Stepping Into a Pinterest Dream: This Must Be the Place Brings Design Joy to Glasgow’s Southside
Step inside This Must Be The Place, and you’re instantly wrapped in a warm, creative hug. Tucked away in Glasgow’s Southside, this boutique is a playground for design lovers— packed with colourful homeware, playful prints, and objects that make you feel like you have just stepped into your “dream living room” Pinterest board. It is the kind of shop where you pop in “just to browse” and leave with treasures you never knew you needed!
The first thing that hits you? The aesthetic. Earthy pink walls, sleek wooden shelving, and soft lighting that sets the perfect stage for an array of colours and textures. Every corner is carefully styled but still feels inviting— like your cool, artsy aunts’ house you always wish you had, and low-key wish you were her! Plants dangle from high shelves, bold cushions add colours, and everything is arranged to make you feel like you’re a child in a sweetie shop if those sweets were swapped out for perfectly crafted mugs.
If you love beautiful, well-made things, you’re in luck. The shelves are stocked with everything from hand-painted ceramics, striped glassware to art books and sculptural candles. There’s a mix of fun and functional— plates with handwritten phrases, linen tea towels embroidered with little fish that are just SO cute you could almost wear them as neckerchiefs. Even the chocolate bars here are a work of art, wrapped in bright abstract designs that make them too pretty to eat (almost).
There is something so deeply personal about the items in this shop. Every piece feels like it was chosen with care, from independent designers, small-batch designers, and artists who know how to turn everyday objects into something special. Whether it’s a set of vibrant drinking glasses, a candle in a shade you didn’t know existed, or a stack of playful stationery, each item has its own little charm. I am truly just so OBSESSED with how much it feels like Pinterest in a shop! In Glasgow? Chef’s kiss!
This Must Be The Place is a reminder that the things we surround ourselves with should make us happy, whether that’s a quirky piece of décor, or just the experience of trying something new. So next time you’re in the Southside, stop by. Even if you’re not in the market for a new vase or beautifully crafted napkin, you’ll leave feeling a little more inspired— and probably carrying a little bag of unexpected delights! And OF COURSE more inspo for your Pinterest boards!