To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Racine Sun asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Thoughtful Gifts
1) Wine Bottle Coaster
This customizable nautical map wine bottle coaster is handcrafted in Portland, Maine and can hold a standard wine or champagne bottle.
2) Floral Cotton Tea Towel
These stunning tea towels are not only soft and absorbent, but also double as pieces of art for your kitchen. Featuring original botanical oil paintings which add a touch of nature to your home. 100% cotton.
3) Calendar Notepad Stationery
One sophisticated notepad lets you move from jotting down lists to penning letters without missing a beat. The thick, high quality paper is Made in the USA and easily doubles as stationery—just fold it to fit perfectly in a business envelope. And an open format calendar helpfully keeps track of the dates, no matter what year it is.
4) No-Spill Aerating Wine Glass
A spill-proof wine glass that looks as good as it is enjoyable to sip from. Each glass spins on a stainless steel ball, aerating wine—sip by sip—without spilling a drop. (It looks pretty cool, too.) Want to slow things down? Oak coasters hold a glass upright and still. Made in the USA.
5) Vintage Silver Spoon Marker
Vintage spoons are handcrafted into sweet and meaningful markers that make the perfect addition to a gift or a garden. From “You Are My Sunshine” to “Happy Birthday” (and eight other phrases in between), this hand-stamped spoon truly makes for a one-of-a-kind finishing touch.