Trendspotting

Rubber Bands take on Fun Shapes and New Uses!

I have been attending the NYC gift & toy shows for years - and I love to visit with the vendors that I see year after year.  Its fun to see what new products they come up with and see how many of them stay on top of the emerging trends.  One of those such companies is Eastern Accent- I'm always curious to see what fresh products they bring to the show!  Years ago they had the cutest rubber bands in the shapes of rabbits - and even then I couldn't help but be amazed by them.  I kept trying to think of ways to use them in some way for my clients of The Holding Company.  Needless to say - I wasn't surprised when they showed up in a new form at the NYC Toy Fair this past February. These bands have morphed into the new trading cards and friendship bracelets!  Two companies that I could find at the show - Stretchy Shapesand Animal Braceletshave taken the idea to a whole new level!  These bands now come in all different sizes, shapes and colors and apparently kids are going gaga for them.  Trend spotted!

Cupcake Bands by The Paper Menu

I received an email a few days ago from The Paper Menu describing a new product they just launched - cupcake bands - what a nifty idea!  You may remember that I am a big fan of cupcakes, and now you can dress up your cupcake display!  You can totally customize these bands by choosing from different background patterns, colors and fonts!  Whether you own a bakery and are looking for a new way to display your cupcakes - or if you are planning a special event and would like your cupcake display to fit a certain theme - The Paper Menu's Cupcake Bands are sure to please!