Category Archives: Life/Personal

Supporting the Hauser family – Auction for Eleni

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Wild Naiada Designs

A wonderful quilt blogger, Rachel of Stitched In Color, has recently given birth to her third child – baby girl Eleni. After complications during birth, Eleni has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The community is organizing a support effort via … Continue reading →

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Learning to knit: “Frostlight” Scarf

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Wild Naiada Designs

Starting on creative projects has been the second hardest thing for me since I’ve become a parent. The first, surprise surprise, is the effect of sleep deprivation. First three months, it was minimal and thus negligible. Then Dasha begun learning to roll … Continue reading →

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Salmon & Pineapple Salad

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Wild Naiada Designs

Before Dasha’s birth, an evening in was a rarity. If we weren’t visiting friends, family, or the climbing gym, we were sipping on Bubble Tea at our favorite cafe while engrossed in our Kindles. Nowadays, I’m ecstatic when I manage to … Continue reading →

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Kale fruit smoothie

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Wild Naiada Designs

I’ve decided to try something different – to expand this blog to all sorts of endeavors, rather than keeping a narrow jewelry focus. Why? Mainly because, three and a half months into motherhood, I cast a much wider creative net, … Continue reading →

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Wading Back To Self

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Wild Naiada Designs

Dear all, how have you been? A little over three weeks on the new job (ahem, parenthood) and I’m tentatively getting the hang of being a caretaker/main food supply. Flexibility, readiness to take naps anytime, and willingness to eat anything … Continue reading →

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