Product Diaries

I’m Eleanor! East Midlands born, London shaped. I moved here at 21 to study fashion and, nearly a decade into my career, I’m still finding new ways to see myself. I’m the Buying and Brand Acquisition Manager at Glassette, where I look after all of our brands - sourcing new ones for the platform, curating the ranges we bring onto the site, and help identify future marketing opportunities for them. As I approach 30, I’ve become more aware of how differently people shape their lives through their surroundings and what they consume. Glassette is a constant source of inspiration for me in that sense - so much of my everyday ends up reflecting the brands and products and content we bring onto the site, and it continually shapes what I’m drawn to and want to explore further. From the latest snack I keep in my bag to how I reposition the lamps in my room, the artwork I choose to live with, and the skincare I rely on day to day - these small, considered choices quietly mirror the kinds of products and routines we champion, each one reflecting a different way of living.

Splatterware is having a moment again at Glassette, and I'll be honest, I've been completely reignited by it. We've had a collection of pieces arrive at the studio recently, ready to be shot, and every single one has stopped me in my tracks. There's something about the joyful unpredictability of the pattern that I find endlessly charming: the colours are bold, the shapes are a little playful, and together they do that thing where a room immediately feels like someone's personality has walked into it. I've been exercising what I can only describe as significant restraint about adding all of it to my own home.

The horse trend is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down - and at this point, I've made peace with that. What started as equestrian-inspired prints and artwork has now galloped (sorry) into ceramics, textiles and decorative objects, and I find I'm still drawn to it every time. One of my favourite recent discoveries is Grace McCarthy's ceramic horses, available through Pophams - beautifully crafted, somehow both delicate and full of character at once. You don't have to be fully committed to the horse-girl aesthetic to appreciate them, though it doesn't hurt. They sit somewhere between art object and conversation piece, which is a balance not many things manage.

I've been a Pickle House fan for a long time - their bloody mary is genuinely one of my favourites - so when I heard they'd developed a pickle juice shot, I was immediately intrigued. And perhaps slightly vindicated, given that I'm the kind of person who's always happily drunk the juice straight from the jar. What I didn't expect was the actual science behind it: research suggests the natural electrolytes and vinegar in pickle juice can help relieve muscle cramps more quickly than water or traditional sports drinks, by triggering a nervous system response that calms overactive muscles. It's one of those discoveries that sounds slightly bizarre until suddenly it makes complete sense, and now I'm firmly of the view that one after every run is non-negotiable.

How to style a shallow shelf. Not the generous, book-filled kind, the narrower ledges, mantelpieces and slim shelves that can feel trickier to get right. My instinct is always to think beyond books: these smaller spaces are actually an opportunity to be a bit more intentional, and everything you place on them is visible in a way that works in your favour if you let it. Leaning artwork against the wall rather than hanging it instantly adds colour and a sense of ease - it feels considered without feeling decorated. Katie Roberts' sardine artwork is one I keep returning to for exactly this reason; it's compact and cheerful and perfect for propping up on a mantel. Decorative plates are another favourite, and this Minnie Mae platter is almost too beautiful to have been designed as something functional. I've slightly contradicted my own no-books rule by including Make Every Day Creative, but it's genuinely the kind of thing I'd leave out on purpose, not just because it hasn't been put away. And scent - always scent. Reia's diffuser, inspired by bringing the outdoors in, is the kind of finishing touch that makes a shelf feel lived-in rather than just dressed.

I'm generally a classic-bedding person - my duvet is fairly quiet and deliberately so - but Phlox Linens' striped pillows have completely won me over. We used them in a shoot last month and I haven't stopped thinking about them since, which is usually the clearest possible signal. Their palette is soft and muted in a way that makes mixing feel effortless rather than coordinated, and there's something about the stripe that feels genuinely timeless, the kind of pieces that quietly elevate a bed without making a point of it. That's almost always what I'm looking for.