# Accessories for Cups The Mini Gingerbread House For Mugs By Venessa Fisher | Published 2009-12-19 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-for-mugs References: [notmartha.org](http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/12/18/a-gingerbread-house-that-perches-on-the-rim-of-your-mug/) Want to charm the wooly socks off your holiday guests this year? Check out these mini gingerbread house toppers for that ultimate [cup of cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-latte-and-peppermint-mocha). Sprinkles, [sugar and candy cane crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-finishing-sugar) are just a few of the recommended decor for this scrumptious holiday treat. The [mini gingerbread kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit) is available for download online with simple steps to create your very own. WARNING: Don’t fill that mug up too high, your gingerbread house may experience flooding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday-themed Accessories for Cups:** Create a unique and festive experience by adding holiday-themed accessories to cups, such as mini gingerbread house toppers for mugs. - **DIY Mini Gingerbread House Kits:** Tap into the DIY trend and offer downloadable mini gingerbread house kits for customers to create their own holiday treat toppers for cups. - **Decorative Cup Toppings:** Explore the trend of offering various decorative toppings, like sprinkles and candy cane crumbles, to enhance the visual appeal and flavor of hot beverages in cups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can introduce new products, like mini gingerbread house toppers, to enhance the holiday experience for customers. - **Hospitality and Events:** The hospitality and events industry can incorporate mini gingerbread house toppers and other holiday-themed cup accessories to create memorable and Instagram-worthy experiences for guests. - **Digital and DIY Platforms:** Digital and DIY platforms can provide downloadable mini gingerbread house kits, catering to the growing demand for at-home DIY projects and personalized experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Customizable Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-drops.md) - [Festive Cereal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cingerbread-house-kit.md) - [Festive Finishing Sugars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-finishing-sugars.md) - [Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-mug.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [3D-Printed Cocoa Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-drop.md)