# Shrub-Slurping Sculptures The Golly Pods Gulp Plants for the Sake of Home Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golly-pods References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/07/golly-pods-from-tend/) & [tendliving](http://www.tendliving.com/) You may be looking for an interesting way to add more greenery around your home; if that is the case, look no further than the Golly Pods. They are full of character, each looking as though they belong in some future [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-pods) film. Currently prototypes, the Golly Pods were designed by Tend and artist Jason Lane, who's known for his [pocket gardens and green home designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo). Although displayed in wood, these items will actually be released in ceramic. Take a quick peek at the gallery above and you'll certainly fall in love with these Golly Pods as if they were doggies in a window. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly home decor products that incorporate plants and add character to living spaces. - **Characterful Plant Containers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and whimsical plant containers that resemble characters from popular movies or animated films. - **Ceramic Prototypes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of ceramic materials in the production of decorative plant containers for durability and aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and functionality to create plant containers that appeal to individuals looking for distinctive home decor. - **Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and creative plant container designs to enhance the gardening experience and attract more customers. - **Ceramics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to leverage ceramic materials for producing unique and captivating plant containers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md)