Women Power
It’s truly amazing, maybe even a bit scary, what a group of women can do when they put their heads together! The Lady’s Room Consignment Boutique is a great example. Located on the corner of route 27 and River Road in Boothbay, The Lady’s Room is the brainstorm of Pam Olson of Boothbay. Armed with the knowledge that about 80% of all new business fail, Pam set her goals on being in the 20% success group. To ensure that this goal was met, Pam applied and was accepted in to the New Ventures program, which is sponsored by Women, Work, and Community. The course covers all the nuts and bolts of owning and operating your own business. Eola Ball of Newcastle is the instructor and positive energy of the class.
Pam, along with 14 other students of New Venture looking to be successful in their new businesses, began the tedious process of writing their business plans, doing market research, and gaining great networking opportunity. It wasn’t long before Pam and her fellow classmates realized how their different disciplines could be of service to one another. It first started with fellow classmate Lori White of InEx Interior Design volunteering to help create the store atmosphere and working out the spatial planning of the boutique. From there Artist/Muralist Carole MacDonald was asked if she could assist with some faux finishes to give the space a fresh new look. Sarah Szwajkos of Damn Rabbit Studios specializing in interior photography photographed the boutique’s interior. On opening day Alice Merry of Alice’s Sleep Ezzzzz Pillow Covers came armed with coffee and donuts along with pillows for a seating arrangement. This group of New Venture women, along with several close friends of Pam’s from the Boothbay region who assisted with lots of moral support, curtains, flowers, pricing, and tagging of women’s clothing, created an awesome team of “Women Power”.
The shop officially opened on April 24th . The boutique offers new and “gentle used” unique women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Pam offers free consultation of wardrobe assembly for anyone wanting assistance and new consignors are welcome. It’s sure to be a great asset to the Boothbay region. A grand opening is planned for Friday May 9th from 4 to 7 pm, featuring “The Art of Dressing” with local women showcasing the unique apparel that makes up the The Lady’s Room. All are invited to experience this collaborative work of local women.
The contact information for the The Lady’s Room and Pam is 207-633-4555, for Interior Designer Lori White is 207-215-7872. Artist/Muralist Carole MacDonald 207-832-7857, Sarah Szwajkos photographer 207-232-8541, Alice Merry 207-882-7733. Additional information on the New Ventures program can be found online at http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/
It’s truly amazing, maybe even a bit scary, what a group of women can do when they put their heads together! The Lady’s Room Consignment Boutique is a great example. Located on the corner of route 27 and River Road in Boothbay, The Lady’s Room is the brainstorm of Pam Olson of Boothbay. Armed with the knowledge that about 80% of all new business fail, Pam set her goals on being in the 20% success group. To ensure that this goal was met, Pam applied and was accepted in to the New Ventures program, which is sponsored by Women, Work, and Community. The course covers all the nuts and bolts of owning and operating your own business. Eola Ball of Newcastle is the instructor and positive energy of the class.
Pam, along with 14 other students of New Venture looking to be successful in their new businesses, began the tedious process of writing their business plans, doing market research, and gaining great networking opportunity. It wasn’t long before Pam and her fellow classmates realized how their different disciplines could be of service to one another. It first started with fellow classmate Lori White of InEx Interior Design volunteering to help create the store atmosphere and working out the spatial planning of the boutique. From there Artist/Muralist Carole MacDonald was asked if she could assist with some faux finishes to give the space a fresh new look. Sarah Szwajkos of Damn Rabbit Studios specializing in interior photography photographed the boutique’s interior. On opening day Alice Merry of Alice’s Sleep Ezzzzz Pillow Covers came armed with coffee and donuts along with pillows for a seating arrangement. This group of New Venture women, along with several close friends of Pam’s from the Boothbay region who assisted with lots of moral support, curtains, flowers, pricing, and tagging of women’s clothing, created an awesome team of “Women Power”.
The shop officially opened on April 24th . The boutique offers new and “gentle used” unique women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Pam offers free consultation of wardrobe assembly for anyone wanting assistance and new consignors are welcome. It’s sure to be a great asset to the Boothbay region. A grand opening is planned for Friday May 9th from 4 to 7 pm, featuring “The Art of Dressing” with local women showcasing the unique apparel that makes up the The Lady’s Room. All are invited to experience this collaborative work of local women.
The contact information for the The Lady’s Room and Pam is 207-633-4555, for Interior Designer Lori White is 207-215-7872. Artist/Muralist Carole MacDonald 207-832-7857, Sarah Szwajkos photographer 207-232-8541, Alice Merry 207-882-7733. Additional information on the New Ventures program can be found online at http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/
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