# Tiny Whimsical Children's Decor The ‘Urban Fairies Operations’ Features Fun and Magica By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-fairies-operations References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/miniature-doors-fairy-ann-arbor.html) & [urban-fairies](http://urban-fairies.com/) If you’re ever in Ann Arbor, Michigan, make sure to stop by Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea to see the Urban Fairies Operations by Jonathan Wright. Wright has created [miniature doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces) for the imaginations of children to run wild. The [fairy-inspired housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphabas-retreat-airbnb) is seen all across books, in which there are tiny windows, stairs, in which there are little entrances, and more. Located within the Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea are journals, designed along the same lines as the doors and openings across the shop, for children to leave their messages of delight. Children have been so taken with this project that they leave hilariously adorable messages to the fairies and offer up pennies, miniature baskets and more for the fairies’ doorsteps. Wright initially designed these doors for the [amusement of his own children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-ladders-high), but decided to go public with great success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Miniature Children's Decor:** Opportunities for businesses to cater to parents looking for unique and whimsical decor for their children's rooms. - **Interactive Retail Design:** Retail spaces can incorporate interactive design elements to create a fun and whimsical shopping experience for families. - **Community Building Through Art:** Creating art installations that encourage community engagement can foster a sense of belonging and playfulness in public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Furniture and Decor:** An innovative approach to children's decor and furniture, creating unique and whimsical products can disrupt the market. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunities for retailers to incorporate imaginative and playful retail designs to create a memorable shopping experience for customers. - **Art and Culture:** Innovation in art and culture can lead to the creation of community-building projects that foster a sense of playfulness in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md) - [Digital Fairy-Catching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got2glow-baby-fairy-finder.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [AI Fairytale Generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-fairytale-generator.md) - [Charitable Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-mushroom-fairy-music-box.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md)