An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper horizontally secured to the first end of the toothpick. The decorative molded topper also comprises an image secured to a surface of the decorative molded topper. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted horizontally into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as an edible decoration attached to the food article. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the images of the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion.
