Block Design began in 2000, shortly after lead designer Tara Ashe graduated. Tara was keen to combine a passion for design with her engineering background, to create a range of functional, beautiful lifestyle products. For the team, each day in the studio is a collaborative hub of creativity, colour and innovation. Every product begins life in the studio, situated above their workshop. They work hard to ensure they deliver the highest quality design and finish.

Block Design's aim is to bring joy, infusing life with colour, distinctive design and products made to last.

Block Design

Waterproof Playing Cards

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Tool Kit

Bamboo Socks - Edition 3

Bamboo Socks - Edition 2

Bamboo Socks - Edition 1

Small Reversible Vase

Pop To The Shop

Plant Buddy

Over Night

Nails On The Go

Hot Desk

Coffee Connoisseur’s Travel Set

Brain Tease

Blush Up

Big Night In

9 In 1 Tool Pen 

Paint and Pose - Painting Activity

Mini Glass Bubble Vase - Blue and Yellow

Mini Glass Bubble Vase - Lilac and Peach

Four In A Row Game - Rainbow

Four In A Row - Cool

Duo Tone Cocktail Jigger in Yellow and Pink 

Duo Tone Cocktail Jigger in Teal and Blue

The Great Outdoors Candle - Tinned Goods

The Gardener - Tinned Goods - Soap

The Adventurer - Tinned Goods - Soap

Thank You - Tinned Goods

Strike - Tinned Goods - Matchbox

Spa Day - Tinned Goods - Bath Salts

Sew Cute - Tinned Goods - Sewing Kit

Puppy Love - Tinned Goods - Pet Accessories

Play - Tinned Goods - Playing Cards

Peace Out - Tinned Goods - Incense Cones

On The Go - Tinned Goods - Shopping Bag

Magnet Man - Tinned Goods - Magnet

I Love You Candle - Tinned Goods

Happy Birthday Candle - Tinned Goods

Great hair Day - Tinned Goods - Hair Ties & Pins

Open Here - Tinned Goods - Bottle Opener

Cool Cat - Tinned Goods - Cat Toy

Candle Lover - Tinned Goods - Candle

Be Lucky - Tinned Goods - Metal Dice

After Party - Tinned Goods Candle

Tidy Desk - Tinned Goods - Assorted Clips

There's a reason we spend so much time rearranging, repainting and quietly obsessing over the right shade of green for a single wall. Home is personal - more personal, probably, than most of us admit. This month, we've been thinking about that: about the objects that make a space feel inhabited rather than staged, and about the particular satisfaction of a room that couldn't belong to anyone else.
Our pride homeware edit is built around that idea. Pieces with colour and character, chosen for the people who know exactly what they want and aren't especially interested in playing it safe. Mustard Made, who are donating 10% of sales to LGBTQ+ rights organisation Outright International throughout June, sit at the heart of it, alongside a handful of other finds that feel considered, a bit daring, and genuinely built to last.
No novelty product here. Just good things, for homes with a point of view.

Pride Homeware Edit

Your invitation sets the tone before a single guest arrives. At Glassette, we believe the details matter - the texture under your fingertips, the ink on the page, the moment someone pulls an invitation from an envelope and feels something. Whether you're drawn to the delicate or the bold, the handcrafted or the graphic, here are five beautiful approaches to making your invitations truly unforgettable.

Creative Ideas For Invitations

Pull up a stool at Three Sheets and you'll quickly understand why it's lasted a decade. Max Venning opened the Dalston bar in a matter of weeks - keys on a Wednesday, doors open by Friday - and what started as a makeshift cocktail station and a coat of paint has quietly grown into one of the most respected names in London hospitality.
Now with a second site in Soho and a Dirty Martini that's become something close to legendary, Max reflects on what it actually takes to build a bar people keep coming back to, why regulars are everything, and the drink he'd happily order for the rest of his life.

London's Best Dirty Martini

A pairing that shouldn't work as well as it does, cherry and turquoise operate on pure contrast. Saturated warmth against electric cool, the richness of a deep red-toned cherry meeting the clarity of an almost Mediterranean turquoise.
Cherry anchors the combination, bringing depth, drama, and a sense of the deeply considered. Turquoise cuts through it with energy and lightness, stopping the whole thing from taking itself too seriously. Together they create something that feels simultaneously bold and balanced, the kind of colour story that looks instinctive but is anything but.

Cherry & Turquoise

Because if you’re going to finally sort your life out (subscriptions, savings, that one email you’ve been avoiding since October) you may as well do it properly. Think candles, good food, a table full of friends, and just enough peer pressure to actually press “cancel subscription”. Here's how to host one.

Admin Night Hosting

Our weekly Nice Things Edit is a curated Monday round-up of what we’re loving right now. From our favourite pieces on Glassette to a recipe, a watch, a read, a place to visit, a restaurant, and a gift worth bookmarking.
Each week, every member of the Glassette team shares their current favourites, whether that’s new arrivals, pieces we’ve spotted trending, or timeless finds we can’t stop thinking about. Think of it as a weekly dose of joy, discovery, and design inspiration, handpicked by the Glassette team.

