arkitaip casita makes and curates unique homewares that are made to last. Founders, mother and daughter, Michi and Lea Wieser centre the brand around the principles of laissez-faire elegance, functionality and respect for our planet, and functionality. With a strong focus on ethical supply chain and the preservation of artisanal skills, the duo want to inspire their community to think about conscious consumption, passing their beautiful and durable products on from one generation to the next.

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Gratitude Cap beige

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Gratitude Cap off-white

arkitaip x Lucy Mahon Printed Linen Pouch

arkitaip x La Basketry Recycled Woven Fan

Double-Layered Zero-Waste Linen Scrunchie

Zero-Waste Linen Scrunchie

arkitaip x Chiara Perano Set of Two Printed Linen Placemats

arkitaip x Hôtel Magique Sun & Moon Scarf

arkitaip x Frankie Penwill Deck Of Playing Cards

The Ruffled Casita Linen Flat Sheet in white

Gratitude Linen Napkins - Set of 6

The Ruffled Linen Pillowslips - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Placemats - Bubblegum Pink - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Placemats - Vanilla - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Placemats - Oatmeal - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Placemats - Willow Green - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Off-white - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Bubblegum Pink - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Chocolate - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Poppy Blue - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Sky Blue - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Napkins - Tangerine - Set of 2

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Cocktail Napkins - Oatmeal - Set of 4

Zero-Waste Scalloped Linen Cocktail Napkins - Mocha - Set of 4

Set of 2 Gratitude Candles

Gratitude Hemstitched Linen Napkins - Set of 4

Gratitude Hemstitched Cocktail Linen Napkins - Set of 4

Set of 4 Ruffled Gratitude Linen Napkins

The Ruffled Casita Linen Duvet Cover in white

'Indulge More' Linen Eye Mask

For the friend who’s always hosting, the one who keeps every photo, or the person whose shelves always have room for one more lovely thing, we’ve gathered gifts they’ll actually want. A gingham platter for the next long lunch, a little tray for rings and keys, a soft knitted blanket for the sofa. Small pieces with plenty of character, from some of our favourite makers. Gifting under £100, sorted.

Gifting Under £100

Two decades on, the look of a Nancy Meyers film has become shorthand for a certain kind of comfort. White kitchens with marble worktops. Linen sofas and cashmere throws. Open shelves of matching crockery, a jug of hydrangeas, a lamp in every corner. It is traditional without being fussy and expensive-looking without being showy. With The Holiday turning 20 this December, it is back again. You do not need a beach house in the Hamptons to borrow the look. You need restraint, good linen and a lot of white plates.

Trending now: Nancy Meyer’s Aesthetic

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.

Autumn/Winter Wedding Trend Report

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

Some roads are infrastructure. Some are the reason you went. The 8 below are the second kind - routes where the driving is the point, and arriving somewhere is largely incidental. A few are famous. One or two require a ferry, a permit, or a tolerance for gravel. All of them reward going slowly.

The Best Road Trips in the World

Our Co-Founder and Creative Director Laura Jackson rediscovers forgotten Mallorcan treasures.
"Four summer days in Mallorca. We found ourselves there to celebrate a family wedding and in the days following, we set out to find some glittering coves and secret swimming spots, local lunch spots and beautiful ceramics to take home. The south east corner is a part of Mallorca I haven't visited since I was young and I felt all the excitement of rediscovering forgotten treasures and well kept secrets." Laura

Mallorca Guide

Finding a gift that feels thoughtful, doesn't break the bank and will actually be used is no easy feat. That's where the Glassette Gift List comes in. Each month, we'll be sharing one carefully considered edit, 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.

August Glassette Gift List

Every August, the same thing happens. Someone in your group finally confirms dates, everywhere is booked up, and you're left refreshing flight searches at 11pm wondering if it's too late. It isn't. It just means being smarter about where you look - and, this time of year, smarter about where everyone else already booked. Short-haul enough to book this week and fly next, without landing somewhere that feels like everyone else's holiday too.

