Old Saybrook

Modern Vintage Or Is It Vintage Modern?

Published September 22, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

When you put the two words together, “modern” and “vintage” you get “Montage Decor” which is the name of a company and darling shop in Branford, the brainchild… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Branford, Connecticut, Design Wish, designer, Furniture, interior decorator, interior design, Kitsch, Mad Men, Make A Wish, modern, Old Saybrook, Pasta Cosi, Robin Reed, The Back Porch | 4 Comments

From Wall Street To Soda Pop Caps and Sea Glass

Published July 26, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

How did this blog post come about on Wilton Artisans? Well, I went to an art fair in Old Saybrook, Connecticut recently and ran into Beth Crowell’s booth and it… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Beth Crowell, bracelet, Connecticut, craft fair, jewelry, neckalce, Old Saybrook, retro, ring, sea glass, silver, soda pop, soda pop caps, Vintage, wall street, Wilton Artisans | 2 Comments

Is That A Ralph Lauren Or A Jimmy Johansmeyer?

Published July 19, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Uncovering all the great people, places, and things about Connecticut is my specialty, and have I got a gem for you this time. In West Haven, Connecticut, there is an… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged auction, Bert Bernardi, Colin Eastland, Connecticut, costume designer, Fashion, gala, gown, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Joe Landry, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, Pantochino, the arts, The Kate, Theater, theatrical, West Haven | Leave a comment

Katharine Hepburn’s Mansion By The Sea

Published May 21, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

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… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged 1938 Hurricane, Ann Nyberg, Aunt Katy, breakwater, Connecticut, Connecticut River, golf carts, golf course,, house by the sea, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn Cultural, lighthouse, Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook, sea roses, Stony Creek granite, The Kate, tides | 14 Comments

Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate

Published May 12, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

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… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged "Woman of The Year, Ann Nyberg, Anthony Harvey,, Connecticut, Ellsworth Grant, Hollywood, Hollywood Legends Series, Kate Hepburn's stamp, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Law and Order, Lion In Winter, Nora Considine, Old Hollywood, Old Saybrook, Sam Waterston, The Kate, U.S.Postal Service | 9 Comments

So Much to Say About Katharine Hepburn in a Documentary #1

Published April 28, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

This is really fun. Talking to people who really knew and spent time with the iconic actress, Connecticut’s own, Katharine Hepburn.Interviews are being done for a documentary for the Katharine… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Ann Nyberg, documentary, Fenwick, film, Katharine Hepburn, Old Saybrook | 1 Comment

Connecticut’s Gem of a Place With a Movie Star Name

Published April 10, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

The clock outside the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center says it’s nearly time for a show.

I spend a lot of time at The Kate because I’m a true believer… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Academy Award, Ann Nyberg, children's shows, Connecticut, dance, Emmy, Hepburn, Hollywood, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Museum, Music, National Landmark, non-profit, Old Hollywood, Old Saybrook, shows, The Kate, Theater | Leave a comment

There’s A Lot Going On At “The Kate!”

Published April 5, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, (The Kate), open only about 7 months, is finding its stride and is jam-packed with shows and exhibits and music and film and whatever… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Ann Nyberg, Artswork, Connecticut, drama, Ed Asner, Harry The Dirty Dog,, Junie B Jones, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Livingston Taylor, Music, Old Saybrook, opera, The Kate, Theater, Theatreworks USA, Tom Rush, Town Hall | Leave a comment

Honey, Get The Door, The Flowers Are Here!

Published March 29, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

You name it, Donna Santoro can do it. She and her husband, Jay own Madison Flower Shop and Garden Center and are probably there more than they are at home.… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Ann Nyberg, bows, Connecticut, decorating, floral, Flowers, garden center, gardening, holidays, Madison, Madison Flower Shop, Old Saybrook, The Kate, Weddings | 3 Comments

Katharine Hepburn’s Stamp.

Published March 15, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

To know me is to know that I am a lover of the arts and all things creative. I am a founding board of trustees member of the Katharine Hepburn… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged 92nd Street Y, Academy Awards, Clint Eastwood, Connecticut, dance, film, HD, Katharine Hepburn, May 13th, Meryl Streep, Old Holllywood, Old Saybrook, opera, Oscars, stamp, The Kate, The MET, U.S. Post Office | 3 Comments

Connecticut’s Katharine Hepburn

Published February 23, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Katharine Hepburn, there was nobody like her, probably never will be. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Katharine Hepburn is still the record holder for the number of Academy Awards won. She… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Academy Award, Annie Mame, Connecticut, Fenwick, film, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Katharine Hepburn's brownies, marina, May 12, Movies, Old Hollywood, Old Saybrook, Saybrook Point Inn and Spa, stamp, The Kate, U.S.Postal Service | 5 Comments

Attention: Knitters

Published February 12, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

There are knitters everywhere. On Thursday evenings at Panera’s in North Haven, Connecticut you can find a whole table full of gals knitting and chatting away about their various projects,… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Academy Awards, Annie Mame, Connecticut, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, knitters, Knitting, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook Yarn, Panera's, yarn | 4 Comments

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