Don't you just LOVE self covered belts that add the perfect finishing touch to your vintage dress? I know I do! So much, that I've added a few of these lovelies to some of my dresses in 2010 and carried this addiction over into 2011!
For sample making, I usually just need one belt made before putting everything into production. Since one belt doesn't cut it for the belt manufacturers, I turn to Pat's Custom Buttons and Belts in Lodi, California for my sample belt making needs. Pat Mahoney runs her business from the comfort of her home. She doesn't have a website so it's kind of difficult to find her information. However, I adore her craftsmanship so much and hope the best of success for her, so I've decided to share her information with all of you :)
Pat Mahoney caters to both the professional designer and the hobbyist. She has many many different buckle shapes and sizes and makes belts as small as 1/2" to over 2 inches. To order from her, simply send her your fabric in an envelope that she provides with her catalog, fill out the information and in about a week you'll have your belt. This is perfect for those that want to replace worn out belts on their vintage dresses, or for your hand made creations.
To get a catalog, send a $5.00 check to:
Pat's Custom Buttons and Belts
537 York Street
Lodi, CA 95240
phone: 209-369-5410
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday Sale on Etsy!
Hey ladies, we have some items listed on Etsy including our popular dungarees and overalls as well as some clearance items. All items are 20% off Friday, November 26th 2010 through Sunday November 28th, 2010. To claim your 20% off you MUST enter code NKDBLACKFRIDAY10
This is an excellent opportunity to get some cute items that will keep you warm all through winter at great prices.
Don't forget, the sale ends on Sunday evening at 9pm Mountain Standard Time.
This is an excellent opportunity to get some cute items that will keep you warm all through winter at great prices.
Don't forget, the sale ends on Sunday evening at 9pm Mountain Standard Time.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tis the season for photographic memories!
Still haven't taken your holiday photos for your family, spouse or office? Well get on it! Nicole Katherine Designs has their list of favorite photographers. Please feel free to comment on this blog and name your favorite photographer in your area as this is only for Southern California and Montana.
And don't forget, it's not too early to plan your shoot for Valentine's Day!
Southern California
Jason Holmes Photography
Jason Holmes can be found at www.jholmesphoto.com and does fantastic work in portraits, wedding photography, fashion, marketing, interior design and the home building industry. He's currently offering some fantastic family portrait deals. If you can't go to him, he can bring his studio to you. Contact him at jason@jholmesphoto.com
Through My Eyes
Through My Eyes studio is run by Cathy Settles. She specializes in family and children's portraits, fashion and also does photography for the California Highway Patrol. She produces beautiful images and will also add holiday graphic illustrations to your images for holiday cards at an additional small fee. Cathy Settles can be reached through her website at www.tmephoto.net
JMV Foto
JMV is the work of Jorge M. Vargas, Jr. He's mostly known for his hotrod, pin-up and fashion photography, but also does portraits. He's located near Long Beach and can be reached at jmvfoto@gmail.com
Jim Knell Photography
Jim Knell, a former production photographer for movies and television, does fantastic work for fashion, events, and occasional pin-up. He also does headshots and will both film and photograph your wedding. He can be contacted at filmthis1@gmail.com and also through his website at http://www.unleadedpictures.com/
Montana
Lady West Photography
Lady West Photography is the mother-daughter team of Cheri and Jillian Mamuzich. Cheri specializes in outdoors portraits and has a magical touch for capturing people with their animal companions. She also does glamour portraits and likes to capture the beauty of women ages 40 and over. For an additional fee a hair and make-up team can come in and doll up clients for that perfect photo. Cheri can be reached at ladywestphotography@gmail.com
Steven Begleiter
Steven Begleiter moved to Missoula, MT from back east several years ago. A former magazine photographer, he now has a studio in downtown Missoula and caters to all your photography needs... family portraits, school and senior pictures, glamour, and pin-up. Steven can be reached through his website at www.begleiter.com
And don't forget, it's not too early to plan your shoot for Valentine's Day!
