by Sue Schlabach | Dec 21, 2015 | Artisanal Living, Design, Scandinavia, Vermont
A few weeks ago I was invited to journal for a week as a friend of Gudrun Sjoden, the Swedish designer whose art, home and clothing lines epitomize everything I love about design. Her art is infused with color, pattern, whimsy, beauty, ethnicity and a nod toward...
by Sue Schlabach | Jun 12, 2013 | Artists, Color, Creativity, Design, Scandinavia, Travel
I have yet to travel to Stockholm. But a few weeks ago I stepped into the Soho shop of Swedish designer extraordinaire, Gudrun Sjõdén and got a tiny taste of the Stockholm vibe that must emanate from her flagship store there. It is one thing to admire someone’s...
by Sue Schlabach | Mar 19, 2013 | Artisanal Living, Creativity, Design, Housewares, Interior Design, Scandinavia
Gudrun Sjõdén opened a shop in Soho the week after we were in New York. I was sorry to miss the grand opening. Her spring and summer collection is full of color and pattern—as I’ve come to expect—but she continues to create settings that are visually...
by Sue Schlabach | Dec 17, 2012 | Christmas, Creativity, Design, Handmade, Holidays, homepage, Interior Design, Scandinavia, Winter
Someday I’d like to visit Sweden. Either in the darkest winter, or in the endless sunshine of summer. For now, I live vicariously through books and blogs. This article in Lantliv magazine sums up the airy, bright beauty of the northern winter light. I’m...
by Sue Schlabach | Apr 5, 2012 | Creativity, Design, DIY Tutorials, Handmade, Housewares, In the Studio, Scandinavia, Sewing
Last fall I began making a fabric shade for a wire frame I came across (where? can’t remember…). It wasn’t easy. But I like this kind of challenge. As usual, I got the bulk of the work finished in a frenzy and then got hung up on...
