To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at St. Charles Times 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 Small Gifts
1) New Home Mason Jar Candle
A hand-poured New Home Mason Jar Candle is a thoughtful way to celebrate a new space. It’s Made in the USA with soy wax and a cotton wick that make for cleaner and longer burn time—around 40 hours. A blend of essential oils gives this candle a light, welcoming scent that won’t distract from the heartfelt message it bears.
2) Japanese Welcome Fish Soap
Japanese soap shaped like a supersized fish makes for a meaningful (and eye-catching) gift. The red snapper symbolizes good fortune and luck in Japanese culture and this sweet-smelling one is made with a traditional wooden mold by one of Japan’s oldest soap makers. Give one as a unique token of thanks or good luck, or hang one up in your own shower.
3) Crown Jewels Ring Holder
Even queens need someplace safe to stash their jewels. This crown-shaped metal catch-all is the perfect place to deposit jewelry, or even odds and ends like hair ties or loose change. Handcrafted from aluminum, each dish is sand-cast and hand-polished to shine, while serving as a piece of whimsical home décor, too.
4) Stainless Steel Hair Tie Bracelet Trio
Carry a hair elastic on your wrist in a way that’s elegant AND keeps your wrist indent-free. bittersweet by Maria Shireen® bracelets are made of stainless steel with a shiny metallic finish, and they cleverly hold—and disguise—hair elastics. Slip the bracelet on, then slip your elastic over, and secure it in the groove. You’ll be ready to toss your hair back at a moment’s notice, but with a simple design that will blend into or enhance just about any outfit.
5) Key Purse Hanger with Monogram
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