Commissioned two pieces that turned out perfect. Chuck was very receptive to feedback and turned…read morethem around so quickly.

I hired Chuck and friends for a day at the middle school. The kids LOVED the caricatures. Check is…read moresuper talented. Highly recommend.

I am so glad that we hired High Key Murals! Max was so easy to work with. We wanted to do a custom…read moremural in an Airbnb where our living room had a wall that was 16 ft tall. It was great collaborating and coming up with a plan. Then when it came to executing it was truly amazing to watch our dream come to life! Max even worked around us having a dog and toddlers in the space, not the easiest thing to do but he's a pro!! so yes hire High Key, you won't regret it!

From the owner: Welcome to High Key Murals, your premier fully insured Chicago Art Studio dedicated to the art of…read moreHand Painted Murals since 2007. With expertise in both Indoor and Outdoor Hand Painted Advertising and Signage, as well as bespoke creations for companies, pediatric medical offices, nurseries, schools, and city projects, we bring visions to life with creativity and precision. We're proud to cater to a diverse range of budgets, ensuring that quality artistry is accessible to all. Trust High Key Murals to elevate your space with our artistic excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction.

I have been a fan of Wonder City Studio for some time. They provide home portraits by commission,…read moreand they are truly beautiful. The owners are moving to another state, and they're liquidating their current stock of prints and whatnot. Since they don't plan to reprint I knew I had to jump on it so I purchased two prints, one of Chicago two-flats because I lived in a two-flat when I first moved to Chicago, and one of Chicago home styles because I love the architecture (I especially love a Chicago bungalow). There were a few other ones I considered as well but if I'd purchased all the ones I wanted then I'd have just bought one of everything. They also have some prints of other cities, such as New Orleans. They have some non-home-related prints, mostly of Chicago. And I think that although they're closing their Chicago studio, they may still take commissions so you can contact them via their site.

Lillstreet Art Center is a magical place, it has a little bit of everything!…read more I've taken everything from pottery classes to jewelry workshops to textile classes here. They really have a wide selection and great time options in the evenings for those who work 9-5. 12 years later I still use the garlic grater I made in a sculpting class. Prices are expected, but reasonable for what you get. Teachers are awesome and work with you to help you learn, even if working with clay isn't your thing (I learned quickly it wasn't my thing). But it's still fun to try something new! In the heart of Ravenswood easily accessible by the el, and they do have parking if you drive. Definitely check out this gem if you haven't yet.

As described in the Lillstreet Art Center website, it was "founded in 1975, Lillstreet is a…read morecreative workspace for artists of all levels, from first-timers, to professionals. No matter how you define yourself, you belong here!" When Daughter told me that she had just registered for a "Beginning Wheelthrowing" class at Lillstreet, I did not know the art center. However, I had always been curious about wheelthrowing and wanted to finally learn about it, so I registered too! We both registered for a 10-week class that met once a week in the weekend. It had been a fun 10 weeks! Well, we had missed 2 classes for our unexpected trip to Europe, but we were fortunate that we could make up work by going to "open studios" that are available only to current students. Our teacher Jen FitzGerald has 25 years of experience in ceramics. Both Jen and the class assistant, Kim, are very kind, welcoming, and encouraging. Jen always has solutions to whatever problems that we might have. After she made a demonstration throwing on the wheel, she would go around the classroom to see how everybody was doing with her own work. It was especially helpful during the first couple of classes that Jen came by me and helped me one-on-one to overcome the hurdles that I had. After I "mastered" the techniques, wheelthrowing is relaxing and fun. Glazing pottery has been a lot of fun too! Looking for our fired glazed work on the common shelves is like Christmas! There have been nice surprises of how the glazed work turned out! Now both Daughter and I have made a bunch of cups, mugs, and bowls that we are proud of. Like a lot of the students at Lillstreet, our passion for ceramics have been ignited, this class won't be the last! Lillstreet Art Center not only offers a lot of different art classes for all levels, it also hosts private events like birthday parties, and one-time workshops that you can test the water and have some fun. There is a gallery/gift shop that features a lot of one-of-a-kind creations from teachers and students, most are really sophisticated and professional, and inspirational too! There is a small café that you can enjoy local baked goods. We had tried the almond croissants which were very good. Our teacher Jen is having a Lounge Show "Mudweaver Ceramics" in the cafe, from November 1 to 30, 2024. The show showcases some very amazing ceramic art that looks like woven baskets! Come see the show if you can! Closing reception is on Friday, November 29 at 6:00 PM.

