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Seven places where the phone goes quiet, the kettle is always on and nobody asks you to optimise anything. For World Mental Health Day, 10 October.
Most of us are good at going away. Fewer of us are good at arriving. The laptop comes too. The group chat follows. By day three you have checked your inbox from a sun lounger and called it a holiday.
Switching off is a skill, and like most skills it is easier with the right conditions. A weak signal helps. So does a view long enough to lose an afternoon in, a bath that takes twenty minutes to fill, and staff who understand that doing nothing is the point.
None of the places below will fix anything on their own. That is not their job. What they do is remove the friction between you and rest. The rest is up to you.

The Best Places to Stay to Properly Switch Off

The best independent bookshops aren’t necessarily the ones with the most books. They’re the ones with a strong sense of what belongs on the shelves, whether that means rare editions, old photography books, small-run magazines or a love of one particular kind of literature. We’ve picked a few with particularly good selections, in some very good buildings, from Rome to Tokyo.

The World's Best Independent Bookshops

We’re fascinated by the curious ritual of reading, and how carving out time and space for it can become an anchor, especially in January. We spent five minutes with Danielle, founder of Lala Books, the joyfully casual independent bookshop in Camberwell that feels more like a friend’s brilliantly chaotic home library than a traditional store. Guided by instinct and a love of the unexpected, Danielle shares what customers are craving right now (shorter novels with bite, humour, and no grimness), her sacred(ish) reading habits, and the books she can’t stop recommending.

January Reading List

Our weekly Nice Things Edit is a curated collection of the pieces we’re currently loving every Monday. Each week, every member of the Glassette team selects their favourite finds, whether that’s exciting new arrivals, products we’ve spotted trending, or timeless pieces we can’t stop thinking about. It’s a moment for us to share what’s inspiring us, what we’re coveting, and what we think deserves a little extra spotlight. Think of it as a weekly dose of joy, discovery, and design inspiration - handpicked by the Glassette team.

Nice Things This Week

For the homebody who finds joy in the simple pleasures of staying in, discover gifts that make every moment at home feel special. Think glassware for slow Sunday breakfasts, soft throws for cozy evenings, and candles that fill the room with calm. Each piece is crafted to bring warmth, beauty, and intention to their home - perfect for those who treasure quiet rituals and thoughtful design. Whether it’s for a friend, a loved one, or yourself, these gifts celebrate the art of slowing down and finding comfort in the everyday.

Gifting For Homebodies

What Does Self Care Look Like in Summer?

Good renovation advice is almost always retrospective. You have to make the mistakes first. Room by Room is Glassette's series in which we ask designers and homeowners to walk us through their spaces: what wasn't working, what they spent too much on (and whether it was worth it), and what they'd tell you before you pick up a sledgehammer.
For the latest instalment of Room by Room, we spoke to Patricia Rodi, founder of interior design studio Rodi Cécile, about the renovation of her 1860 Victorian villa. Previous owners had over-modernised it, with lowered ceilings hiding the original cornicing, blocked-up fireplaces, and open-plan spaces that left rooms darker rather than brighter. Since then the house has slowly been returned to itself: fourteen rooms reworked to hold family life and two working studios under one roof.
Three years in, with four rooms still to go, the project has had its share of surprises. There were builders' bills inflated by a remote location, fireplaces that cost far more than expected, and a boiler that gave up five days after moving in. Along the way, she learned to live with an old house before making big decisions and to protect original character wherever possible, because, in her words, "you can destroy a century of work in a few seconds".
From reinstated fireplaces and warm pools of lamplight to a kitchen repainted from muted green to brown-red, Patricia takes us through the decisions, splurges and lessons behind a home designed to feel as though it evolved over generations.

Room by Room with Patricia Rodi

The centrepiece has been demoted. In its place: the salad bouquet, a vase of lettuce or kale arranged stem-down. Little Gem, lola rosa, a wedge of radicchio for colour. Edible flowers are optional, though nobody who has come this far tends to leave them out.

