Design Stories

Picture this: a close friend arrives for dinner, and you set out two glasses of single malt — one poured into a thick, uniform tumbler bought in a set of twelve, the other into a hand-blown Simon Pearce Alpine Whiskey...

Hospitality trends have shifted meaningfully over the past decade. Hosts who once reached for matching sets from large retailers are increasingly seeking pieces that carry a distinct identity — objects that tell a story before a single drop is poured.

By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to evaluate an artisan glass bowl — what to look for in the making, the material, and the maker — and why those distinctions matter when you're choosing a piece...

Most people assume that choosing between a hand-blown glass ornament and a hand-blown glass vase comes down to occasion — ornaments for the holidays, vases for everyday display. Simon Pearce challenges that assumption entirely.