A lot of nice, modern styled furniture pieces here; unfortunately, the dining table that we liked…read moredidn't have any chairs to match without fabric on them. Staff was approachable and helpful.

I came to the new Andersonville location in June and bought an amazing couch! I love it so much!…read moreExcellent and friendly customer service. The store doesn't do deliveries but they have a delivery company they work with and they walked me through the process and we set it up right away. They let me buy their floor model sofa and delivered it the next day! I was so happy because I really needed a couch right away to get my new apartment up and running. Very cool store. Lots of great choices. I'm so happy I was recommended to come here!

Neighborhood gem! Large variety of plants, pots, decor, candles and more. Very friendly and…read morehelpful. Pricing is reasonable, great if your looking for a gift or something to make your home feel special

Damn, this is a great store. I wish I didn't like it so much because I can easily see myself…read morespending far too much money here. I heard of this store months ago, when I was looking up plant shops to visit. I've driven by a few times because it's only about a mile away from me. Finally, when I saw that Charlene H.'s review, I first added her as a friend and then decided I needed to get to H+T sometime soon. Serendipity would lead to me to be just a couple blocks from the shop today so I decided I should stop in. That was a mistake, because I spent a lot more money than I had intended to spend. This store is at its core a home decor store, so it's not specifically a plant shop. But they DO have an extensive collection of plants, both indoor houseplants and outdoor plants. They have starters and they have seeds as well. Of course they have just about everything you need to care for your plants too: pots, gloves, potting soil, pruning shears, and so on. They have a really nice collection of pots, by the way; in addition to some of the ones I've seen at just about every plant shop, I got a couple others that I haven't seen elsewhere and are quite beautiful. Their prices are not out of line with other plant shops in the area. But I didn't stop there, because they have a seriously beautiful collection of items to decorate your home. I restrained myself to some extent but I could have gotten a lot more. I bought a photo frame, a basket for the new ZZ plant I purchased, a raven ZZ, and the two pots. They have really beautiful picture frames here so now I need to identify photos that I want prints of so I can buy more frames. (Can we bring back film photography, please?) Clever and cute idea to put photos of Lizzo in all of the frames, I dig it. I really like my plant basket too, so I may need to buy more of them. They had some really nice side tables that I would probably use as plant stands since some of them are small... or if I had more fancy furniture in my home too, I suppose. This is a store that I would love to buy things from because they'd make my home look sophisticated. The staff were really friendly, welcoming, and happy to help me. They charged me twice for one of the pots, but I realized that before leaving and they fixed it straightaway. Then when I realized I had bought a 5x7 frame instead of a 4x6 frame, the return was easy. But they do have a more conservative return policy than a mass merchandiser would, so be sure that you understand the return policy before you purchase.

The best in the business, I only trust Art and his team for all of my custom framing projects…read morebecause he's honest and fairly priced. He always is personable and lets me know what my options are in terms of selection of different frame styles and the finished products speak for themselves.

Wow! We've been coming here for the last few years and love the quality of work as well as the ease…read moreof working with the owner. His experience and expertise has been very helpful as he suggests colors, frames, glass, and matting styles. He is very patient with me as I usually have a loose idea in my head for the design I'm after, but I don't know it until I see it. He works with me to show me tons of variations of mat and frame combo colors until I find what looks great to me. Highly recommend!!!!

We had a great experience working with Ron at Precision Signs. He cares deeply about his clients'…read morehappiness, and is absolutely precise when it comes to his own work and artistry. We would definitely use him again. 10/10

Great signs and detailing. Iconic clientele. Always fun to find them throughout the city.read more