Carolyn Bates

In 1969, 90 36ft longboats were built by Swan. Naturally, they became known as the Swan 36 with only two varieties offered–one with the long galley as in Nora and one with a smaller galley and an additional sitting area. Production continued until 1971, with a total of 90 Swan 36 boats being built. Swan 36 is a fin keeled, fiberglass constructed masthead sloop … [Read more...]

SLIDE SHOW NPA. 6/16/2020 Welcome! I am Carolyn Bates, 20 Caroline St. Professional photographer since 1973 her in Burlington, VT  If any of you want to buy a copy of any of these photos, I will let you determine what you would like to pay me for a signed 8 x 10 print.  And I will split any fees paid 50 50 with FPF.   I am a member … [Read more...]

Swedish Adirondack vernacular by Nils R. Caspersson There is a new Adirondack architectural vernacular, and it has authentically Swedish influences. This is not the rustic Great Camp architecture of the 19th century, like Sagamore, Pine Knot, or Uncas; however, the buildings of Nils Luderowski may become the great camps of the future. They are reminiscent of Arts and Crafts, the Swiss … [Read more...]

Theodore Luderowski, November 1950. Cranbrook Archives. When I was asked, last summer, to make an impromptu display about Theodore (Ted) Luderowski, I found an inspiring story that begins in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City and continues with a lasting contribution to the landscape at Cranbrook and its educational, artistic, and cultural ethos. Luderowski first arrived at Cranbrook as a … [Read more...]

The two-unit house was in a sorry state before renovation, which included rebuilding the front porch. This couple refurbished an “obsolete” duplex dwelling, built in 1899 as factory-worker housing. by John & Deb Caulo / Photos by Carolyn Bates Built as a duplex for the Queen City Cotton Company, our home is located ina unique, factory-town neighborhood in Burlington, Vermont. … [Read more...]

Here is a snapshot of a day in my life this April. … [Read more...]

With the growing need for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), it looks like many of us are on the hunt for ways to make masks. I have put together a number of resources here for you. Learn more from the CDC with additional options to make your own masks. Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings … [Read more...]

Click here to download this image as a wallpaper. We are all learning to live with the new normal that COVID-19 has forced us to do. I hope all of you are staying home and keeping safe. In the past couple of days, I learned of some great resources out there to help. Dave Keller Livestream Concert https://youtu.be/cYYpAzYYi3o Dave Keller performs a 90-minute concert of original … [Read more...]

GENERATOR is making MEDICAL Reusable N95 masks shields for our local HOSPITALS which will SAVE LIVES. COVID-19 Relief Fund:Generator and some of their medical, educational, manufacturing, and engineering partners are prototyping personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to requests from the UVM Medical Center. They are working to immediately start producing equipment including … [Read more...]

Photographer, author, and traveler Susan Frost has something new she is sharing with her followers. Through the Lens is an amazing blog that provides helpful information about traveling and taking great photos. So stop by and subscribe so you can get wonderful posts like my favorite one, Graceful Snow Geese in Flight. ABOUT SUSAN E. FROST Susan E. Frost is an internationally published … [Read more...]

Who wouldn't want to cozy up near this beautiful fireplace? LineSync Architecture created the most stunning space at Mount Snow, VT. Below is a little more information about this Eco-FireWall. To see the whole new look at Mount Snow, click here. What was the inspiration behind the Eco-FireWall? How big can you make a fireplace in a very large room? Fireplaces have a time-honored … [Read more...]

Register now for the BGC trip to the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa You are invited to join members of the Burlington Garden Club on a fabulous overnight trip from Burlington to the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa on May 13 and 14, 2020.  It is reportedly the largest tulip festival in the world, with over a million tulips planted throughout the city. The deadline to register is … [Read more...]

About Orah Moore Over 30 years of artistry brought to shooting weddings, portraits, pets, commercial, fashion, maternity, and newborns. Visit her website for more on the photographer. … [Read more...]

With a focus on the design of efficient new homes, additions, and renovations, Sustainable Design, LLC is a Vermont-based architectural firm providing architecture, renewable energy consultation, and interior design services. Their designs are beautiful and create the perfect spaces to cozy up and relax. About Sustainable Design LLC Established in 2009, Sustainable Design, LLC is a fully … [Read more...]

The Essence of Traditional Wills in Vermont BY PATRICIA POORE / PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAROLYN BATES A single-storey Cape by the office of the Colonial Revival architect recently got unobtrusive additions that added space while knitting the house to a patio and the yard. “Two separate wings were kept secondary by their placement and scale,” says the Vermont architect Sandra Vitzthum. To … [Read more...]