Behind the Seams | August 2024

Here Comes Fall! I am not one to complain about summer almost being over. My grandmother, Apple, loves the phrase "I have to get going," and she uses it about five times a day. So,...

Profile of a La Fortuna Lover: Blue Red

We know La Fortuna Blue Red is a favorite with this crowd. Paris is their favorite city and Agnes B their first fashion love. Their house has a mix of modern and classic pieces. On...

Profile of a La Fortuna Lover: Pastels

We know La Fortuna is a favorite with this crowd. They are known for their garden and their famous homemade peach ice cream. They throw a colorful party with ease and never shy away from...

Summer Heritage Series: Apple's

Apple's Almost everything in my grandmother Apple's shop is unique. To her, curation and shopkeeping have always been rooted in having a shop that sells “something very different that nobody else has, something whimsical.” Apple...

Susan's and Eliza's Fall Picks

As summer comes to an end, we’re starting to think about fall: sweaters, baked goods, and darker palettes. During our time at The Summer House, we’ve gathered inspiration to last us through the winter, worked...

Summer Heritage Series: The Upstairs Bedroom

The Upstairs Bedroom The second floor of the Summer House is home to the most coveted guest room in the house. This suite of rooms, tucked under the eaves and accessed by a steep stairwell...

Profile of a La Fortuna Lover: Neutrals

We know La Fortuna is a favorite with this crowd. At their country house, they have multiple dogs and an amazing garden. They spend their weekends devouring design magazines and spending time at their local farmers...

Summer Heritage Series: The Dark Harbor Dog Show

The Dark Harbor Dog Show The Dark Harbor Dog Show was founded in 1944 by ten-year-old Apple Bartlett and friends to raise money for a local charity. Following the rules of a professional dog show, this iconic...

Summer Heritage Series: The Dining Room

The Dining Room The dining room in Maine was originally a screened-in porch, which Sister enclosed with the sixties sliding doors- not the best look, but to be fair, they were done in the sixties. The...