Burnt out & creatively stifled after a decade in corporate America, Kara spent 3 years obsessively running hundreds of tests in a 40-square foot Chicago kitchen to bring the perfect Beatrix & Co candle to life. She loves a well crafted design and a well crafted cocktail. 

Hand poured in a sunny Chicago studio, Beatrix & Co. candles are made for vibrant people. Custom blended in small batches, we exclusively use clean ingredients: all natural soy & coconut waxes and the highest quality phthalate-free essential & perfume oils. Our scents are inspired by the memories and moments that make life worth living.

In 2009, Sara and Kevin wanted to combine their collective civic pride with their entrepreneurial spirit. Equipped with graphic design and marketing backgrounds, as well as some stupidity, they started with just a few designs stocked in the closet of their small apartment. To their surprise, people seemed to like what they were doing. They quit their jobs and went all in. A few years later they were married and, of course, had t-shirts as favors.

Sarah and Nick got their start by being really into eating (who’s not?). The fresh, homegrown herbs that they desired were not supported by their yard-less home and busy lifestyle. Determined to find a solution, they turned to their windowsills and put pen to paper. By making their own hydroponic system that hadn’t yet existed in a seamless, beautiful and accessible way, they grew foolproof plants and even maintained our self-esteem (after a few tries).

Stock was founded in 2012 as a heritage fashion brand, manufactured entirely in our Chicago factory. After building a strong cult following, they were approached by Alinea—top ranked restaurant in the world—to create a custom uniform program for their staff. Other prominent establishments followed, with Goose Island, RPM Steak and Soho House being some of their earliest clients. Since then, Stock has grown to be an indispensable partner to some of the greatest establishments in the world not only due to their designs, but also their obsessive focus on quality, functionality and customer experience.

You Are Beautiful started as a passion project in 2002 with 100 stickers, with a goal to help people feel better every day. The project was run out of a two car garage until 2018. YAB HQ was then opened in Chicago, offering a retail store front (open to the public daily), as well as housing their studio. They are extremely grateful for the global community who has helped spread millions of stickers, murals, & art installations far and wide!