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About Stephanie Schlatter Art

Stephanie Schlatter is an Artist who draws from the world for inspiration. While she calls Grand Rapids, Michigan, home she’s often off on new adventures. For more than a decade, her journeys have taken her across the globe. She has studied art both locally and abroad, including time in Mexico, where she decided to shift her focus from photography to painting. Stephanie's travels led her to found Absolutely Art: A Project for Change in 2006. Through this non-profit organization, she brings art instruction to the children of Ethiopia while supporting their education. Stephanie's work reflects an expression influenced by other cultures which resonates a variety of influences that have given her work direction.
Aug29

Wine Review Wednesday

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Chateau Chantal Proprietor’s Reserve Pinot Gris

A pure delight for the palette. Big and balanced. Crisp and clean. Very fruit forward while remaining smooth and dry. Made in the French style with oak, which for this aficionado gives it a complexity that makes my tongue dance and leaves you asking for “more please”.  It’s a party for your senses from beginning to end, with a finish that isn’t quickly over, but lingers, presently reminding you this is made in Michigan and seems to carry all the beauty of the land it was grown on.

Aug22

Wine Review Wednesday

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Brys Estate 2010 Artisan Chardonnay

Is it possible to fall in love with a wine? If so, I just did. Winemaker Coenraad Stassen said “I wanted to see what could be done with this grape from this land.” The result is this BIG, complex and layered Chardonnay that’s a wonderful chewy mouthful. What does it pair well with? Brys Estate will say, rich poultry dishes, creamy soups, seafood and salads. I say… friends, a deck, a couch, the beach or a fireplace. It’s a limited production and a splurge, but well, well worth every sip. Cheers!