Tips & Ideas

Hello, friends! Welcome to FROM THE RIGHT BANK 2.0! I wanted to share this quote because it is the perfect encapsulation of la belle vie and it’s my mission to help you live it. I hope the new site gives you plenty of food for thought, …

How many times do we find ourselves saying we can’t believe it’s almost the end of a year, a season, or some other marker of time? My mother says as you get older, the years seem to go by faster and faster and now that …

Having helped many people make their house a home and having lived in quite a few houses myself, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a home a happy one…… a home that just feels good…… where we love being. After contemplating these ideas …

Personal style is complicated. It could easily be dismissed as shallow and inconsequential. And sure, it’s not going to save the world but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Above all, it’s one of the key ways we tell the world who we are. Whether …

Throughout my life, travel has been my greatest teacher, greatest passion, and greatest source of inspiration. It has had a profound effect on my worldview and has shaped me into the person I am today. More than ever I think connecting with other cultures is …

Food, glorious food! I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about, planning, and seeking out good food. Whether it’s a simple one pot dish at home or a Michelin-starred tasting menu, I live by the credo that it should delicious, healthy, and occasionally decadent. …

The arts enrich our lives in immeasurable ways and are a huge part of  la belle vie. And while I regularly attend art exhibits, concerts, and the theater I’m not reading as much as I would like and I know I’m not alone. Wanting to read …

As I see it, there are basically three schools of thought when it comes to packing. Some people can throw some things in a bag, often at the last minute, and be perfectly content. Others like to pack practically everything they own and are not …

One of the joys of any season is the food and as the temperature rises and days get longer, I look forward to indulging in all of my favorite summer foods…… Fresh peaches picked from local orchards eaten straight off of the tree, baked in …

Here’s a fun idea for my fellow cinephiles out there. Years ago, I was inspired by Michael Green who started something called the 101 things in 1001 days challenge (now called the Day Zero Project) to watch all the films that won the Oscar, Palme d’Or, …

Cleaning doesn’t sound like a very belle activity but it is a necessity for a beautiful and comfortable home. Think of it as an opportunity to set the right tone for the season ahead. I attempt to do this four times a year (spring, summer, fall, …

Aaaah, fall……. with its changing leaves and clear blue skies…… no one doesn’t love fall, including me. But for me, one of the best things about fall is that it means my favorite season is just around the corner. Yes, you read that correctly, winter …