Women in Art 278 Magazine October 2014 | Page 34

american artist Laurie Beringer handcrafted jewelry I started NorthCoastCottage Jewelry Design & Vintage Treasures in 2012, and it’s been a fun and wild ride ever since. I’ve met the loveliest people around the world on Etsy, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest just by sharing what I love to do. NorthCoastCottage Jewelry offers original creations in affordable high-quality jewelry, as well as special vintage treasures. A 10 percent portion of all proceeds are donated to worthy causes, such as animal welfare, wildlife preservation, conservation and the environment, legal aid, hunger and poverty, and pediatric cancer research and treatment. Customers are welcome to specify where the 10 percent of their orders should be directed.