Trending Now: Salad Bouquets

Glassette's first seasonal trend report is here. For summer 2026, we've been watching the things quietly gathering momentum across interiors, homeware and food that haven't made headlines yet, but will.

2026 Summer Trend Report

Gifting is one of those things everyone wants to do well and almost no one has time to think about properly. The Glassette Gift List is here to do the thinking for you - one considered edit a month, built around the moments that actually matter.
No endless scrolling. No panic buying. Just the right things, for the right people, at the right time.

June Glassette Gift List

May Glassette Gift List

A kitchen reset rarely starts with a moodboard. It starts with a quiet irritation: the drawer that never shuts properly, the mug you don’t actually like drinking from, the counter that somehow feels busy even when it’s clean. The kitchen is the most used room in the house - and often the least thoughtfully edited.
The Glassette kitchen reset isn’t about a full renovation or chasing trends. It’s about pausing, reassessing, and making small, tactile changes that improve how the room feels and functions. A better spatula. Fewer things on show. One beautiful object that earns its place. Done well, a kitchen reset makes everyday cooking calmer - and that calm adds up.

The Glassette Kitchen Reset

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.

Elevate every Christmas celebration with our Best of Festive Tableware edit - a joyful collection created to bring warmth, elegance, and seasonal sparkle to your holiday gatherings. Discover beautifully crafted ceramics, glistening glassware, and characterful serving pieces that turn even the simplest meal into a magical Christmas moment. Whether you’re hosting Christmas lunch, a cosy Boxing Day dinner, or a winter dinner party, each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to help you create a table that feels heartfelt, effortless, and full of festive charm. Celebrate the season in style with tableware made to be cherished year after year.

Best Of Festive Tableware

Design isn’t only about how things look - it’s about how they make us feel. The texture of ceramics, the weight of fabrics, the play of light across a room. Design for the Senses is an exploration of atmosphere and detail: pieces that engage touch, scent, and sound to create a home that feels alive. Considered pieces, made with integrity, that invite a slower, more tactile way of living.

Design For The Senses

This Christmas, we’re setting the scene for gatherings big and small. From glassware that catches the light, to sculptural candleholders and table linens made for lingering evenings - our festive homewares edit brings warmth and wonder to every corner of your celebrations.
Think flickering candles, the scent of something sweet in the oven, and the comforting hum of conversation around the table. Thoughtfully curated to elevate your hosting rituals, these are pieces to treasure long after the last song fades.
A celebration of comfort, nostalgia, and the joy of time well spent!

Festive Homewares Edit

Pistachio green is the interior design trend that whispers luxury while feeling effortlessly fresh. Softer than emerald, more intriguing than sage, this versatile shade slips easily into home décor without demanding attention - yet always draws the eye. Pair this soothing colour palette with warm neutrals for calm, or with chrome and glass for a sharper mood. Whether as a statement vase, lamp, or linen accent, pistachio interiors bring quiet vitality to any room.

The Pistachio Edit

Photographer and storyteller Lucy Laucht captured these photographs at home for Glassette to celebrate the launch of her first book Il Dolce Far Niente. Read our interview with Lucy to learn more about what she aims to express through her photography and why she thinks Italy is one of the most visually potent and fascinating places in the world.

Lucy Laucht: Il Dolce Far Niente

The kitchen is the room that gets used hardest and shopped for most carelessly. A peeler from the supermarket, a chopping board that came free with something, glasses that survived the last move. The 17 brands in this edit are the case for doing it on purpose: chopping boards cut in a Dartmouth workshop, enamel that has kept its blue rim since the 1920s, glass mouth-blown in Poland, hand-painted plates made in Portugal for a Belgian label. Some of it is built for the hob and some of it for the table. Here's who to save.

17 Kitchenware Brands to Follow

Weddings are feeling less traditional and far more personal. Couples are moving away from polished perfection in favour of atmosphere, individuality and details that feel layered with meaning. Think candlelight over floral installations, initials over themes and tables that borrow from intimate dinner parties rather than classic receptions. The modern wedding is becoming an exercise in world-building, where every detail, from the lapel to the place setting, feels curated.