Behind the Seams | October 2024

Requirements for a happy life. October madness kicked off with a spectacular book launch for the divine Mieke ten Have. We celebrated her new book and endless talent at the Zak and Fox showroom with...

Behind the Seams | September 2024

Getting it done! Fall is flying by and we are deep into exciting new chapters for SP. Jackson McCard, our new head of sales, hit the ground running for What's New What's Next  at the...

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,...

Behind the Seams | July 2024

Happy Midsummer! Hello and happy midsummer, As we head into summer peak season, I find myself retreating a little more than going out, so my home space here on the island is even more important. I absorbed...

Behind the Seams | June 2024

Summer Entertaining It’s summer, so we have entertainment on our minds. My summer go-to recipes are all based on memories and what’s available at the local farmers markets or my grandmother’s garden in Maine. As...

Behind the Seams: April 2024

Spring is in the air, and that brings to mind a lot of happy themes in my head—refresh, recolor, spring clean, putting away winter clothes, and summer around the corner. I am always happiest outside,...

Behind the Seams: March 2024

My Palm Beach Favorites To quote the late great Jimmy Buffet, "If there's a heaven for me, I'm sure it has a beach attached" and I am confident he is on one now. We hit the...

Behind the Seams: February 2024

In this month's "Behind the Seams" column, Sister Parish Design CEO Susan Crater shares her mother Apple Bartlett's favorite items, textiles, and words of wisdom.

Behind the Seams | January 2024

Staying Warm A tropical trip is necessary with snow on the ground in most of Connecticut. I went down to the Dominican Republic for a family trip after the holidays, where we relaxed, swam, and...