In this latest edition of our Five For Friday, meet Ashley Thorne of A.M.Thorne Jewelry! Based in Washington D.C and New York City, Ashley specializes in simplicity and gemstones with individual character. She draws influence from natural beauty found in nature, modernism, historical techniques, ...

Five questions with artist and business owner Isabelle Gougenheim. Currently based in Chicago, Isabelle was raised in  Strasbourg, France. Her art is centered on graffiti and street-inspired images that she prints on silk and modal, resulting in incredibly luxurious, colorful scarves that catch...

Five quick questions with designer and studio jeweler Laura Wood. A presence in the A+T jewel box since the beginning, Laura's brightly colored sculptural work makes a huge impact, and is a favorite of our customers and staff. We are excited to share her inspiration, style, and beyond!    1....

Five questions with destination and wedding photographer Melody Joy Adams of Melody Joy Photography, whose images are the sort that stick to one's soul. Best known for her work in weddings, we at A+T are also very into her architecture and travel photography. She's even taken portraits of A+T st...

Five questions with jewelry designer and metalsmith Olivia Shih. Based in Oakland, Olivia hand-carves each of her pieces, creating textured, unique works of art. Olivia is dedicated to conscious making, and her work explores the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability. Be sure to check out he...

Five questions with jewelry designer and all-around lovely human Jenni Dowie of Miarante Jewelry. Jennie uses bi-color tourmalines, black diamonds, and 14k gold to craft her dainty earrings, rings, and necklaces here in Chicago. Be sure to check out her delicate, detailed work at A+T, both online...

Five questions with Hwa Kinoshita Kim, designer and Co-Creator and Head of Creative/Branding at Fungisaurs Inc. Currently popular as a collectible mystery box toy,  Fungisaurs are in development to be an augmented reality mobile game.  1. Where do you find design inspiration? HK: It’s h...

Five questions with the brilliant Adia Sykes, an independent curator and arts administrator. 

Five questions with  Design Publicist and founder of Wolf PR, Nora Wolf. A former Chicagoan,  Nora is now based in New York, and is one of the hosts for the New York Creative Social Concern, an organization connecting designers to each other and new bars. 1. Where do you find design inspirati...