s Table. (Please forgive me, Sarah! I blame it on my travels.) But better late than never, right?
So here are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.2. Nominate 10 blogs that show gratitude or great attitude [...]
Lemonade Stand Award
The very sweet Sarah at Trixie’s Table has passed the Lemonade Stand Award for “great attitude and gratitude”on to me. It’s my first award since I started this blog so thank you so much, Sarah! I’ll be passing it on.
"ALEK's Dream Studio"
There are days when I feel all warm and fuzzy for the internet and blogging. Today is one of those days. See, last Friday, I posted a photo of a home office with the most amazing view of the Eiffel Tower. I think the general consensus was that it was the best view ever.
Well, over the [...]
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