Trendspotting Ambiente - Firehose Fashion

Be green and salute your local fireman in these eco-friendly designs fashioned from old firehoses by Feuerwear. The material is tough and rugged - perfect for belts, protective cases, wallets and unique design statements. We're loving the faded fonts and the awesome storytelling in each piece!

Tradeshow Trendspotting Early 2011

Would you like a (free!) download of some insider trend news from our early 2011 tradeshow travels? Take a peek at some sample pages of from our in-depth color, finish, pattern, material and product development trend reports from these key shows... Enjoy!

Tradeshow Trendspotting Early 2011

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Trendspotting Ambiente - Can You Believe It's Plastic?

We can't! Check out these designs from Plasthill - created to look like aged iron, these plasticware pieces are sure to fool you into thinking you're dining in the rugged outdoors straight out of the chuck wagon! It's amazing how far technology has come...

Trendspotting Ambiente - Colorful Le Creuset

We all covet Le Creuset here at Sphere Trending... So, it's no surprise that their new coffee press and mugs we spotted at Ambiente are high on our must-have list this year! Not to mention their stunning - as always - new colors and very sweet new shapes. We hope this bright and cheerful post will brighten your Monday morning!

Trendspotting Stockholm - Granny Chic

From teacups to chunky knits to afghans and cozy footstools - all of the treasures from your dear granny's house were absolutely fun and fantastic in Stockholm. We love the brightened color palette, the bold florals and unique patterns. Who knew granny was so hip??

Trendspotting Stockholm - Spring Fever

While the first picture in this post is a perfect representation of what was going on OUTSIDE in Stockholm.... however, INSIDE each of the stores spring fever was breaking out all over! Bright colors, fun prints, cute collections, creative patterns were alive and vibrant on the store shelves. Here's a few of our favorite pictures that are keeping us warm with anticipation for the spring season just around the corner!

Paperworld 2011 - 50's Fun

We're wrapping up our coverage of Paperworld 2011 with a little trip down "retro road" with this kitschy & cute 1905's inspired designs for paper goods and back to school products. You can catch up on all of our Paperworld coverage here, or contact us for purchasing options for our full reportback or custom design services. Enjoy!

Paperworld 2011 - Loud & Bold Color!!

A complete 180 degree turn around from the basic black and white contrasting combinations we shared earlier this week, today's post from Paperworld is a loud shout out to the vibrant colors we love to talk about. And... for those of you buried in snow (like us!!) it's a bright shot of happy hues that you might need just about now!

Paperworld 2011 - Graphic Black & White

Maybe it's because we're all snowed in and outside is a bright sea of white, or because we're just loving the black and white combinations like the Wild Zebra post from yesterday.... Here's a great collection of fun & edgy graphic black and white patterns from the halls of Paperworld 2011: