veddma

I am a creature who has been shaped by the Russian upbringing, literature, rock and bardic music, North American culture, English, and to a lesser extent French and German languages, honeymoon in Ireland, photography, piano and acoustic guitar, goth, Tolkien, Terry Pratchett, jigsaw puzzles, computer science education, a myriad of books, authors, musicians, and lately - birth and motherhood.

I have three children, with the youngest born in the spring of 2017. I've been participating in several birth- and parenting-related community organizations - CHOICE! A birth and baby film festival, Consumers Supporting Midwifery Care, Mothers of Change, and I know how important it is to support and cherish women through their reproductive years. That is why I focus on birth and fertility jewellery, and especially on Blessingway beads. It is a beautiful ceremony that brings women together to create a circle of love and support for the new mama.

I blog about my reality at FingeringZen.com. I have released an e-Book which you can get for free at ProductiveZenMama.com - it's called "Zen Transition to Motherhood - Is there life after birth?" and it is full of strategies for a smooth, peaceful time with your new baby.

My creations emerge out of that whirlwind of experiences. I make Blessingway beads and cards, Tree of Life jewelry, pregnancy tracking necklaces, fertility cycle tracking jewelry, belly beads, mala beads, earrings, and necklaces. I have recently discovered the joy of mandala painting and am exploring the kaleidoscope of patterns and colours.

I am also a jigsaw puzzle addict - my collection includes over 800 puzzles, which I am documenting on my blog: FingeringZen.com.