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Gargantuan Garden Gnome Collections

Ron Broomfield Goes Nuts for Little Lawn Buddies

— July 20, 2011 — Lifestyle
Walk by the home of Ron Broomfield and you're guaranteed to stop at his garden in shock.

The 76 year-old collector has taken his passion for garden gnomes to the extreme, possessing almost two thousand elvish friends. Ron Broomfield has been collecting garden gnomes for decades, and even dresses up as one several times a week. His garden is bursting with smiling bearded men, and his home is a gnome-dome as well. He even goes by the name "Ron the Gnome;" let's just say his house colors the block with miniature magic.

Ron Broomfield has a passion for pixie plant guardians that is beyond unbelievable, gnome sayin'?

Implications - Consumers appreciate products that support their lifestyle choices as they have the ability to convey their values to their peers. Companies can cater to niche markets by manufacturing products that are specifically tailored to their tastes and interests.
Trend Themes
1. Garden Gnome Collecting - Opportunity for companies to manufacture unique and customizable garden gnomes to appeal to passionate collectors like Ron Broomfield.
2. Niche Lifestyle Products - Catering to specific interests and hobbies like garden gnome collecting can increase brand loyalty among consumers.
3. Personalized Home Decor - Offering customizable, quirky home decor items like garden gnomes can add personality to a home and create a unique customer experience.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Companies in the home decor industry can create products like unique garden gnomes to cater to niche interests and increase consumer appeal.
2. Collectibles - Collectible manufacturers can create limited edition garden gnomes to appeal to passionate collectors.
3. Gardening - Gardening companies can offer unique and customizable garden gnomes as part of their product line to appeal to passionate gardeners like Ron Broomfield.
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