# Cute Chocalate Hardware Stephane Bureaux Hammers Down Sweetness with these Tasty Treats By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephane-bureaux References: [whokilledbambi](http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2011/02/chocolate-nails/) & [stephane-design](http://www.stephane-design.com/) Culinary artist Stéphane Bureaux makes some interesting and tasty concoctions using chocalate, fondant, and other types of food. His most recent works of art feature a series of chocolate nails. In his chocolate nails photo set, Stéphane Bureaux adheres the tasty hardware to a variety of desserts. He even uses them to nail down some raspberries to some baked goods. The pictures alone are enough to make you want to try these delightful dessert add-ons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet Hardware:** Creating edible versions of non-food items offers a unique opportunity for food artists to showcase their creativity and ingenuity. - **Dessert Accents:** Incorporating unique edible accents can elevate a dessert and make it a memorable culinary experience. - **Playful Confections:** Adding a playful twist to traditional desserts can create a fun and Instagram-worthy treat. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Art:** Food art is a growing industry that is ripe for innovation and creative expressions of edible art. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can offer unique and playful dessert options by incorporating edible accents and playful elements. - **Luxury Chocolate:** Premium chocolate companies can offer novelty chocolate items for high-end gift-giving occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lobster.md) - [Pastry Chef-Approved Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-edit-kits.md) - [Culinary Nail Polish Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnd-yes-chef.md) - [Uniquely Decadent Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fix-dessert-chocolatier.md) - [Viral Easter-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutelier.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [DIY Croissant-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pain-au-chocolat.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)