A designer from Michigan's West Coast, Catherine Hodge creates jewelry wardrobe favorites focusing on femininity, texture, and simplicity.  She launched Catherine Marissa in 2004 and The Avery Winslow Collection in 2007.

A member of the Etsy West Michigan Team and the Grand Rapids Craft Club, Catherine believes strongly in the beauty and uniqueness of handmade products and pays careful attention to the quality and craftsmanship of her own work.  Her designs have been featured in numerous industry publications including BeadStyle {most recently, the All Star Issue}, Step by Step Wire Jewelry, & Bead Trends magazines, Lark Book's "Beading with World Beads", and the soon-to-be-released "30 Minute Necklaces".