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 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 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...