Brandonista Spotlight: Vicki Cotnoir

I'm excited to announce a new feature on the blog. Each week I'll be featuring a different Brandonista. What's a Brandonista? A smart & savvy woman rocking the small business world. Today, the spotlight shines on Vicki Cotnoir of Ruby Beets!

Name Vicki Cotnoir

Business Name: Ruby Beets: Gatherings

Occupation: Artist and Gatherer

1. Briefly describe your business.Gathering of Vintage Mixed Media Art Supplies

2. How did you come up with your business concept/idea?I am mixed media artist with a keen eye for those fabulous vintage treasures,and I knew there was other that would equally love my vintage finds.

3. What are your three superpowers?         
1.Thinking outside the box
2. Having a fabulous eye for vintage gems

3. My inner voice...When I listen it is fabulous,when I don't I am very very sorry

4. What's the most valuable piece of advice you've ever received?
Sometimes you have to take some rotten tomatoes

5. What are your three guilty pleasures?
1. Estate Sales,Thrift Stores,Garage Sales Long bath to end my day. 

2. In central Florida we have the most fabulous sunshine in the Winter,it heals the soul.
3. I love to gather magazines and catalogue sit in my chair and let the sun heal me.


6. When they make a movie of your life, which actress will play you?

I have no clue! 

7. Any words of wisdom for fellow female entrepreneurs?

 Your living is your loving,and is much like a garden. The more you tend to it,the better the results

Connect with Vicki

Website(s): http://www.etsy.com/shop/RubyBeets & http://www.Rubysjustenuff.etsy.com Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-Beets/173516002764287 

Blog: http://brokenmemories.typepad.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BrokenMemories