# Petite Gingerbread Perchers The Not Martha DIY Cookie Houses are an Adorable Addition to Any Drink By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-18 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-martha-diy-cookie-houses References: [lepetithappy.blogspot](http://lepetithappy.blogspot.ca/2010/12/diy-it-mini-gingerbread-houses.html) & [notmartha.org](http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/12/22/tiny-gingerbread-houses-a-few-variations/) While biscuits usually have reserved space on saucers, the Not Martha DIY Cookie Houses elevate the holiday sweet to the mug’s edge. Designed to perch on the edge of morning mugs of hot chocolate, tea or apple cider, this seasonally spiced coffee will add cheer to the holidays. The Not Martha DIY Cookies Houses feature intricate dwelling details like a chimney, a roof sprinkled with sugar to resemble a fresh snow fall and a door, which acts as the perch. These adorable add-ons can be made using [gingerbread dough or sugar cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees), but in staying with the Christmas spirit one should opt for the gingerbread flavor. Liven up the holiday and infuse some seasonal spirit with these modest miniature abodes on your [morning mug of eggnog or espresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-gingerbread). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Cookie Houses:** Opportunity to create and sell DIY cookie house kits for holiday-themed drinks. - **Adorable Drink Accessories:** Potential for designing and selling cute and festive accessories for mugs and cups. - **Seasonal Spiced Coffee:** Opportunity to develop and market unique flavors of coffee that complement seasonal drinks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking and Pastry:** Bakery business can cater to the demand for DIY cookie house kits and unique gingerbread flavors. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can create and sell adorable drink accessories to enhance holiday-themed mugs. - **Specialty Coffee:** Specialty coffee industry can innovate and offer seasonal spiced coffee blends that pair well with holiday drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Holiday-Themed Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-latte-and-peppermint-mocha.md) - [Customizable Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-drops.md) - [Coffee-Themed Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-1.md) - [Edible Pastry Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-lodge.md) - [Cookie Shot Glass Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-shot-glasses.md)