Monthly Archives: April 2012

Annie Mame Buttons

Well these are just awesome from Colette Lattanzi who heads up the  Button Monster out of Milford, Connecticut. These were designed in about an hour after I uploaded the pdf to… Continue reading

What Time Is It?

Being a journalist on constant deadline, you always need a watch, yes, I know the iphone has the time right there, but i’m used to telling time on my wrist… Continue reading

Put A Bow On It

I have solved so many problems in my head over the years doing crafts. From the time I was a kid, we made things at home. About the time I… Continue reading

Want A Spot In The “The Courtyard” @ Venetucci Home?

Everyday, I mean everyday the seaside Venetucci Home is changing and that is why I love being on the ground floor of what Tony Venetucci is creating in Westbrook, Connecticut.… Continue reading

Hand Painted Pillows From Santorini, Greece

They are here all the way from the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, a place I call paradise. These are painted by Allison Ermogenis, a beautiful mother of four. Allison… Continue reading

Testing,Testing, 1,2,3…

Well this was fun, Annie Mame and Allusions Salon and Boutique became a recording studio for a Sunday afternoon. Yep, we were invaded by the Real Life Survival Guide gang… Continue reading

Francine Has Candles, And Clothing, And Care For Your Hair

The great thing about having a boutique mate is that the products expand and in this case Annie Mame and Allusions Salon and Boutique is becoming a little department store.… Continue reading

Auntie Mame Goes to Annie Mame

This is just so fun really. I went to the opening of “Mame” at Goodspeed Musicals on Friday night, April 20th and was delighted by the show. Of course I… Continue reading

The Deco Glitter Panels Are Up at Annie Mame!

I can’t believe these gorgeous glitter deco hand-stenciled canvas panels are up in Annie Mame. I have to thank Ceasar at Venetucci home for his amazing help today in getting… Continue reading

Vintage Pottery And Bark Cloth, Oh My!

Headed for Annie Mame are some really cool vintage pottery pieces and some vintage deco chrome items as well, and don’t even get me started on the vintage bark cloth… Continue reading

Annie Mame Opens at Venetucci Home (video)

A video of Annie Mame’s opening was shot by a friend, Stephen Krauchick of “Doing It Local” and I just want to make sure to thank Stephen for… Continue reading

Knitted Hats For Wee Ones And Everything Else

I’ve been stocking the shelves in “Annie Mame” really since the first of 2012 knowing the Grand Opening of all the little boutiques at Ventucci Home in Westbrook, Connecticut would… Continue reading