Thank You For the Mention, Abigail Ahern

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Well this made my week. Actually my whole month. You know what a fangirl I am of Abigail Ahern. I’ve blogged about her an embarrassing number of times. Anyway, her second book, Decorating With Style, was just published and lo and behold, she includes FROM THE RIGHT BANK in the section titled “Little Black Book – the coolest interiors stores, antique fairs, online boutiques, bargains and blogs from around the world.”

Seriously geeking out over here, you guys.

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I’m also kicking myself right now because remember I went to visit her store when I was in London in March? I’ve never seen her when I’ve visited the store in the past but this time, she came in right after me. (She’s as cute in person, in case you’re wondering.)  Anyway, I was all set to say hello when two women got to her before I could. So I browsed the shop as I waited for them to stop talking but those women went on and on and on. And on and on. And on and on some more. I should have interrupted at some point but I just didn’t want to be rude. Well, after having been in the store for what seemed like ever, I finally had to leave. I mean you can only linger in a store for so long! The clerk was starting to wonder what was wrong with me, I’m sure. Well, the book came out like the following week and knowing what I know now, I totally should have interrupted! Politeness is for suckers. I’m going to learn to be rude from now on(!)

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But, I’m beyond thrilled for this mention so thank you so much, Abigail!

I also have to thank Sue who tipped me off to this via Twitter as I was waiting for my copy of the book to arrive.

If you haven’t gotten your copy, do it! It’s filled with beautiful photographs and great tips written in her friendly, approachable manner. And I’m not just saying that because FTRB is in it(!) You can get it through Amazon or if you want a signed copy, go to Abigail’s site.

See you all Monday!

(Photos by Graham Atkins-Hughes)

Homes I Love: Another Bright White Swedish Apartment

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I’ve never watched Extreme Homemakover. (Is it still on the air?)  For some reason I was never drawn to it which is strange considering how much I love makeovers. Well, in any case, there’s a Swedish version and this is the host, Hanna Wessman in her own home.

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At this point, I’m pretty convinced everyone in the entire country of Sweden has great taste and lives in understated, bright, white, beautiful but relaxed homes!

(Photos: Malin Cropper/Plaza Interiors)

Exclusive Home Tour of Closet Couture’s Founder

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I have such a treat for you today!

Christine Elia is the founder and CEO of Closet Couture and we became fast friends when she moved to Atlanta a couple of years ago. She and her husband Eric Simon, an executive, bought a beautiful, classic house which, like all older homes, needed some updating; it needed Chris’ touch. And unlike some of us (ahem) she wasted no time and just got it done. You would never know from the looks of it but she decorated this house in less than a year! She’s invited FTRB on a tour so let’s go…..

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The foyer is a stunner and yes, the walls are aubergine. The color is Benjamin Moore Eggplant.

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Did I mention she’s gutsy? When you have good taste, being daring really pays off. More proof is in the pink grasscloth for the stairwell:

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It was hard to capture the texture with the lighting but here’s an iPhone snapshot which surprisingly got the job done:

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It was a brilliant choice. And because I know you’re asking who makes pink grasscloth? it’s by Thibault.

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Another peek into the living room from the entry.

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She found a lot of the antique furniture like this dining room set at our favorite Atlanta market, Scott’s.

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Would you believe all this millwork in the family room used to be dark wood:

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Benjamin Moore Dior Gray lightened everything up.

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The one room she did not have to touch was this toile fantasy bedroom:

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The walls, furniture, drapes…..everything is covered in this coral toile. No one does this kind of thing anymore and they totally should!

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I couldn’t tear myself away from this room the first time I saw it!

Here’s a guest room that did get a facelift:

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as well as the eat-in space in the kitchen:

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Finally, the screened-in porch with vintage rattan furniture that she had reupholstered:

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Perfection.

Thanks, Chris, for inviting us into your beautiful home! I’m so happy to be the one to show it off!

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Art Wall, Part 26 + Bonus Bookshelves

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The Citizens for Humanity showroom in L.A. has a great art wall worked into built-in bookshelves. Two of my favorite things in one!

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The whole room has such a nice feeling about it, don’t you think? And of course, I like all the global influences.

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Obsessed with Ikat Dots

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Ikat is and has been huge for years now (duh) but what I’m obsessed with is ikat dots. I just can’t get enough. I found the most beautiful velvet ikat dot pillows from this Etsy seller and I’m not exaggerating when I say I want every single one of them. For the record, I’m not being paid for this post – they just have the most beautiful patterns and colors and most are only $69.95 (so much cheaper than elsewhere!) so I wanted to share.

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Now don’t go buying them all before I get a chance!