Annie Mame » Old Hollywood

Stunning Art Deco Warner Theatre

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:56:45 +0000

If you’re an Art Deco fan and you have never seen the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut, figure out a date and go see it.

This is a 1,700 seat stunner, reminds me of Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

If It’s From Yesterday, They’ll Have It

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:41:04 +0000

Remember When is a shop that might remind you of going into your Grandmother’s attic there are all sorts of treasures here to go thru.

On Main in Torrington, Connecticut the place is chocked full of everything, just name it.

There is vintage lighting, furnishings, jewelry and accessories.

Bette Davis And Betty Page Would Be Proud

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:09:58 +0000

Julia Sloan is a woman to be reckoned with. She took her tax return and opened a business with it. She says if she can do it anyone can. Her Brazen Betties Boutique is adorable. While she is a designer herself, her shop is full of work by Connecticut artists and designers. I continue to marvel at all of the talent in this state.

Katharine Hepburn’s Mansion By The Sea

Sat, 22 May 2010 03:43:15 +0000

On a warm but windy day in May, four of us went down to where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound to spend some time at what was the home of the late Katharine Hepburn, the iconic actress who called Old Saybrook her paradise.

Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate

Wed, 12 May 2010 18:35:06 +0000

Actress Katharine Hepburn was given quite a birthday gift today, her own 44 cent U.S. Postal Stamp. Hepburn would have been 103 years old today.

The photo used on the stamp is from a publicity shot taken for her 1942 film, “Woman of The Year.”