APRIL FEATURED MEMBER ~ Catherine Nicole Jewelry

Name: Catherine N. Cottingham

Business Name: Catherine Nicole

What You Do:  Jewelry Designer

How Long You've Been in Business:  6 years

Why You Love What You Do:
The best thing about designing jewelry is that you get to be as creative as a fine artist, but then additionally, when adorned by a customer, the art becomes both the piece itself and its movement with the wearer.  In fact one of the best parts of doing business here in Austin is that I get to see my work on my customers, which is a satisfaction I don’t get from my out-of-State patrons.

I also love that my job requires me to look for and find inspiration from everything.  I am especially inspired by ancient and indigenous ornamentation and the expressive role it plays, particularly in cultures where they wear more jewelry than clothing. I’m inspired by the semi-precious stones I work with which are an incredible example of the nuances in nature. And I’m inspired by the women who put on a piece of jewelry they love and instantly feel happier.

Anything Else You'd Like To Tell the World:
We are having our second ever sample sale this month (the first was a huuuge success). It will be on April 29th at my studio at 6pm (just in time for Mother’s Day and grad gifts), and items will be up to 70% off!!  It’s an invite only affair, but all my WING girls are invited, along with anyone you’d like to bring.

Why You Love WING:
I really do love WING, as you can tell by the fact that I have only ever missed one meeting.  I enjoy hearing about each business and learning with all the members.  It’s a wonderful thing and wonderful energy to be with other young entrepreneur women who have so many of the same questions, and challenges when it comes to running our businesses.  I also love how we can network with each other, without having our game-faces on or having to pitch ourselves. It’s just a comfortable and fun environment to meet, share and help each other out.

Contact Catherine: www.catherinenicole.com / catherine@catherinenicole.com / 512.739.8221