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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Published January 19, 2011 | By Ann Nyberg

New Year, new challenges and it’s time to network and connect and get going on your future.

This “Women in Business Networking Luncheon” was 80 strong in Guilford, Connecticut where… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Branford, business, Connecticut, Guilford, Madison, women, Women In Business | Leave a comment

Give A Gift From An Artist

Published November 26, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

If you’ve never wandered into the Guilford Art Center, this is a good time to do that, around the holidays.

It is chocked full of unique items, all handcrafted,… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged bracelet, ceramic, cheeseboard, children, Christmas, Connecticut, crocheted, decorating, earring, fabric, frame, glass, Guilford, Guilford Art Center, hat, jewelry, knitted, necklace, ornaments, paintings, pottery, Stony Creek granite, tree, wood, woven, yarn | Leave a comment

Fiber Art Taken To A Whole New Level

Published July 25, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

This is quilting and then some. Linda Zimmerman of Madison, Connecticut has found her passion, and she calls it “quilted art.”

This is not your scenario of a bunch of… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Art, art teacher, Artist, color, discharging fabric, dyeing fabrics, fiber art, Guilford, Madison, quilted art, rusting fabric, Sewing, textile art | 2 Comments

Baby Me This!

Published July 8, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Just Hatched in Guilford, Connecticut is what you call a cute-as-a-button kind of a shop for babies and young children.

Take a look in every nook and cranny and you’ll… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged babies, baby blankets, baby registry, Books, booties, children, clothing, Connecticut, dresses, games, Guilford, hats, Just Hatched, socks, stuffed animals, t-shirts, toys | Leave a comment

MediaBOOM

Published June 11, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

To say that this Guilford, Connecticut company called Media BOOM stands alone in it’s design work is a huge understatement.

I first discovered Media Boom a few years back when… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged 1942, Advertising, brand, coding, Connecticut, David Copperfield, Guilford, Marketing, MediaBOOM.com, New York City, seo, web sites | 3 Comments

Christine Ohlman is Rockin the Beehive

Published May 25, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

How fun was this sitting in a diner booth in Guilford, Connecticut with the Beehive Queen herself, rocker Christine Ohlman.

Ohlman has a new CD out called “The Deep… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Beehive Queen, Berkshires, Boston University, Bronx, Bruce Springsteen, Christine Ohlman, Connecticut, contemporary rock R-and-B, deep southern soul, G.E. Smith, Guilford, Guitar, Institute for Musical Arts, musicologist, New Orleans Musicians's Clinic, Ronnie Spector, Saturday Night Live, SNL, song writer, songs | 1 Comment

There’s Nothing Like a Diner

Published April 9, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

What is it about a diner that just feels so comfy? Especially if it’s a vintage diner. It’s that whole booth thing I think, you feel sheltered, couple that with… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged 1950's, Ann Nyberg, blue plate special, Connecticut, Diner, Elm Street, Food, Geoff Fox, Georgie's, Guilford, Kitsch, New England, New Rochelle, New York, Nostalgia, Shoreline Diner,, Stratford, Vintage, West Haven, WTNH-TV | 9 Comments

Scrumptious Cookies, a Dozen Please.

Published March 6, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

I was in the neighborhood and I swear my car drove itself to the Red Rooster Baking Co. in Guilford, Connecticut. The gourmet premium cookies produced here by the loving… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Annie Mame, Connecticut, cookies, Guilford, Kimberly Welch, Red Rooster Baking Co. | 2 Comments

Karen Bussen is Simple, Stunning Everything

Published February 16, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

No it’s not “simply stunning.” It’s “simple stunning.” Simple Stunning, parties, weddings, brides, flowers, showers, you name it and and a wedding organizer and trust me, more titles are coming.… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged bouquet, celebrations, centerpieces, cocktail, Cocktails, Connecticut, etiquette, Event Planner, Fat Tuesday, Flowers, Guilford, Harlem, Karen Bussen, NYC, Ohio, Recipes, showers, Simple Stunning, style, town green, Wedding Planner, Weddings | 1 Comment

Roses for Autism

Published February 11, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

This beautiful idea was started by a father, Jim Lyman, whose son, Eli, has autism. He wanted to help his son and others grow in independence in the business world.… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Annie Mame, autism, autism spectrum, Connecticut, Farm, Flowers, greenhouse, Growing Possibilities, Guilford, Jim Lyman, New England, Pinchbeck Rose Farm, roses, Roses for Autism, Tom Pinchbeck | 5 Comments

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