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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...