I'm Ann Nyberg, and I live for the "find." I'm constantly uncovering remarkable people and places in Connecticut. My passion is sharing these stories with you.
About Ann
The Victorian Lady and The Bubble Master
These two have the whole world in their hands, well actually in this case it’s a bubble. Meet Casey and Kandie Carle of East Haddam, Connecticut. Kandie is known as the Victorian Lady and Casey is a bubble guy and performs for audiences around the world in Bubble Mania. How did this married couple meet more than 20 years ago?… Continue reading
Now That’s A Bunch Of Croc!
Just ask Robert Greeenberg anything about the city of New Haven, go ahead, anything. The man is a walking, talking croc-drawing extremely animated encyclopedia. Okay, in modern terms think of him as a type of Google search for the Elm City. New Haven is coming up on its 375th birthday, and Greenberg can recite chapter and verse that far… Continue reading
Bette Davis And Betty Page Would Be Proud
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… Continue reading
Fiber Art Taken To A Whole New Level
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 gals quilting together, this is something she creates on her own.
She mixes and matches all kinds of fabric, some of which she even manipulates by dyeing it, or discharging… Continue reading
World Famous Sculptor Calls Connecticut Home
Think of Gilbert Boro’s architecturally gorgeous 3,500 square foot studio in Old Lyme, Connecticut as a kind of Santa’ s workshop for sculptors.
There is everything you need from widgets to chain to wood, metal, steel, aluminum, spray paint, glue, welding torches and on and on to make enormous outdoor works of art.
His models are built in the studio… Continue reading
There's A Lot Going On At "The Kate!"
Entertainment Deco Style In Connecticut
Consign Dahling, It’s All The Rage
The World Gets Smaller When You TravelPrevious Finds
From Perfume To Furniture
I just eat this history stuff up in Connecticut. Did you know that the long time Carroll Cut-Rate Furniture in West Haven,...
Anna’s Creations Will “Floor” You!
This is just a great idea, period. Anna Amore of Amore Floor Covering and Design Center and Photographer and media...
The Victorian Lady and The Bubble Master
These two have the whole world in their hands, well actually in this case it's a bubble. Meet Casey and Kandie Carle of East...
Rich Is The “Wood Wiz”
Rich Ramagli of Madison, Connecticut loves to work with raw wood, in particular wood with "rich" grains like oak, because he...
AJ Jansen Is A Country Rebel Rose
At six years old AJ Jansen, growing up in Torrington, Connecticut, got on stage at school and started singing and there has...
