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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’ve been reading our emails for the last few months, you already know the importance of hosting in the world of Sister Parish. The hosting gene runs strongly through the family. There is nothing...

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...