Sue Schlabach – Artist, photographer and upcycler living in Vermont. Viewer of the world through eyes and lens.

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It’s a day to think about love. But there are so

It’s a day to think about love. But there are so many kinds of love beyond romantic love: love for friends, siblings, neighbors, parents, children, animals, the natural world. Self. I hope you can love and be loved today! Reading #bellhooks #allaboutlove #valentinesday #notjustforlovers #sharelovereceivelove

Playing with palettes guided by the endearing @lau

Playing with palettes guided by the endearing @laurahornart today. She’s in Australian summer and I’m rebooting energy in my winter studio on a below zero morning. Thanks Laura!
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This young lady is 19 years old today. She’s wor

This young lady is 19 years old today. She’s working with draft horses, pondering her future, making her way. She’s been touring us around Swannanoa and Asheville this week and starting her second semester at Warren Wilson College. After today she’ll be rocking her new insulated Carhartt overalls for morning chores. Happy Birthday Lowry!! So honored to be your mama.
@cowponiesandchevys

Sunrise near Killington pulled out all the stops t

Sunrise near Killington pulled out all the stops this morning. We left home at 6:15 and I snapped this through the icy windshield. Had to use a porta potty in southern Vermont when it was 4 degrees F. (State rest area was closed.) That was a good time. Pressing on toward Virginia for tonight’s rest.

Last Vermont days before her return to @warrenwils

Last Vermont days before her return to @warrenwilsoncollege. Might as well be in the saddle in a snowstorm.

Taking comfort in one of the simplest pleasures in

Taking comfort in one of the simplest pleasures in life: walking in a snowstorm with a dog who loves to eat snow.
#seasonspoetry #simplepleasures #eastbarnardvt

Inside. Looking out. #snowglobe

Inside. Looking out.
#snowglobe

Out of the house and into the barn. Might as well

Out of the house and into the barn. Might as well keep it lit on these dark winter nights. The needle confetti in its wake will need to be dealt with.... all in good time.

Out for a stomp in Monday’s fresh frosting. Next

Out for a stomp in Monday’s fresh frosting. Next stop: overflowing inbox.
#backtowork

This neighborhood has seen us through 2020. It was

This neighborhood has seen us through 2020. It was nice to stand in the road under the moon and smell the firework smoke, feel the deep booms in our chests and feel hopeful for a clean slate in 2021. Happy new year.

Lowry @cowponiesandchevys modified a thrift store

Lowry @cowponiesandchevys modified a thrift store sweater for Grady. The long-suffering pooch is very patient. And rather handsome, isn’t he?
#rescuedoxie #christmasdog #thelittlebrickvt

Mercury is rising, snow piles are slumping. But a

Mercury is rising, snow piles are slumping. But a white Christmas, nonetheless. Wishing you contentment despite how this year’s holidays are more solitary.

Light up the long dark night. #wintersolstice

Light up the long dark night.
#wintersolstice

Hung out with my favorite red heads in a snowy pas

Hung out with my favorite red heads in a snowy pasture this afternoon. The horses were curious and spirited. @cowponiesandchevys lost her hat in the midst of the action. The goats were curious and more curious. I am growing deeply fond of goats. I think I get it @villavillekullafarm.

What is this thing? A basket. A candelabra. A rust

What is this thing? A basket. A candelabra. A rusty elegant sculpture. An ironwork garden folly. I don’t really know, but when I found it at @jlangdonantiquesandart last week it was love at first sight. I filled the bowl with pinecones and popped it in the barn window where it looks right at home. #thelittlebrickvt

Next year’s wood is all snuggled up like pigs in

Next year’s wood is all snuggled up like pigs in a blanket.

If we hadn’t left that light on we may not have

If we hadn’t left that light on we may not have found our way home.
#blizzarddogwalking

Garland making in the open air barn was a little c

Garland making in the open air barn was a little chilly, but smelled heavenly. My hands are pine-tarred. I hear olive oil will take care of that. Stay tuned.
#hallsdecked✔️ #garlandmaking #cutgreens #balsamfir #thelittlebrickvt #thelittlebrickvtstudio #vermontchristmas #pandemicchristmas2020 #eastbarnardvt

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