Welcome to Olives & Melons, your new favorite online shop where your purchases really make a difference. We're a fresh, new business created with love by a global team of passionate volunteers who want to help right some pretty awful wrongs.
We're not your typical online store seeking to make the most profit for ourselves. Nope, we’re not in this for the money - at least not for us.
At Olives & Melons, we’re all about helping others. We’ve set out to create a safe space, connecting creatives with those needing a little good in their lives.
When you shop with us, you're not just buying something cool; you're becoming a part of something bigger. Each collection is carefully curated with exclusive designs you won't find anywhere else. Each design is hand-drawn by one of our artists and then digitized and added to the overall product design, so you won’t find open-source graphics or stock images on any of our products. What's more, every collection is named after the individuals - our beloved Pals - who directly benefit from your support. These Pals are at the core of what we do, and our artists work closely with the Pals to create designs that truly reflect their stories.
Here's the best part: 100% of our profits go directly to our Pals. No fine print, no hidden clauses. They get to use the funds however they need, forever. The designs? They become our Pals' own, to do with as they wish. And our artists? They remain anonymous, knowing their creativity has brought joy and hope to someone's life.
So, join us at Olives & Melons. Let's shop with purpose and make a positive impact, one unique design at a time.
Currently, there are two designs in the OM collection: Ceasefire Meow and The Olive Branch. Why have our own designs? To put it simply: these designs are intended to raise funds to cover US taxes (ugh) and any other unexpected expenses as we promote OM to raise more money for our Pals. The products bearing the OM designs will be clearly marked, like the Pals collections. We encourage you to buy from our Pals collections but acknowledge that we need a little assistance too in order to ensure we can continue to send the maximum amount of funds to the Pals. We promise we are not getting wealthy from this endeavor.
The (permanent) ceasefire movement has been championed for decades by young and old. It has picked up renewed vigor since October when the world was shown the atrocities being conducted against a civilian population. Millions now join in calls for lasting peace, and some witty folks (we wish it were us, but alas, we cannot claim the honor) started the ceasefire meow movement, showcasing keffiyeh-garbed felines standing (or lounging) in solidarity. This is the OM take on ceasefire meow. Wear this design to your next beach bonfire or with friends as you tear down the establishment ✌️
Pretty much everyone knows the meaning of an olive branch. The literal: it’s a branch from a tree with leaves and maybe a cluster of olives. The symbolic: an extension of peace. For us, the olive branch is longevity. Strength. Resilience. Growth. Everything that our Pals, their families, and their people embody, and everything that the rest of us could learn a to embody.