by Sue Schlabach | Aug 1, 2018 | Design, London, Photography
In February my husband gave me a Valentine card of “Couple Kissing, London England,” by Rodney Smith. At first, I thought it was a painting (in the spirit of Andrew Wyeth). R’s message began with: “Look at that fireplace! Look at that cat! Look...
by Sue Schlabach | Nov 18, 2012 | Color, Creativity, Design, Handmade, Paris, Photography, Sewing, Travel
Early September, my last day in Paris. I was tired and pledged not to overdo it. Take photographs. Write notes. Draw sketches. But Paris has a habit of luring me up streets and around corners. In the end I walked about 1o miles. The weather was good—the morning rain...
by Sue Schlabach | Oct 23, 2012 | Artists, Creativity, Design, Fashion, Interior Design, Photography
Cattywumpus is a good word. I don’t know how it is spelled. It’s the word that came to mind when I rounded the bend near the dressing rooms at Liberty of London back in September. There I came face to face with one of Deborah Bowness’ dress...
by Sue Schlabach | May 13, 2012 | Chickens, Color, Eating and Cooking, Family, Garden, Natural World, Photography, Spring, Vermont
I don’t ask for much on Mother’s Day. I often share it with my husband’s birthday, and so I’ve spent the day at a few ballparks over the years, and that’s okay with me. But this morning Mother’s Day dawned with a bit of overcast...
by Sue Schlabach | Apr 30, 2012 | Natural World, Paris, Photography, Spring, Travel, Vermont
It is the day after a longest day. A day of traversing timezones and crossing continents and oceans. So here I am in my own timezone feeling a little like I’ve been run over by a car. Nothing another cup of tea won’t cure. And a few more nights of sleep....
