“Auntie Mame”

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

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

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

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

Annie Mame Is In Westbrook, Connecticut On Long Island Sound

My little vintage boutique is in Westbrook, Connecticut, a town that was settled all the way back in 1635, imagine that? You’ll find my place on Long Island sound inside… Continue reading

“Mame” On Broadway

This was an amazing surprise and so incredibly thoughtful. I went to “fluff” up my Annie Mame boutique over the weekend and Anne and Kailey stopped me at the front… Continue reading

Birthday Candelabra

It’s the darnedest thing this cute birthday candelabra, I loved it and got it for the boutique but didn’t know if anyone else would love it. Turns out it’s flying… Continue reading

Never Too Early For Christmas

In the mail today I got a little bit of Christmas. Since I love that time of year, that’s fine by me. My brother told me about these beautiful handmade… Continue reading

Handmade Dolls All Set To Be Loved

These adorable dolls are all set to be loved by any little girl. My Grammy Waggoner (Anna, for whom I am named) used to make rag dolls with her sisters… Continue reading

Annie Mame Opens with Friends and Family

So a new chapter begins. Annie Mame is officially open at Venetucci Home in Westbrook, Connecticut. I am so happy to be among so many creatives and small businesses, this… Continue reading