How to Spend $150 at Paper & Pencil
This decidedly analog stationery shop is stocked with beautiful, tactile communication tools.
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A Very Chicago Gift Guide
Put your local pride under wraps with treasures made in or inspired by our city.
The Lori Lightfoot Effect
A few sizes larger than your father’s suit and a few smaller than David Byrne’s, the archetypal Lori Lightfoot suit drooped over her diminutive frame and cascaded into a gray puddle. When she paired the pinstripe version with her signature fedora, it looked like Al Capone cosplay. Now it appears that the former mayor’s much-maligned … Read more
Taking Shape
Exaggerated form elevates these common objects.
Sculpture on a String
Artful pendant lights can make a room shine, gallery-style.
Opposites Attract
Black and white are anything but basic when brought together in a purposeful way.
The Return of Oak Street
The on-again, off-again luxury shopping strip is back in a major way.
Artists in Their Natural Habitats
Four of the city’s buzziest creators offer a peek inside their studios — and a glimpse of this season’s looks.