Carolyn Bates

UPDATE: For a while we worked on stopping the mall from redeveloping to 160 ft, but decided that our fight should instead be redirected to the overal permanent zoning change that the city requested. You can still stay in the loop on Facebook, at the Stop the 14-Story Mall Page where can join in the discussion to find out news news, facts, strategy for demanding public process, due diligence, and … [Read more...]

I just came back from NYC. The High Line was top on my list to see. It was raining. Drats. So What. I took the subway, and walked around construction until I found 10th and 28th st. Looked up high, and there it was. Finding stairs next door, I took them up and up and up. My umbrella went inside out, so I put up the hood on my rain coat, and my iphone in a pocket and out I went. I had visited the … [Read more...]

I am really excited to share this with you all. My cousin’s husband has found the protein for Parkinson's Disease!!!!!!! Structure of protein that forms fibrils in Parkinson's patients could lead to new diagnostic and treatment options CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemists have identified the complex chemical structure of the protein that stacks together to form fibrils in the brains of Parkinson’s disease … [Read more...]

The other day I was able to join the Sacred Harp Community of Vermont and take some photos. The experience was so great that I wanted to share with you the photos from that day and a note that I recieved. "Wow, these are amazing photos!! It was so nice you were able to come to the singing yesterday! I saw you taking a few photos, but I had no idea you were hard at work doing such an incredible … [Read more...]

A Tour of Sequoia Salon “rooted in history, surrounded  by wood, beauty and light…” As you pull up to the exterior of Sequoia Salon, you will notice a smokestack at the end of the block-long building with the date 1858 on its facade. This building was originally Kilburn and Gates Furniture Factory, a company that would ship its product to New York and Boston via Lake Champlain and its canal … [Read more...]

On February 26th, the Shelburne Museum had a Snow Day! It was such an absolutely awesome day that I got to spend there with Nan Patrick and Cindy Knauf. One of the exhibits we were able to see was the ARCTICtecture: The Ice Shanty Project featuring top Vermont Architecture firms. The participating firms include TruexCullins, Peregrine Design Build, Pill- Maharam Architects, S2 Architecture, and … [Read more...]

What can be better than capturing some fun images with my iPhone while walking down Church St, Burlington, VT at night! … [Read more...]

Have a Nominee for the 2016 Preservation Awards? The Preservation Trust of Vermont is pleased to announce that we are now accepting nominations for our 2016 Preservation Awards. Since 1982, PTV has recognized outstanding contributions in the field of historic preservation. Awards are presented to the individuals and organizations who have made special contributions in preserving Vermont's … [Read more...]

  Here is how to go from a DULL daytime to a GLORIOUS DUSK interior.Day time, dull...lacks color....but keep it because it has a glorious fire. Return at dusk, when the sun shines directly into the living room and reshoot the same angle. Add fire from daytime shot. Take a darker version at dusk to capture the lampshade detail. Add in the lampshades. Tweak colors, contrast, light/dark, … [Read more...]

Architect: Haynes and Garthwaite architects, Norwich, VT • Builder: Naylor & Breen Builders Inc., Brandon Vermont Take a look at this amazing new farmhouse with all the charm of one that has been there for decades!   Located in the Upper Valley, this 4 bedroom home was designed to capture the character of a New England farmhouse and was sited to preserve as much farmland as possible … [Read more...]

Do you know Where the Bears Are? Sculptor, Charlie O’Brien, is a master at creating the most amazing carved wooden bears. These sculptures are so much fun and truly adorable representations. Some of them even have names! He carves these wooden bears from sections of huge trees using a chain saw and any other tools that are needed. You can have the artist make them to order or simply purchase one … [Read more...]

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This year's Christmas card is going to be something a little different. Not only will it be a Special Edition, but there will be an amazing poem from Jerry Johnson on the inside. Creating the card was a lot of fun and here is how I did it.Step One: I took the original photo from my iPhone. Step Two: Now is where the fun part starts. I isolated the house and the tree to play around with the … [Read more...]

As soon as I got this in my email inbox from Louis Postel of Postelink, I knew that I had to share this with all of you. Enjoy! This tip concerns our profile photos elicited by Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms. I personally hate being photographed. More precisely, my body hates it. My eyes just automatically shut. Photographers need duct tape to keep them open. I am not … [Read more...]

Take a look at the hottest new hair salon in Burlington! Shari Powers, the owner of Sequoia Salon, and her two Fantastic stylists Sarah Jean and Tabitha Fuller are excited to unveil the revitalized salon. They artistically blend new colors into your hair and style it so you feel great about yourself and your new “do”. Over the past year, Shari and her team powered on while they were renovating … [Read more...]