Southern California
Jason Holmes Photography
Jason Holmes can be found at www.jholmesphoto.com and does fantastic work in portraits, wedding photography, fashion, marketing, interior design and the home building industry. He's currently offering some fantastic family portrait deals. If you can't go to him, he can bring his studio to you. Contact him at jason@jholmesphoto.com
Through My Eyes
Through My Eyes studio is run by Cathy Settles. She specializes in family and children's portraits, fashion and also does photography for the California Highway Patrol. She produces beautiful images and will also add holiday graphic illustrations to your images for holiday cards at an additional small fee. Cathy Settles can be reached through her website at www.tmephoto.net
JMV Foto
JMV is the work of Jorge M. Vargas, Jr. He's mostly known for his hotrod, pin-up and fashion photography, but also does portraits. He's located near Long Beach and can be reached at jmvfoto@gmail.com
Jim Knell Photography
Jim Knell, a former production photographer for movies and television, does fantastic work for fashion, events, and occasional pin-up. He also does headshots and will both film and photograph your wedding. He can be contacted at filmthis1@gmail.com and also through his website at http://www.unleadedpictures.com/
Montana
Lady West Photography
Lady West Photography is the mother-daughter team of Cheri and Jillian Mamuzich. Cheri specializes in outdoors portraits and has a magical touch for capturing people with their animal companions. She also does glamour portraits and likes to capture the beauty of women ages 40 and over. For an additional fee a hair and make-up team can come in and doll up clients for that perfect photo. Cheri can be reached at ladywestphotography@gmail.com
Steven Begleiter
Steven Begleiter moved to Missoula, MT from back east several years ago. A former magazine photographer, he now has a studio in downtown Missoula and caters to all your photography needs... family portraits, school and senior pictures, glamour, and pin-up. Steven can be reached through his website at www.begleiter.com
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Website is back
Alright ladies, the website is back up and running. Updates and the webstore will be back shortly. Thank you for your patience.
With Winter in the Air...
Just when everyone else is preparing for winter, Nicole Katherine Designs is gearing up for Spring and Summer. We are pleased to announce that the Spring/Summer 2011 collection is finished and is now being submitted for production. The catalog and line sheets will be available in just a few weeks. With things getting as hectic as they were with small store orders every couple of weeks, we decided to set quarterly production deadlines and set completion dates.
The photoshoot for the catalog was so much fun. What an excellent team we had: Photographers Jason Holmes and Cathy Settles of Through My Eyes Photography captured such lovely images of models Rockin' Kitty and Violet Valentine. Patty Cordova of Cherry & Olive donated accessories, Lydia Ramos of Black Rose Hair and Make-Up Design made the ladies look gorgeous, and Omar Castaneda donated his beautiful green Ford. We couldn't have asked for a better team. The catalog was shot at a mid-20th century home in Hollywood, and provided a lot of inspiration and amazing settings.
Thank you everyone for your hard work! :)
The photoshoot for the catalog was so much fun. What an excellent team we had: Photographers Jason Holmes and Cathy Settles of Through My Eyes Photography captured such lovely images of models Rockin' Kitty and Violet Valentine. Patty Cordova of Cherry & Olive donated accessories, Lydia Ramos of Black Rose Hair and Make-Up Design made the ladies look gorgeous, and Omar Castaneda donated his beautiful green Ford. We couldn't have asked for a better team. The catalog was shot at a mid-20th century home in Hollywood, and provided a lot of inspiration and amazing settings.
Thank you everyone for your hard work! :)
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Slight Annoyances of Business Ownership
And here we are, another November, with the same issue as every November since 2003. Website is down because our genius web host set the expiration to occur before the billing cycle. I was reassured that this wouldn't happen again this year, and here we are with the same problem. Now, if you're wondering what happened to www.nicolekatherine.com that's it! And it will be up again on the 9th, unless if I can change the web host company and straighten this issue out before then. We shall see, as I have a very full plate for the next two weeks.
However, you can always make purchases from Get Go Retro at www.getgoretro.com :) Get Go Retro will be one of the main hubs for Nicole Katherine Designs starting in 2011!
I suppose that's about it for now. Oh, I would like to welcome my new followers. Such a small and loved handful, thank you for reading my dull blogs LOL.
However, you can always make purchases from Get Go Retro at www.getgoretro.com :) Get Go Retro will be one of the main hubs for Nicole Katherine Designs starting in 2011!
I suppose that's about it for now. Oh, I would like to welcome my new followers. Such a small and loved handful, thank you for reading my dull blogs LOL.
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