A Life Well-Lived & Traveled, with Style

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 […]

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 […]

Food is such a huge part of la belle vie, am I right? One of the joys of any season is the food and I’m so looking forward to indulging in all of my favorite summer foods…… Fresh peaches picked from local orchards eaten straight […]

Spring is here and that means spring cleaning. I know. 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 […]

There are actually only a handful of things I consider a must-have for la belle vie and at the top of the list are fresh flowers. They instantly beautify a space, elevate a table setting or vignette, and lift your mood. Growing up, my mother had Friday […]

Hello, friends! Here’s what’s been happening at FROM THE RIGHT BANK HQ. As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, we had a serious technical meltdown at the beginning of the year and I lost all of the old content, instigating FROM THE RIGHT BANK 2.0. […]