Five questions with skincare genius and brow master Alina Karin of yourbestetician. Her gentle approach to tints and shaping has our team sold on her waxing skills, and we're all anxious to get on her (in demand!) schedule for a facial.   1. If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive,...

Five questions with Beth Gaskill of Big City Readers, a children's education company that promotes learning and literacy for infants to elementary-age children. She and her team focus on keeping kids and their parents engaged, entertained, and active, all while making connections and keeping re...

Five questions with Chicago jewelry artist Jeanette Park, designer and owner of Park/Ford. Her designs are designed for the woman who believes every day deserves a bit of beauty, and are sell-out stars in A+T's jewelry cases. 

Five questions with artist Ashley Crowe, probably better known as your instagram nail obsession, @Astrowifey. Beloved by Chicagoans and beyond, she's as talented as she is kind. We sat down with her in her Jefferson Park studio. 1. Where do you find design inspiration?   AC: Everywhere! Usually...

Five questions with fascinating multi-hyphenate Helen Berkun, fashion photographer, stylist, influencer, and mama of three.   1. Where do you find design inspiration?   HB: I’m inspired daily by music, culture, surroundings, travel, kids and often things that people find scary or dark, inspire m...

Five questions with Ginger Lu, content creator and fashion/lifestyle blogger at Chicago-centric mei-mei   1. Where do you find design inspiration?   GL: Just in my everyday life- people on the train, teens on bikes, a cool new Scandinavian interior designer’s page, the colors in an ice cream sh...