# A Plushie Toilet Cover? What's Your Motivation? By thischick | Published 2007-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-plushie-toilet-cover-whats-your-motivation References: [mypapercrane](http://www.mypapercrane.com) If you thought [felting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy) was just for retirees and nursing home inmates, think again my friends. Heidi Kenney makes [plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) of just about everything including ice cream sandwiches, cakes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and wacky as it seems toilet covers complete with toilet paper. What do I think of this trend? I think that when you inhale, sometimes you gotta exhale too. **Implications** - Not everyone wants to decorate their home in a traditional fashion. Businesses that create [fun and unique home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-home) give nonconformists a chance to show off their individual personalities through home decoration. The featured home items are a good example of home decor that has a personality of its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fun Home Decor:** Creating fun and unique home decor items allows nonconformists to express their individual personalities through home decoration. - **Plushie Craze:** The popularity of plushies extends beyond toys, providing a unique and whimsical touch to various everyday objects. - **Alternative Interior Design:** Non-traditional home decor options like plushie toilet covers appeal to individuals seeking unconventional and quirky design choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend for fun and unique products by diversifying their offerings and targeting nonconformist consumers. - **Crafts and DIY:** Crafters and DIY enthusiasts can tap into the plushie craze by creating unique plushie designs for various purposes, like home decor or fashion accessories. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace the trend of alternative design choices, offering clients innovative and personalized options, such as plushie-inspired decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Goods Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies.md) - [Stylish Tissue Box Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-cover.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md)