Design Stories

Picture this: a close friend walks into your home on a December evening, and her eyes move immediately to the tree. Not to the lights, not to the garland — but to the ornaments. She reaches out, almost involuntarily, to...

Hosts who entertain with intention have quietly shifted away from floral arrangements as the default centerpiece choice. Across well-set tables — from intimate dinner parties to milestone celebrations — handcrafted objects with natural character are increasingly taking center stage.

By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to select handcrafted glass pieces that bring lasting character to your living room — from understanding what makes artisan glass worth owning, to placing specific pieces with intention and confidence.

Most people assume that choosing a glass gift means selecting something fragile, impersonal, or destined to collect dust on a shelf. That assumption sells the category short — and it overlooks what makes hand-blown glass from Simon Pearce genuinely worth...