Carolyn Bates

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Carolyn -- Our hearts broke on Friday as we learned of the tragic and senseless deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Last night, President Obama addressed the families of Newtown, offering the love and prayers of a nation, and vowing to use whatever power his office holds to protect our children from such unthinkable acts of violence. He … [Read more...]

 It is easy to see Russ Bennett's talent and imagination in this wonderful tree house. So, come on in and take a tour through this amazing tree house! A Little about Russ Bennett:He is the founder and owner of NorthLand Visual Design & Construction Inc. (1978) in Waitsfield, VT. Russ is a designer, builder, sculptor, social activist, and planner within his community as well as an … [Read more...]

I had the opportunity to take photos of some great kids while they were participating in the Community Skills Program. Check it out! COMMUNITY SKILLS: A Newsletter about CSSU students participating in work skills learning Every white day at noon, five CVU Students drop their back packs off in our small cluttered office and head out with rakes, shovels and tools. The group will return in … [Read more...]

Interiors by Susan Davis, Emmet Carter LLC. About Emmet Carter Emmet Carter is a full-service interior design firm fusing green design and historically sensitive renovation. At Emmet Carter ecological sustainability and the preservation of architectural heritage go hand-in-hand. Emmet Carter green design and renovation solutions preserve historic and architectural heritage, conserve … [Read more...]

Photos featured are by Peter Larsen The event was a sucess! Take a look at some of the highlights that I caught at today's celebration. Read More about the Exhibit Art Watch: Colossal Monument to Waste University of Vt. to ban bottled water sales Going bottle-free, UVM prepares 'Gateway to a Greener Future' Help Collect 1,500 Water Bottles for an Art Project UVM Bottled Water Ban on … [Read more...]

The Tree House Tree House by Russ Bennett You can even take a class! Yestermorrow | Design Build Courses VermontSustainable Treehouse Design and Construction Building a sustainable tree house is among the most interesting, exhilarating and enlightening projects imaginable. Moreover, it is emblematic of everything we hope to achieve in sustainable architecture. How do we build in a natural … [Read more...]

Be sure to look at all the images from this project & take the tour. (click here) Take the Tour!   Sheppard Custom Homes41 Gauthier Drive, Essex Jct, Vermont 05452Phone: 802.658.5664sheppardcustomhomes.com … [Read more...]

Northland Design -  Russ Bennet About Russ: Russ Bennett is the founder and owner of NorthLand Visual Design & Construction Inc. (1978) in Waitsfield, VT. Russ is a designer, builder, sculptor, social activist, and planner within his community as well as an artist and a musician in his own right. He can often be found in his studio or office experimenting with architecture, metal, … [Read more...]

Take a walk through the highlights of the AIA New England Conference & Design Awards 2012.   To see more photos from the event, log-into facebook and check out my album. … [Read more...]

  Matthew Milnamow, AIA graduated with a Master’s of Architecture Degree from Norwich University in 2000.  Matthew and his wife reside in Middletown, NY, with their three year old daughter.  Mr. Milnamow is a licensed architect in NY, NJ & VT and a LEED®AP BD+C.  For 20 years, Matthew has assisted with the growth and management of a family owned & operated printing … [Read more...]

  Take a look at our day of golfing.  Putting Made Easy: Take a Look at us in Action on the Course … [Read more...]

One year after the devastating Irene hurricane ruined all or part of every one of the 59 buildings in national historic registrar town of Wilmington, VT, flowers bloom in every pot, window box, and garden. With $12 million in damage, the recovery is not over yet. Buildings are still being renovated, bought and sold, and Ann Coleman, the artist who lost her entire studio, now has a floating … [Read more...]

furniture by Copeland Funiture, in Bradford.   More about the Frank Lloyd Wright® Furniture Collection Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1,100 pieces of furniture during his long career. Working with archivists at The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, Copeland Furniture selects those designs that best exemplify Wright's design and aesthetic principles. Then, to protect … [Read more...]

Do you have a favorite photo of your cat to submit?  Please send them to me (size) via my email: cbates@carolynbates.com  with your credit line and Cat's name, and one sentence about the photo. As the images come in, I will post them to this blog post.Comment on your favorites. Post the link to Facebook or Twitter.   … [Read more...]