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Who Knew Tomatoes
Were So Chic?
Who knew tomatoes were so chic? Suddenly they're everywhere and honestly… I'm not mad about it. From candles and hand soap to cocktail napkins, embroidered hats, tomato tins, and even fashion, the humble tomato has somehow become the accessory of the summer. Maybe it's the colors. Maybe it's the whole Italian summer thing. Either way, I apparently want tomatoes on everything now.
"yes, I would like my dish soap to smell like tomatoes."
High-end brands know something I've ALWAYS known… tomatoes are everything. Somehow they've made their way onto candles, cocktail napkins, handbags, soaps, plates, hats, even jewelry… and somewhere in the middle of my obsession, I realized something: Tomatoes have become a full-blown aesthetic.
Not in a kitschy Italian restaurant way. In a "stylish woman who vacations in Italy and drinks Aperol Spritz" kind of way. Frankly, I trust her.
There's something about the colors that just works. The rich reds, soft pinks, fresh greens, striped linens, wicker bags, glossy ceramics… it's giving Tomato Girl Summer.
- the Amalfi Coast in July
- fresh pasta and crisp Sauvignon Blanc
- striped umbrellas and tan lines
- long lunches that turn into dinner
Apparently we all collectively decided: "yes, I would like my dish soap to smell like tomatoes." And honestly? Life feels better this way.
Below, I rounded up some of my favorite tomato-inspired finds for the kitchen, home, and beyond — because apparently tomatoes are the moment.
For the Table
Tomato Kitchen
Napkins, plates, tea towels, and cocktail picks that make every dinner feel like you're already halfway to Italy.
Tomato Cocktail Picks
The tiniest detail that makes a whole spread feel intentional. Stick them in charcuterie, caprese skewers, or just use them to stir your Aperol Spritz in style.
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Tomato Cocktail Napkins
Charming, chic, and exactly what your summer table needs. These make even a simple dinner feel like an occasion someone planned for weeks.
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Ciao Dish Towel
Because everything in the kitchen should say something. This one just happens to say it in Italian. Drape it over the oven handle and call it décor.
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Tomato Serving Tray
The kind of tray you leave out on the counter because it's too pretty to put away. Perfect for a drinks station, appetizers, or a little cheese moment before dinner.
Shop on AmazonApparently we all collectively decided: candles should smell like tomatoes. I support this.
Candles, Soaps & More
Tomato Home
Candles, hand soap, and dish soap that make your house smell like someone is making a very good pasta sauce.
Paddywax Heirloom Tomato Candle
This is what started it all for me. A tomato candle that somehow smells like a garden and a kitchen and summer all at once. Completely addictive.
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LAFCO Tomato Season Candle
The luxury option. LAFCO makes some of the most beautiful candles on the market and this one is no exception. A little indulgent, completely worth it.
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Romie Zoi Hand Soap
The prettiest soap on the counter and it smells like tomato leaf and herbs. Guests will notice it. You will be asked where you got it.
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Mrs. Meyer's Tomato Dish Soap
Yes, I would like my dish soap to smell like tomatoes. Yes, this is the one. A seasonal find that I stock up on every summer without fail.
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Loewe Tomato Leaves Liquid Soap
A splurge, but an absolutely beautiful one. The kind of thing you put on display and then feel a little guilty actually using. And then use it anyway.
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Tomato Fashion
Hats, totes, and a very good shirt. The tomato aesthetic has fully crossed over into the wardrobe and I am here for all of it.
Tomato Baseball Cap
The hat that goes with everything. Market runs, weekend farmers market trips, or just a Saturday morning where you want to look like you have your life together.
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Tomato Embroidered Tote Bag
The chicest tote for summer. Grab it for the farmers market, the beach, or anywhere you want to look like you just stepped off a boat in Positano.
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Tomato Summer T-Shirt
Simple, perfect, says exactly what the whole vibe is about. Wear it to the market, the patio, the dinner party where you bring wine and arrive looking effortless.
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In the Kitchen
Tomato Pantry
Sun-dried tomato powder, beautiful tins, and the cookbook that belongs on every tomato lover's shelf.
Sun-Dried Tomato Powder
This is the pantry find I didn't know I needed until I had it. Add it to pasta, dips, rubs, salad dressings, anything. Instant depth of flavor, every single time.
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Giadzy Fancy Tomato Tin
A beautiful Italian tomato tin that doubles as a little piece of art on the counter. The kind of thing you buy and then refuse to actually open because it's too pretty.
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Pink Tomato Kitchen Cookbook
For the cook who believes tomatoes are not a supporting actor but the entire star of the show. Beautiful to read, beautiful to look at, and genuinely useful in the kitchen.
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