# Surefooted Serveware Patience Brewster's Tabletop Features High-Heeled Cake Plate By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-heeled-cake-plate References: [horchow](http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/templates/P8.jhtml?itemId=cat11090738&parentId=cat10760759&masterId=cat000027&cmCat=) & [patiencebrewster](http://www.patiencebrewster.com/storefront) These [whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) [footed cake stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-hotel), cookie plate, and other [tabletop serve ware pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) are from the designs of Patience Brewster. They have a magical sense of fantasy and would surely liven up anyone’s dining table or dessert buffet. Patience Brewster is a descendant of Elder William Brewster, the spiritual leader of the Mayflower. She holds a degree in printmaking and bookmaking and is known as a children’s book illustrator. Brewster and her husband live in New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Tabletop Designs:** Incorporating fantastical elements into tabletop serve ware designs presents opportunities for creating unique dining experiences. - **Magical-themed Kitchenware:** Developing kitchenware with a touch of whimsy and fantasy can attract consumers looking to add a playful element to their dining spaces. - **Illustrator-inspired Table Accessories:** Collaborating with renowned illustrators to create table accessories can result in visually captivating and artistic products for the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Integrating fantastical elements into home decor products, such as tabletop serve ware, can offer businesses opportunities to tap into consumers' desire for unique and visually appealing items. - **Kitchenware:** Creating kitchenware with a whimsical touch can disrupt the traditional kitchenware market, attracting consumers who seek unconventional and fun products. - **Book Publishing:** Collaborating with children's book illustrators to design table accessories can expand the offerings of book publishing companies, providing additional revenue streams and brand expansion opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Dainty Floral Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cynthia-rowley-1.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [High-End Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1.md)