# Kitschy Face Planters The Hinkleville Expressive Ceramic Pots Turn Plants into Characters By M | Published 2016-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-pot References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/janet-hinkle-hinkleville-ceramics?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hinkleville?source=aw&awc=6220_1464675065_f3b1365f5618f2b3b55abd2a7646f2a3&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=259915) Jennifer [Hinkle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinkle-outdoor-living) is the creative mind and artist behind the Hinkleville [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop that creates [dainty ceramic pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-planters-1) that transform the leaves, buds and flowers of plants into hair for the expressive faces that adorn the planters. The mugs add a sense of whimsy to home gardening by turning the plants into miniature characters with a variety of painted facial expressions. The pots are small scale and ideal for succulents and air plants. The planters are each handcrafted by Hinkle and feature sleeping facial expressions printed alongside colorful glazed patterns and two hooks acting as ears. When a plant or flower is placed inside, the leaves that grow end up completing the character's face by providing it with plant-based hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Expressive Planters:** Creating planters that use plants as hair for character faces opens up opportunities for quirky and creative home gardening experiences. - **Miniature Characters:** Transforming plants into miniature characters adds a sense of whimsy and personalization to home gardening, attracting a niche market of plant enthusiasts. - **Handcrafted Pottery:** The popularity of handcrafted pottery continues to rise, with a market demand for unique and personalized items like the Hinkleville Expressive Ceramic Pots. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Gardening:** The Hinkleville Expressive Ceramic Pots tap into the growing trend of creative and personalized home gardening, offering a unique twist for plant enthusiasts. - **Gift and Decor:** The kitschy and whimsical nature of the Hinkleville Face Planters makes them an ideal gift or decor item, targeting the niche market of individuals seeking unique and quirky home accents. - **Art and Craft:** The handcrafted nature of the Hinkleville Expressive Ceramic Pots positions them within the art and craft industry, catering to individuals who value unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Cherubic Ceramic Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avant-arte.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-1.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md) - [Personable Botanical-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plants.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)