Three Steps to a Happier Home: Declutter, Organize, Elevate
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...
View ArticleHow to Make Everyday Cooking Easy + My Six Favorite Non-Recipes
Food, glorious food! Eating well is a huge part of la belle vie and 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...
View ArticleWhy Travel Matters
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....
View ArticlePersonal Style. Its Importance, How to Find It, and a Shopping Strategy
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...
View Article100 Books Challenge
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...
View ArticleCelebrating the Seasons
How many times do we find ourselves saying we can’t believe it’s almost the end of a year or a season or some other marker of time? My mother says as you get older, the years seem to go by faster and...
View ArticleLife is Art
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...
View ArticleThree Steps to a Home You Love: Step 3. Elevate
Okay, now for the fun part of my three steps to a home you love. This is where we beautify, take our homes to that next level and create la belle vie! If you missed parts 1 or 2, I highly recommend...
View ArticleThree Steps to a Home You Love: Step 2. Organize
This is part 2 of my Three Steps to a Home You Love. If you missed part 1, I recommend reading that first. You can find it here. Step 2. Organize. Let’s start with the obvious. Once you’ve decluttered...
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