Character coffee: Licensing Expo 2014

One of the stand-out trends from Las Vegas' Licensing Expo this month was that of character coffee licenses - including Grumpy Cat's 'Grumpaccino', Popeye the Sailor's 'Popeye Energy' coffee, and Krispy Kreme's ground coffee.

Shanley Farms: Live from The Summer Fancy Food Show 2014

One of our top picks for exhibitors at this year's Summer Fancy Food Show is California-based Shanley Farms. With three products on display - Citriburst Finger Limes, Morro Bay Avocados and Sierra Sweet Kiwis - the brand wowed visitors with its high quality and innovation.

GROW: The contemporary garden fair

Opening to the public tomorrow on London's Hampstead Heath, new contemporary garden fair GROW will bring together 100 carefully selected exhibitors selling plants, furniture and gardening accessories.

Herbal tea for dogs: Live from Interzoo 2014

British pet brand Woof & Brew is showing a range of herbal teas created for dogs at Interzoo this week.

Top five trends: Live from Interzoo 2014

Yeowww! at Interzoo 2014

International pet supplies trade fair Interzoo opened its doors to an expected 30,000 visitors yesterday in Nuremberg, Germany. This year's edition demonstrates the growing market for pet tracking technology as well as showcasing fresh ideas for colour, print and pattern across product.

Redaelli: Live from Proposte 2014

Italian textile brand Redaelli wowed visitors with its range of digitally printed velvets at the opening day of prestigious textile show Proposte.

Siro Tendaggi: Live from Proposte 2014

Italian fabric brand Sirio Tendaggi is showing a range of woven and printed fabrics at Proposte in Como this week. Embroidered cotton and printed sheers blur the line between digital patterns and hand rendered techniques, and a delicate watercolour floral is updated with a pixelated effect.

The Phytophiler: observant plant pots by Dossofiorito

Verona-based design studio Dossofiorito showed a series of terracotta plant pots called The Phytophiler at SaloneSatellite this month.

The range of pots have embedded components such as mirrors and lenses which aim to explore our relationship with plants through interactivity and observation.

High Point Market: Trend Watch

For the third consecutive year Homebuildlife is the High Point Market official trend sponsor. Every year, exhibitors are encouraged to submit the products that they best feel represent our future seasonal macro trends through a program called Trend Watch. The focus of the project is to demonstrate how the macro trends can be interpreted into commercial products and showcase some of the pieces available throughout the market.

Live from Milan: KNP by Jean Nouvel for Arflex

French architect Jean Nouvel has created a seating system for Arflex called KNP, which questions the archetype of the sofa and comprises three main elements: a wooden structure, a two-colour reversible cover and loose polyurethane flat cushions.

Live from Milan: Eurocucina trends preview

Team 7 at Eurocucina 2014

Kitchens at this year's edition of Eurocucina show that trends for warm and textured materials are still going strong in this part of the home. Veined marbles in neutral tones or bright colours are associated with rich woods or brushed metals.

The retro aesthetic from the 1950s through to the 1970s is another fruitful source of inspiration as midtone colours such as mustard yellow, faded orange and light blue are introduced on cabinet fronts and accessories.

Live from High Point Market

Cisco Brothers

The spring 2014 edition of High Point Market kicked off this weekend in North Carolina. Twice a year, High Point bursts to life with a surge of international and national exhibitors looking to display their wares to the interiors market.

Live from Milan: Bandas Space by Patricia Urquiola for GAN

Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola has once again collaborated with GAN to create Bandas Space, a collection of modular indoor seating pieces that can be upholstered in a wide range of patterned fabrics which extend as floor coverings, allowing many different compositions.

Live from Milan: SU by Nendo for Emeco

Japanese design studio Nendo has created a collections of eco-friendly stools called SU for American manufacturer Emeco, which is being exhibited until April 13 at Milan's Salone del Mobile.

Stephen Burks for Dedon: Milan preview

American designer Stephen Burks has collaborated with outdoor furniture brand Dedon and designed Ahnda, a lounge chair made of woven textile cords and available in two versions, with high and low back rest.

AKIM tables by Gallotti & Radice: Milan preview

Gabriele and Oscar Buratti have designed a collection of dining tables for Gallotti & Radice that will be launched at Milan's Salone de Mobile. The pieces feature a glass base in the shape of an octagon, with sides in different sizes.

Daniel Libeskind for Lasvit: Milan preview

Daniel Libeskind has designed Ice, a geometric ceiling lamp for Lasvit, which will be launched during the upcoming edition of Milan Design Week.

Live from IHHS 2014: laser etched utensils by Talisman Designs

Talisman Designs is exhibiting its collection of beechwood kitchen utensils at this year's International Home + Housewares Show which runs until today in Chicago.

Live from IHHS 2014: silicone glasses by Spruce

Spruce is exhibiting its range of silicone glasses at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, which runs until Tuesday.

Live from IHHS 2014: new colour by Le Creuset

Le Creuset has launched its new colour during the International Home + Housewares Show. Named Palm, it is a soft green shade inspired by the seaside.