Women's Business Center "The Entrepreneurial Spirit ~ Stories of Success"

The Women's Business Center

presents...

The Entrepreneurial Spirit ~ Stories of Success

October 20th, 2009

Southern NH University

I had the great pleasure to be a special guest at this incredibly inspirational event! Six amazing women shared their success stories who spearheaded their dynamic business ideas from the drawing board to the boardroom. They shared their philosophy and vision on how they each overcame challenges and adversity which ultimately led them to the successful businesses they run today! These guest speakers were Dr. Susan Lynch, Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, Linda Fanaras, Ginny Jawidzik, Sue Sylvester and Suzanne Bresette - all truly inspirational!

Sharing a moment with Christine Davis, Executive Director of the Women's Business Center

With my friend, Diane Durkin, Ms. New Hampshire Senior America 2009

Macy's Shop For A Cause

MACY'S ~ Shop For A Cause

Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH

October 17th, 2009

I had the pleasure of being invited to take part in the Macy's Shop For a Cause event for the Macy's at Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH. Beyond it being an incredible event to take part in and help raise funds, I was able to do it with my daughters, which makes it extra SPECIAL!

Proceeds from the event gow towards Feeding America and other local food banks as part of Macy's national "Come Together" campaign wich aims to privide 10 million mealsw for the hungry and other designated charities!

With Macy's Management and event coordinators Kathy Dobbs-GSM, Diane Nolan-GM, Mrs. NH (me) and Jay Rodrigues-GSM With Macy's team and the Alton Girls after the Fashion Show during the Shop for a Cause event. The Alton Girls in Formal wear - rock it out girls!

And Casual wear - oh yeah!

Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 - so proud of her girls in the Macy's Fashion Show for Shop For a Cause!

October Fest at Salzburg Square

October Fest

at Salzburg Square

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Amherst, NH

There's nothing like Fall in New England, specifically, New Hampshire! One place that kick starts the season is Salzburg Square and their annual October Fest event! On a gorgeous Fall day, there was live music, food, fun for both children and adults and unique items to taste and purchase from all the boutique stores at Salzburg Square.

I was asked to be there by Donna, the owner of Whimsey - love this store! We had fun greeting and talking to the many people that came thru October Fest. I enjoyed making the rounds to all the boutiques and seeing all of the unique and amazing things they all carry in their stores. Saw many familiar faces and made some new friends on this beautiful Fall day at October Fest - great event for all to come and enjoy!

With all the Boutique Owners at Salzburg Square: June Holbrook (Gallery Portraits), Karen Girado (Just Naturals), Margaret Phelan (Enchanted Lace), Mike Spyridakis (Property Owner), Susan Towner (Golden Egg), Roxanne Mansell (Roxie's Fashions), Donna Travis (Whimsey Square) Kneeling L to R: Linda May (Antiques at Mayfair), Sheila Osborn (aurvara Salon), Karen Farren (Gallery Portraits), Elie Elfata (Eden Restaurant)

With Donna and Meg from Whimsey - love these ladies! These folks were amazing!!

This woodcarving was incredible! With the artists Ron Mulley and Kent McKenzie of Woodcarvings

Reflections Fashion Show

http://www.thenhmirror.com/

It’s that time of year again – time for fall foliage, apple picking and back-to-school – but more importantly, time for "Reflections".

The annual Reflections Fashion Show took place on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bedford High School. This year, the NH Mirror teamed up with Families in Transition for a bigger and better show.

Several boutiques showcased their fashions on stage at the event. This year’s participants were Real Bodies of Amesbury, Junz Boutique of Nashua, Alapage of Bedford and Harley Davidson of Manchester. In addition, it featured hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a silent auction.

The event benefited Families in Transition and Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.

With the wonderful ladies from Families in Transition before the show, so sweet!

With the lovely June from Junz and my first Junz outfit - sassy!

My second JUNZ outfit - LOVED this shirt!!

My last Junz outfit - LOVED this Jacket!!!

With Miss New Hampshire, the lovely Lindesy Graham

With the Victoria and her staff from Transformations Hair and Now who did an amzing job on my hair!

With my fellow Junz Models

JUNZ - Reflections Fashion Show Fitting

I'll be modeling for JUNZ Boutique for the Reflections Fashion Show. I had the pleasure of meeting June and her staff at her store. Such lovely things!! In a matter of minutes she dressed, accessorized me and got me pumped to show her fabulous things!

With June, owner of JUNZ Boutique in Nashua outside her store.

The Milford Pumpkin Festival

The 20th Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival

October 9th, 10th & 11th, 2009

Milford, NH

The Milford Pumpkin Festival is an event that my family and I have gone to since we've lived in NH. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the event - how special! Not only is it a fun family event, but for me, it's a reminder of how gorgeous NH is this time of year with all the leaves turning their beautiful colors, the smell of the fall crisp air and the togetherness of a town within our state. This is my favorite time of year in NH!

I had the great honor of being a judge for it's Annual Talent Show at the Amato Center. It was a great night spent with my fellow judges and all the amazing local talent - they were all fabulous and each act had something special to offer the audience to keep us entertained and excited! At the end of the night a 1st, 2nd, audience favorite and honorable mentions were selected! It was great show, CONGRATULATIONS to all who participated and to the winners!

With my fellow Talent Show Judges and the 1st, 2nd, Audience Favorite and Honorable Mention Winners!

With the lovely Roberta and Alan Woolfson - Pumpkin Festival Talent organizers and wonderful people!

Fall Fun with my baby girls - hayrides, pumpkins, apple picking OH MY!

My girls at the Pumpkin Festival taking in the HUGE Pumpkins!