If there’s one thing I love, it’s the unusual accessory. In the last few years, I’ve gotten to indulge in this category even more than usual, as trends have begun to bring all kinds of weird and wonderful decor to the fore. One category that has plenty of action? Food-themed furniture and accessories, from tomatoes and strawberries to bread lights. This spring, the martini olive seems poised to be a breakout star—at least if TikTok is any indication.
The humble martini olive may not seem like much, but cocktail culture is ubiquitous. This iconic drink decoration has recently been appearing as a decorative motif in specialty stores and in Instagram windows. One brick-and-mortar store that’s embracing this trend wholeheartedly is Big Night, a New York retailer that stocks all kinds of hosting (or hosting!) merchandise for the “big night.” On the brand’s website , you’ll find an “Obsessed with Olives” section that features plenty of olive-themed decor, but it’s far from the only place to stock this type of merchandise.
Why all the fuss about the tiny green fruit? “Olives are unstoppable,” says Catherine Levin, founder of Big Night. “Food says so much about who we are. People identify with the martini as the drink of choice, so of course there’s something about olives that they identify with, [too].”
If you need more proof that martini olives really are a design motif, check out these themed items I found in various categories. From gifts and textiles to glasses and mirrors, these Martini Olive products are sure to put a smile on the face of the happy hour obsessed.