Maison Balzac was created in Australia in 2012 by French-born Elise Pioch Balzac to express her endless imagination.
 
What started as a collection of five perfumed candles has become a homeware world of its own, exploring the beauty of hand-blown coloured glassware, trompe l'oeil linen, colourful platters and unusual fragrances. The brand invent intriguing and playful objects to trigger emotions around the dining table, transforming the everyday act of eating or drinking into quirky, memorable moments.

Maison Balzac

Le Citrus Decanter Lid

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Le Soleil Decanter Lid

Bordeaux Decanter Lid

Bisous Decanter Lid

Crispy Chilli Oil Jar

Bisous Decanter

J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass | Rouge

2 Perle Wine Glasses | Clear & Rouge

4 Large Gobelets | Rouge

The Citrus Orchard

4 Large Gobelets- Winter Set

2 Volute Wine Glasses

2 Pomponette Flutes- Clear & White

2 Pomponette Coupes- Clear & White

Margarita Glass

2 Le Soleil Wine Glasses

L'Espresso Martini Cocktail Glass

L'Escargot Dessert Spoons

Cutlery Set L'Escargot

The Everything Bottle- Clear, Whit

The Everything Bottle- Amber, Black

Bordeaux Double Candle Holder

Bloody Mary Glass

2 Black Bow Coupes

The Balsamic Bottle

2 Apéritif Gobelets

Le Citrus Decanter

Le Soleil Wine Decanter

Le Soleil Tablecloth | Ivory & Yellow

J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass | Azure

J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass | Pink

J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass | Smoke

J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass | Amber

Aperitif Jug

Swan Napkins, Set of 2

Bisous Napkins, Set of Four

Lobster Apron

A Little Bird Told Me Vase

Pomponette Vase

Pomponette Vase | Amber

The Chilli Bottle

2 Chilli Gobelets

Pomponette Carafe

Bordeaux Wine Decanter

2 Bordeaux Wine Glasses | Clear & Amber

Eurovision is the one night a year when maximum effort is not only acceptable but essentially mandatory, so your party should match the energy. Start with a ballot sheet for every guest, and a snack spread loosely themed around the competing countries. Dress code is sequins or go home. Have a signature cocktail, pick your favourites before the voting opens, and prepare to be completely wrong about who wins. Chaotic, communal, and completely unmissable - exactly as intended.

Hosting a Eurovision Party

Pinterest's 2026 wedding trends guide is here. In 2026, weddings are feeling less traditional and far more personal. Couples are moving away from polished perfection in favour of atmosphere, individuality and spaces that feel layered with character. Think candlelit pubs over formal venues, sculptural cakes, undone florals, analogue entertainment and tablescapes that borrow from intimate dinner parties rather than classic receptions. The modern wedding is becoming an exercise in world-building: expressive, cinematic and deeply reflective of personal taste, where every detail, from glassware to styling, feels curated rather than conventional.

Pinterest 2026 Wedding Trends

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

For easy, elevated entertaining this season. Think colourful glassware, playful table linens, and effortless serveware that makes even a simple spread feel considered. From sunny garden lunches to last-minute drinks, these are the under-£50 pieces we’ve spotted for hosting in style.

Hosting Finds Under £50

Flowers don't need to be arranged so much as considered. The vase, the stem count, where you put them in a room - small decisions that add up to something that feels intentional rather than just bought. We've pulled together five creative ideas for styling cut flowers at home.

Creative Ideas For Flower Arranging

There are the things you buy because you need them, and then there are the things you buy because they deserve to exist in your life. Megan Elizabeth makes the case for the latter - specifically, the cutlery drawer as the most quietly satisfying upgrade you're not yet taking seriously enough. From a brushed silver canteen with Parisian bones to vintage Laguiole sourced from the eBay gods, this is a celebration of the unsung heroes of the table: the daily tools that set the tone before a single dish arrives.

The Case for a Cutlery Upgrade

Whether you’re refreshing the table with a new set of napkins or upgrading your toast with a butter dish, here’s our breakfast tableware edit. Think egg cups for slow mornings, side plates for your croissant, and bowls made for yoghurt, granola, and fruit. Add glass coasters, salt and pepper shakers, and gingham table linens and the little extras that pull it all together.

Best of Breakfast Tableware

Spend five minutes with the teams behind Albers and Firangi, as Firangi takes over Albers’ De Beauvoir bistro for a two-week residency that feels less like a collision and more like a natural evolution.
 Rooted in the rhythm of neighbourhood dining but alive with South Asian flavour architecture, the collaboration threads instinctive, produce-led British cooking through Firangi’s playful, expressive lens.
From masala scotch eggs to pork chop with kalu curry congee, the menu moves between memory and experimentation, generous plates designed to be passed around, lingered over, and talked about. We caught up with both sides to discuss shared philosophies of hospitality, the quiet art of balance, and why the best collaborations don’t dilute identity, they deepen it.

London’s Coolest Two-Week Takeover

This Mother’s Day, celebrate love, care and gratitude. For every kind of mothering, from mums and step-mums to grandmothers, aunties, godmothers and the friends who show up like one, we’ve curated a gift guide made for giving thanks. Whether they are a breakfast-in-bed person or a “don’t fuss” minimalist, find something that says thank you.

Mother's Day 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

There’s a particular feeling you get when you step into a really good boutique hotel bedroom. Not flashy. Not over-designed. Just calm, cocooning, and slightly better than real life. The bed looks inviting rather than styled. The lighting is low and flattering. Nothing feels accidental but nothing feels try-hard either. The good news? Learning how to make your bedroom feel like a boutique hotel has far less to do with square footage or budgets, and far more to do with restraint, texture, and a few deliberate choices. Think less “Instagram makeover” and more “would I want to read a book here for three hours?”

Bedroom Like a Hotel

Napkins are the cheapest way to make a table look intentional. This guide explains how to use napkins - linen, cotton, or paper - to add texture, colour, and calm to everyday meals and hosting. Learn simple rules for choosing, folding, and styling napkins so your table feels considered without overthinking or overbuying.

Make a Table Look Intentional

Struggling with your winter table setting after Christmas? This Glassette guide explains how to set a winter table that feels calm, modern and intentional - without festive leftovers. From colour and texture to lighting and proportion, learn how to reset your table for winter properly.

How to Set a Winter Table

Looking for modern winter hosting ideas that feel relaxed, warm and design-led? This Glassette guide explores the new dinner party - less formal, more comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. From lighting and table rules to food that works for real life, discover how to host beautifully in winter without stress, performance or perfection.

Guide to Winter Hosting

This week’s moodboard looks to Marty Supreme, a film that’s become a cultural artefact before most people have even taken their seats. In cinemas now, its rollout has set a new benchmark for how movies show up in culture.
For this week’s film moodboard, we’re borrowing from its world of sharp suits, sharp wit, and scenes that unfold over a perfectly poured drink. Think clean-lined martini glasses, silver platters, and tableware that leans polished and pared-back. Bring a slice of Marty Supreme’s after-hours energy home with our latest edit.