# Festive Seasoning Trinkets The Kissing Elves Salt & Pepper Shakers Are Too Cute to Resist By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kissing-elves-salt-pepper-shakers References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/18/Kissing-Elves-Salt-Pepper-Shakers/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Kissing-Elves-Salt-Pepper-Shakers) You can't have Christmas without Santa's little helpers and these Kissing Elves salt and pepper shakers will definitely pull at your heart strings. Made out of [glazed ceramic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles), the two little canisters are decorated to look like cute elves who are desperately affectionate. You can't break these two love birds apart that easily, a magnet by their mouths holds them in a tight lip-locking embrace. Spices come out of the holes indented in their [pointy holiday caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-hat-kikkoman-soy-sauce). The Kissing Elves salt and pepper shakers are about ten centimeters in height. There is no need to blush when you gaze upon these cheeky elves, though they might get a little testy when you decide to separate them to [enhance the flavors of your meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-house-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ceramic Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of unique and decorative ceramic kitchen accessories that add charm and functionality to the dining experience. - **Holiday-themed Salt and Pepper Shakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of holiday-themed salt and pepper shakers that bring festive cheer to dining tables and make for great collectibles. - **Magnetic Tableware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design magnetic tableware that adds an interactive element to mealtime and ensures pieces stay together during storage. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative home decor products that add a touch of whimsy and personality to the kitchen and dining area. - **Giftware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of unique giftware items that are both functional and decorative, catering to the holiday season and special occasions. - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and creative designs in kitchenware products, such as salt and pepper shakers, that enhance the user experience and add visual appeal to the table setting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elf-Sized Festive Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfs-steakhouse-box.md) - [Festive Elvish Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-homesick.md) - [Premium Salt Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-gift-pack.md) - [Sour Seasonal Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-santa-elves.md) - [Kitchenware Christmas Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnums-1707-crackers.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Holiday Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandoras-moveable-holiday-charm.md) - [Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-season.md) - [Festive Gamer Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-factory-sweetmas-keycaps.md)