# Peacock Mugs Hand-Painted Paula Kathlyn Dishes Let You Drink Your Coffee With Pride By Bianca | Published 2009-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-mugs-paula-kathlyn References: [retrogalusa.etsy](http://retrogalusa.etsy.com) The [Peacock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-peacock-garden-bench) Shop by Paula Kathlyn offers a selection of stunningly colorful birds painted on everything from dishes to t-shirts, but it's her peacock mugs that are particularly charming. Trend Hunter covered peacock fashion earlier this year ([here](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-peacock-frocks-giambattista-vallis-fall-2009-collection-for-the-bird), [here](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-dresses-pre-fall-09-gowns-peacock)and [here](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock)), but these hand-painted peacock mugs and dishes by Paula Kathlyn show that peacock motifs are just as appealing when they come from the cupboard as from the wardrobe. **Implications** - One of the fastest ways for a company to differentiate itself in a crowded marketplace is by altering a standard, every day product to include a radical design. By offering consumers something they are familiar with in an unfamiliar fashion, the product is given new life and vitality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-painted Products:** Hand-painted designs on everyday products offer a unique and personalized touch. - **Peacock Motifs:** The popularity of peacock motifs extends beyond fashion to various everyday items, creating opportunities for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Product Differentiation:** Altering standard, everyday products with radical designs can help companies stand out in a crowded marketplace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor & Furnishings:** Hand-painted dishes and mugs provide an opportunity for creativity and unique designs in the home decor industry. - **Fashion & Apparel:** The success of peacock motifs in fashion extends to other industries, offering opportunities for innovative designs in the apparel sector. - **Consumer Goods & Retail:** Product differentiation through radical designs can help consumer goods companies stand out on store shelves and attract attention from shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md) - [Chromatic Oceanic Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-ceramics-travel-mugs.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Vibrant Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-peacock-garden-bench.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Limited-Edition Cup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi.md)