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# Aspirational Dream Catchers
The DIY Dream Jar Captures All Your New Year's Resolutions

By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-28 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-dream-jar
References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/12/diy-dream-jar-year/) & [freepeople](http://www.freepeople.com/)

The whimsical bohemian lifestyle in which the brand Free People portrays unveils the newest way to display your New Year's resolutions; the DIY Dream Jar harvests momentos of the goals you want to work towards this coming year. The beautiful idea of the DIY Dream Jar is meant to showcase a constant reminder of the direction in which you want to change your life, as well as to serve as a purpose for a [stunning home decor item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-the-possibilities).

One can put whatever they choose in the mason jar. In this particular venture, the Free People brand has stuck in feathers, [quotes, photos and flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device). These pieces all resemble the places they want to travel and the person they want to be in 2013.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Whimsical DIY Decor:** Embrace the trend of whimsical DIY decor by creating unique and personal home decor items like the DIY Dream Jar.
- **Goal-driven Personalization:** The DIY Dream Jar taps into the trend of goal-driven personalization, allowing individuals to visually represent their aspirations and dreams for the future.
- **Mindful Resolutions:** Immerse yourself in the trend of mindful resolutions by using the DIY Dream Jar to set and focus on your goals for the coming year.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Home Decor:** The DIY Dream Jar offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the home decor industry, providing consumers with a creative and personalized way to display their aspirations.
- **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories brands can capitalize on the DIY Dream Jar trend by offering themed items and accessories that complement and enhance the goal-driven personalization of the jar.
- **Personal Development:** The DIY Dream Jar trend creates opportunities for personal development industries, such as life coaching and goal-setting workshops, to offer services that align with the goal-driven and mindful approach to resolutions.

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