# Contained Beach Scenes The Mason Jar Terrarium is a Great Vacation Keepsake By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-jar-terrarium References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/89126287/mason-jar-terrarium-moss-seashells-and) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoodleBirdie) If you've ever brought back [shells or sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck) from an awesome getaway and wondered what to do with them to display them, the [Mason Jar Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenton-mill-collection) by Doodle Bird on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) is a great solution. Creating a mini-beach scene contained in a Mason Jar, the adorable piece works as a centerpiece for the table, eye candy for the shelf and a great way to show off your keepsakes. Available on Etsy or DIY-able, the Mason Jar Terrarium is a great, summery way to infuse some fun into your house or party. The description for the product offers the great idea of having it be the centerpiece of a wedding table for its "something blue" quality. For an outdoors or beach wedding, these would make a great buy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Terrariums:** The popularity of DIY terrariums offers an opportunity for businesses to offer creative supplies and workshops. - **Vacation Keepsake Products:** Businesses can capitalize on the demand for personalized vacation mementos by offering customizable products. - **Nature-inspired Home Decor:** The trend towards bringing nature into interior design creates opportunities for businesses to innovate with eco-friendly and sustainable products. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Supplies:** The growing popularity of DIY terrariums and other handmade decor items creates opportunities for craft supply companies to offer unique and eco-friendly materials. - **Personalized Gift Products:** Businesses can tap into the demand for personalized vacation keepsakes by offering customized products such as mason jar terrariums. - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is a growing market for sustainable and eco-friendly home decor products inspired by nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Succulent Terrarium Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-terrarium-candle.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [At-Home Beach Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-in-a-box.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Pagoda-Shaped Tea Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-jars.md)