http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 katie's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-12-08T13:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-jewelry ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Volturi Family Crest pendant for the ‘New Moon’ movie is crafted using rare petrified dinosaur bone inlaid with pearl, and studded with garnet and diamond. The ring is enameling set in antiqued sterling… Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-jewelry 2009-12-05T21:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journeyman-mobile-shelter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tony Hoar is the designer behind the Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailer. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Tony’s Trailers offer a compact traveling tent mounted in a trailer that easily tows… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journeyman-mobile-shelter 2009-12-04T16:00:39Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-maid-makeover ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Sun-Maid Makeover has people talking. Sun-Maid Raisins has given its iconic raisin girl a makeover and the words ‘Jumbo seedless raisins’ spring to mind. The ‘new’ raisin girl hasn’t yet displaced… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-maid-makeover 2009-12-04T15:50:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-carving-beauty-queen ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Chainsaw wielding, ice carving beauty queen, Dominique Colell will be featured on TLC Dec. 6th in “Chainsaw Ice Sculptors”, a show that explains the reality of ice carving. She’ll also be performing at… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-carving-beauty-queen 2009-12-03T16:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raku-ceramic-animals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Inspired by Native American fetishes and Inuit art, Ruth Apter’s ‘One Hundred Horses Raku’ ceramic animals have a spiritual quality that make them delightful to see and to own. The final part of creating… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raku-ceramic-animals 2009-12-01T21:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-tarantula-backpack ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This giant tarantula backpack was built to fill a custom bookbag order. Tamara, an Australian artist with a page on furaffinity, made the huge arachnid for its proud owner, Kevin. Tamera takes commissions… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-tarantula-backpack 2009-11-30T14:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-branding-irons ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Shapeways, the 3D printing company, has a new co-creator for making mini-branding irons that work with a lighter. Users type in text or provide a logo and the Shapeways folks model and 3D print the information… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends DIY http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-branding-irons 2009-11-30T14:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-school-street-kids ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Barista school for street kids is an option in Portland, Oregon thanks to youth-oriented non-profit, p:ear, and coffee roaster, Caffé Vita. Their pilot program provides barista training to homeless young… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness Education Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-school-street-kids 2009-11-30T14:20:43Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saddam-hussein-tv ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Thanks to the magic of technology, a mysterious TV channel praising Saddam Hussein began broadcasting in Iraq on November 27, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday and the Islamic calendar anniversary… Technology Trends and Gadgets Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Political Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saddam-hussein-tv 2009-11-30T11:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-eve ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Some refer to the super-tall model who goes by the name, Amazon Eve as ‘Babezilla.’ She recently appeared in the Australian magazine Zoo Weekly in her first semi-clad shoot for a men’s magazine. No doubt… Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-eve 2009-11-27T02:20:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peta-thanksgving-ad ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The latest PETA Thanksgiving ad ‘Grace’ can now be included in the long list of controversial ads banned by NBC. In rejecting the advertisement the TV network stated that, “this commercial does not meet… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peta-thanksgving-ad 2009-11-24T19:50:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-bowls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘Empty Bowls’ is a fund-raising event that encourages artists to create and donate bowls and serve a simple meal. Proceeds are donated to non-profit agencies, most often food banks. Ceramic artists and… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-bowls 2009-11-23T15:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-waffle-shortage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) According to news releases this week, an Eggo waffle shortage is likely to continue until mid 2010. Waffle-producing operations have been shut down at multiple production plants because of a variety of… Business Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-waffle-shortage 2009-11-22T19:30:21Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glove-dance ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To help raise awareness for breast cancer, the entire staff of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland Oregon slipped on pink gloves and did a little ‘pink glove dance’ to Jay Sean’s ‘Down.’… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glove-dance 2009-11-20T14:40:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-bans-marriage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Marriages made in Texas after the 2005 constitutional amendment designed to ban gay marriage may be null and void. A poorly worded clause in the amendment may have inadvertently caused Texas to ban ALL… Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Political Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-bans-marriage 2009-11-20T14:30:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-freestyle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘Canine Freestyle’ is a relatively new development in the world of dog shows and competitions. Unlike agility challenges, where obstacles are negotiated over a set course, freestyle dog dancing is built… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-freestyle 2009-11-17T21:30:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-twinkle-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Industrial designer Kenan Wang has overcome the need for batteries with his hand-crank wind-up lighting. The prototype Eco-Twinkle-Light is recharged with human energy when a hand-crank is turned to deliver… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-twinkle-light 2009-11-17T11:30:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-chimney-pillows ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Inflatable chimney pillows, also known as inflatable chimney balloons, are a cost-effective way to stop airflow, odor, and debris from flowing through disused fireplace and heating stove chimneys. Made… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-chimney-pillows 2009-11-17T11:20:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-acquires-gizmo5 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gizmo5 works with Google Voice, offers cheap computer calling to anywhere with no per call connection fee. Go to the Gizmo5 website and you’ll be welcomed with the greeting, “Gizmo5 has Been Acquired by… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Computers and Laptops Business Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-acquires-gizmo5 2009-11-17T11:00:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-heeled-cake-plate ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These whimsical footed cake stands, cookie plate, and other tabletop serve ware pieces are from the designs of Patience Brewster. They have a magical sense of fantasy and would surely liven up anyone’s… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-heeled-cake-plate 2009-11-16T22:10:06Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo2-air-purifier ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Olivia Bradateanu, an industrial designer from Montclair, NJ, has created a concept air purifier design she calls the ‘FLO2.’ The air purifier uses photosynthesis, a natural process that plants use to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo2-air-purifier 2009-11-16T20:10:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-solar-led ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Danish researcher Frederik Krebs has created an LED lamp that may bring cheap lighting to millions who now rely on kerosene lanterns as their primary source of evening light. The lamp combines photovoltaic… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-solar-led 2009-11-15T18:40:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambi-chair ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The steel-framed, nylon fiber finish Bambi chair is one of two recent designs from Japanese designers Jun Hashimito and Tatsuo Yamamoto. Tatsuo Yamamoto has designed the seat of the Bambi chair to look… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambi-chair 2009-11-15T16:30:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torn-and-fractured-furniture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Brazilian-born industrial designers Fernando and Humberto Campana have applied their design skills to a line of furniture for the Italian haute couture furnishing company, Edra. The line incorporates shards… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torn-and-fractured-furniture 2009-11-15T14:20:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-magazine-vase ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tightly hand-wound magazine pages create the “beads” from which the magazine vase is made. The intricate craftsmanship comes from a Philippine community that lives near one of Manila’s largest dump sites… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-magazine-vase 2009-11-15T00:10:11Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detached-accessory-structures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To facilitate increased residential density within the city limits of Portland, Oregon, home owners can add “detached accessory structures” to their residential lots under a housing ordinance provision… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detached-accessory-structures 2009-11-14T23:50:11Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenith-helmets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Xenith helmets hope to mitigate rising football-related head injuries with new X1 technology. The frequency, severity, and long-term effects of football-related head injuries is on the rise: A problem… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenith-helmets 2009-11-14T21:00:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimee-mullins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Aimee Mullins, an athlete, speaker, actress and model has written an extremely thought-provoking article for Gizmodo titled, Racing on Carbon Fiber Legs: How Abled Should We Be?. The article is about challenging… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimee-mullins 2009-11-13T17:20:14Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-cycle-storage-batteries ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new ceramic material dubbed NaSICON (sodium - Na - super ion conductor) may make widly distributed, home-based battery power storage charged by solar and wind power possible. Ceramatec, the R&D arm of… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-cycle-storage-batteries 2009-11-13T17:09:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-break-wishbones ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Synthetic Lucky Break Wishbones allow everyone -- even vegans -- to participate in the traditional holiday fun of breaking the turkey wishbone in a friendly tug-of-war. The winner, determined by who is… Business Trends Market Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-break-wishbones 2009-11-13T16:00:05Z