The Best Last-Minute European Summer Holiday Destinations, Without the Crowds

Tonight, 12 August, a total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. Britain isn't in the path of totality, and never gets the full blackout drama this time round. What we get instead is a partial eclipse, low in the west, right around sunset. That sounds like a consolation prize. It isn't. A sun sliced into a crescent and sinking into the sea is its own kind of spectacle, and the further west and south you are, the more dramatic it looks. Bring eclipse glasses (sunglasses will not do), a clear western horizon, and low expectations of the British weather. Timings shift by several minutes across the country, and the sun sets earlier the further east you are - check local start times and sunset for your exact spot before you head out.

The Best Places in the UK to View the Solar Eclipse

I get asked this one a lot, usually with a slight edge of suspicion. How do you find these places? As though there's a list somewhere and I'm sitting on it.
There isn't a list. What there is, I think, is a habit - one I've been doing for so long that I'd genuinely stopped noticing I was doing it. It's less a method and more a low hum in the background of everything else. Writing it down has been quite revealing, actually.
So. Here it is.

How to discover the coolest places in a new area

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

Sitting somewhere between an introvert and an extrovert, the idea of travelling solo was something I both debated and fretted over. In 2023, a week after my birthday, I took the leap and headed to the sandy beaches of the Maldives. Three years on, it still feels surreal to type that sentence.

How to Travel Solo? Advice for Introverts and Extroverts!

We all know summer changes (and raises the stakes of) a London date. The city stays light until ten, the pavements fill up, and suddenly "drinks?" feels like a wasted opportunity. This is a list for doing it properly - organised not by postcode but by the kind of date you're on. The nervy first coffee. The ice cream that's really an excuse for a walk. The wine bar where things get interesting. The spot that becomes a permanent fixture long after the first, third and fifth date. And, naturally, for when it matters, somewhere special. Twenty places, five categories, one long summer. Use accordingly.

Where to go for summer dates in London

There is a slowness to embroidery that survives the finished object. Every stitch is a decision made by hand, and it shows - in the slight irregularity of a line, the density of a filled motif, the sense that someone sat with this for hours. The five brands in this edit approach the craft differently: some draw on folk traditions passed down through generations, others treat the needle like a pencil. What they share is a refusal to hurry. These are the brands to follow if you love embroidery.

5 Embroidery Brands To Follow

“I've made so many friends all over the world and have had so many discussions with followers about books they've read and loved,” says Rachel Soo Thow, the visionary behind the online literary Instagram account, The Lit List, of the virtual community she’s cultivated. “On the other hand, I've also had conversations with readers about books they didn't love and why; and that's what I love about this community – discussion invites intrigue, and if I can create that, then my job is done.” The 187k people who follow Rachel (and counting) would undoubtedly agree.
What started as a page to document the books she loved, those she didn’t love quite so much, and why, has grown into a powerhouse. On the feed, you’ll find the New Zealand-based creative’s current reading list, accompanied by short blurbs about each novel, essays she’s reading to combat internet brain rot, her personal Substack essays, and much more.
Alongside this, Rachel has launched a subsidiary account, Litsy, where non-viral book recommendations – both old and new – can thrive. Her approach to reading is entirely mood-based, and she’ll often pick up a book and, “if it doesn't grab me, then I put it aside and move on to the next one”. Solid advice, to be honest.
Rachel is a woman who knows what she wants to read – so we caught up with her to find out which books will be occupying her summer, the head-scratchers that left her rethinking, well, everything, the essays she keeps returning to, and, most importantly, whether she’s a bookmark user or a page-folder.

Summer Reading List

Summer 2026 is set to be a rollicking one for music, and album covers have been nothing to turn our noses up at either. From Charli xcx to Kelela and Madonna, we’re assured months of sound that is sonically riotous. But what would décor look like if left to the devices of the albums set to soundtrack the scorching weather? From vivid pastels to minimalist backdrops and landscapes with gritty edges, here’s décor fueled by this summer’s most anticipated releases – and the albums already setting the tone for the months ahead.

2026 albums as interiors

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

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

Glassware is the base layer, the fun starts with the add-ons. Think glass skirts, cocktail sticks, covers and beads: tiny details that instantly make a drink feel styled. A skirt gives the glass a softer silhouette, beads add a flash of colour (and help everyone keep track of theirs), and a cover adds a little theatre while keeping things cool and crisp. Easy, elevated hosting, without overthinking it.