Venetucci Home

Thank You

So my little retail corner of the world called Annie Mame has been open since April 1st, 2012, and I have learned a lot about many of you. So four… Continue reading

Home Grown Shops

So, I started out on my whirlwind, “let’s try retail” adventure with Annie Mame on April 1, 2012 at the very well established Venetucci Home in Westbrook, Connecticut. The dust… Continue reading

A Pristine 1940′s Coffee Service

There are lots and lots of new things at Annie Mame including a pristine 1940′s art deco style, bake lite, coffee service, just beautiful. Just plug it in and it’s… Continue reading

Paris At The Shore

This event on Sunday, May 20th from 1 to 4 pm is going to be awesome! It will be creative and fun and the outside of Venetucci Home in Westbrook,… 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

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