Magnolia bud
So many beautiful details on this stem as the magnolia wakes up in the Spring!
Natalie Hanson
I am an anthropologist and user experience (UX) executive. I lead a team that works in the healthcare space on both licensable software and custom client solutions. As an anthropologist, my research has focused on work practices and work environments. I have a special interest in how institutions respond to macro-economic, industry, and regional trends, and how the resulting organizational changes affect the lives of employees. You can learn more about me at http://www.nataliehanson.com.
Tulip
I love the colors on the interior of this tulip as it fades ...
New growth
I love seeing those first little tendrils of new growth unfurl!
Tantalizing signs!
Our first house in this neighborhood had mature landscaping, including a bush that bloomed yellow in the Spring. For a long time we thought it was Forsythia, but it turns out that it's Witch Hazel, and it blooms even earlier than the Forsythia. When we moved into our new house, there was no planting at… Continue reading Tantalizing signs!
Christmas flowers
My wife brought home a beautiful bouquet of flowers for our holiday dining table!
Love is everywhere!
Even in the messy morning bedsheets ...
TeaRex Cafe
We found a new boba place closer to home and I love the playful vibe they've created!
Boba fun
Some time ago we took the kids for boba / bubble tea and it's become a favorite outing. This shop in Evanston looks uninviting from the street, but the interior has some fun elements. And there is a wide selection of drinks to choose from: I can drink boba because of my food sensitivities, but… Continue reading Boba fun
Snow, sleet, and Spring?!
The weather has been so strange around here. Last weekend it was 80F (glorious!), then 50 F, and finally snow on Monday. This morning we had sleet showers. Our poor confused garden! And the bunny that lives under our porch seems grumpy about it too. Understandably!
Signs of Spring 2023
Beautiful signs of Spring are everywhere on my morning walk around the neighborhood. What a strange contrast to the snow and hail we’ve had …
Metal Forming #4 – Part 2
Here are my practice pieces from the final Metal Forming class before Christmas. Anticlastic forming wasn’t super hard, but the spiculum was a real challenge. It was hard to imagine how the paper pattern would translate to metal. And really hard for me to get the metal to do what I wanted! Of everything I… Continue reading Metal Forming #4 – Part 2
Happy New Year!
Wishing all good things to you and yours in the year to come! 💜🎆🥂🥰