Nice Things This Week

Thoughtful gifts for new arrivals - beautiful, practical, and designed to be loved for years. From a Cushy Puff pregnancy pillow to support the days before birth, to a children’s print by Yaya Studios or Surprise Radish for the nursery.

Baby Shower Gifting

Looking for an evening ritual without wine that still feels indulgent? This Glassette guide explores what to replace wine with instead, from warm drinks and alcohol-free aperitifs to calming objects and sensory cues that help you properly wind down. Practical, design-led ideas for creating a grown-up evening ritual without deprivation.

The Evening Ritual Checklist: What to Replace Wine With

Fancy soft drinks are no longer an afterthought. This Glassette edit explores the best non-alcoholic drinks to serve instead, from bitter aperitif-style blends to refined sparkling options. Learn what to look for, how to serve them properly, and which bottles are actually worth buying if you care about flavour, table aesthetics and hosting well.

Fancy Soft Drinks

Ice is the main character in modern drinks, from large cubes and well-designed trays to thoughtful garnish choices. This Glassette edit explains why ice matters, how different cube sizes affect flavour and dilution, and which tools are actually worth owning. Practical, design-led guidance for better drinks at home, whether you’re hosting dinner, making a quiet evening G&T, or upgrading your everyday rituals with minimal effort.

The Case for Ice

Learning how to build a no-booze bar cart at home is about glassware, ingredients and everyday ritual - not recreating cocktail culture without alcohol. This practical, design-led guide covers what to buy, what to skip, and how to create a calm, functional bar cart for non-alcoholic drinks that you’ll actually use midweek and when hosting.

No-Booze Bar Cart

The best glassware for non-alcoholic drinks is about proportion, texture and everyday ritual - not pretending a mocktail is a cocktail. From ribbed tumblers to stemless coupes, this edit covers the best glasses for water, juice, spritzes and alcohol-free aperitifs. Practical, design-led advice on what to buy, what to avoid, and how to build a glassware collection you’ll actually use every day.

Glassware for Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Alcohol-free hosting doesn’t have to feel like a compromise. This Glassette guide shows how to host without alcohol in a way that’s still chic, generous and genuinely enjoyable - from designing drinks with structure to creating atmosphere through lighting, ritual and glassware. A modern, inclusive approach to entertaining that feels intentional, grown-up and quietly confident.

Alcohol-Free Hosting

A deli dinner is the easiest way to host well without cooking. This Glassette guide explains what to serve, how to set the table, and how to make a no-cook dinner feel intentional rather than thrown together. From smart sourcing to relaxed presentation, this is modern hosting done properly.

Deli Dinner

Our weekly Nice Things Edit is a curated Monday round-up of what we’re loving right now -from our favourite pieces on Glassette to a recipe, a read, a place to visit, and a gift worth bookmarking.
Each week, every member of the Glassette team shares their current favourites, whether that’s new arrivals, pieces we’ve spotted trending, or timeless finds we can’t stop thinking about. Think of it as a weekly dose of joy, discovery, and design inspiration - handpicked by the Glassette team.

A soft midweek reset isn’t about deep-cleaning - it’s about easing the week back into something manageable. In this guide, we share low-effort midweek reset ideas that take 10–20 minutes and make your home feel calmer fast: clearing one surface, containing clutter (not organising it), resetting the sink, and adding one sensory cue with lighting or scent. Includes a simple 12-minute routine, the objects that make resets effortless, quick picks for when energy is low, and a practical FAQ.

Midweek Reset, Soft Edition

The everything drawer clean-out is the quickest way to make daily life feel calmer - without becoming minimalist or turning it into a weekend project. This elegant, practical guide walks you through a 20-minute reset, the tray layouts that actually stay tidy, and the prettiest tray options (ceramic, rattan, lacquer, marble) that make “miscellaneous” feel intentional. Includes common mistakes to avoid, quick picks, and a simple maintenance rule so the drawer stays beautiful - even when life gets busy.

The Drawer Clean-Out

This month’s colour pairing to brighten dark January brings together butter yellow and sky blue - a creamy, mellow yellow with an airy blue. Butter yellow feels warm and comforting, while sky blue adds calm, clarity, and a cool freshness. Together, they strike a balance that feels light, optimistic, and instantly uplifting.

Sky Blue & Butter

A bathroom reset doesn’t need new tiles - it needs better daily essentials and one clear rule. This guide covers the best towels for a fresher-feeling bathroom, why bar soap beats a cluttered lineup of bottles, and the single surface rule that makes the whole room look instantly calmer. Expect practical styling tips, a short shopping list, and quick habits that keep the reset lasting (even in a busy household). Small changes, big impact - and a bathroom that feels quietly hotel-level.

The Bathroom Reset

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes everything feel possible - a blank page and a gentle reset. I’m not one for dramatic reinvention, but I am big on getting organised early, so the year doesn’t run away with me. Every January, I print out my weekly planning sheets, map out the months ahead, and pin up my A0 calendar so that 2026 feels visible, and therefore manageable. This year, I’m adding a misogi into my planning to get the most out of my year - one big, slightly daunting goal that sits outside the day-to-day and makes the year feel directional. I’m also pencilling in mini breaks early, so there’s rest built in before everything fills up. Here’s what I’m using to plan 2026!