# Glass Raindrops By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-raindrops References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2006/12/15/glass-raindrops/) & [smithandhawken](http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod22818&categoryId=cat120197) Decorate your wreath or tree with glass raindrops. A set of 24 runs for $12. **Implications** - These 1" long droplets look as if they are frozen mid-drip and are the perfect way to decorate your home in any season. Personally, I think decorating your home with these in April would be darling because as they say, "April showers bring May flowers." These decor pieces are an indication that consumers are craving to bring nature-inspired pieces into their home in new and creative ways. Wreaths are so old, boring and traditional, so spicing them up with faux raindrops is the perfect way to bring wreaths into modernity. Adorable! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Decor:** Consumers are looking to bring nature-inspired pieces into their home in new and creative ways, creating opportunities for innovative decor in this space. - **Modern Wreath Designs:** Spicing up traditional wreaths with unique decor pieces like faux raindrops presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in wreath design. - **Faux Natural Elements:** The popularity of glass raindrops for decoration indicates a growing interest in faux natural elements, presenting opportunities for innovation in the production and design of such pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The trend towards nature-inspired and unique decor pieces like glass raindrops presents opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the home decor industry. - **Craft and DIY:** As consumers seek to personalize and modernize traditional decor items like wreaths, there are opportunities for innovation in the craft and DIY industry, such as creating kits or tutorials for making unique wreaths with faux natural elements. - **Art Glass:** The popularity of glass raindrops for decoration presents opportunities for innovation in the art glass industry, such as developing new techniques for creating realistic-looking raindrop designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Geometric Outdoor Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glass-wind-chime.md) - [Rain-Inspired Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syksy.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [Bright Whimsical Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-balcony.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Novelty Supermarket Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md)