Mélanie is an East London based ceramicist. Born and raised in France from a family of creatives and makers with a passion for nature, animals and various types of crafts. She throws but particularly loves hand building as is drawn to more organic pieces. She draws her inspiration from nature, naive drawings and various artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Cocteau or Brancusi.

Melanie Rumball

Swimmers Soap Dish or Jewelery dish

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Stamped Pot

Swimmers Colander

Swimmers Shallow Bowl

Swimmers Plate

Swimmer Footed Bowl

Bathing, it turns out, has never really been about hygiene. We sat down with Sharmadean Reid, founder of fragrance and bathing brand 39BC, to explore the quiet resurgence of bath culture - and why stepping into hot water feels increasingly radical. She traces the ritual roots of bathing from Roman thermae to Japanese onsen, reflects on the childhood memory that sparked 39BC's founding idea, and makes a compelling case for why the bath is one of the last spaces untouched by optimisation culture. Plus: the seasonal scents she reaches for, the contemporary bathhouse she'd build, and her vision for what bathing, at its best, can actually give you back.

Bathing Is Back

Spend five minutes with chef Santiago Lastra, the force behind London’s KOL, where Mexican cooking is filtered through a fiercely personal, produce-led lens. We catch him mid-service, deep in rhubarb season, talking flavour as the ultimate non-negotiable and food as an act of celebration. From spicy, fresh plates designed to make you order another round, to the quiet power of teamwork in the kitchen, Santiago reflects on patience, joy, and why the best meals are colourful, generous, and made to be shared.

How to cook Mexican like a Michelin chef

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.

Nice Things This Week

For all your Secret Santa gifting! For the colleague who loves a good desk trinket, the friend who always notices the small things, or the person whose home is full of personality - we’ve gathered gifts that feel thoughtful without the guesswork. Think a fun candle to brighten their evening routine, a mug for their morning brew, or a small print to bring a little joy to their workspace. Each piece is chosen to feel personal, charming, and easy to love. Secret Santa sorted with something they’ll genuinely smile at.