Trending- Pineapples and brass pineapples

Trend-spotting is one of my favorite things to do. It is not like doing a craft project, where you have a specific thing to do and do it until it is completed. It is something that is always "on." You see something that reminds you that you have seen this a few more times recently, then you see it again and realize you have a trend brewing. then you wait to see if this is a micro-trend or has legs!

In my Etsy shop, and on many of the online "user driven" shopping sites (like One King's Lane, Etsy and Ebay), I have noticed a trend for brass pineapples. It started last fall where they were being purchased on One King's Lane quickly and at a great price. I found some last October and they were quickly bought from my Etsy store. Then I was contacted by German Cosmopolitan for an image to run in the Magazine's February issue. (I mean, what?!?! super excited!)

Look! There I am above the gorgeous kelly green chaise! 

Then my sources dried up, until recently, when I was able to source about three more! I think they are great for nesting together on the mantle, adding warmth to a modern space, or just saying welcome! You can store change, candy, matches, etc. inside and they can hold a taper candle. Truly a design milti-tasker!

The "big blogs" are picking up on this trend as well! I commented on a post yesterday from Decor8 regarding the Pineapple "micro-trend" which had a variety of pineapple themed items from wallpaper to lamps.

Are you spotting any awesome trends? Do tell!

Back in stock- great vintage finds

I love finding items that people love, even better when I can restock!  Here are some of my hot sellers that I have been able to restock!

Mid Century Modern Brass candle holders, set of 7, Eames era

Brass Pineapple candle holder. box. large size. vintage mid-century modern. 

Glass Christmas tree- Christmas Decor- crystal blue

I have also had requests from International media/magazines for images of the brass pineapple candle holder box as well as the brass pineapple bookends below for Spring publications. I'm calling the Brass Pineapple trend for 2014!

Brass Pineapple Bookend- great Hollywood Regency style

Brass Pineapple Bookends- great Hollywood Regency style, from Virginia Metalcrafters