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.
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1) 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.
2) Floating Flower Pin Vase
This floating flower vase creates the illusion of blossoms blooming straight up from the ground. The magic comes from brass pins in an acrylic tray that sits in the shallow ceramic vessel. Place a stem on a pin (the wider the better, like gerbera daisies—but not woody stems, like roses) and the flower will take in as much water as it needs—and stand tall in a striking display.
3) EKKO™ Phone Shelf & Speaker Amplifier
EKKO™ is a secure phone dock that helps you to keep the conversation going while you’re cooking, doing make-up or getting dressed. Just slide your phone into the secure dock while the natural amplifier adds up to 10dB of volume to its built-in speakers. Use it in your home, office, or wherever you want to keep your phone on and your hands free. Perfect for playing podcasts and music.
4) Necklace Eyeglass Holder
Transform this necklace into a super-secure glasses chain. Press the pendant’s center until it has a good grip on your eyewear. SpexSlide is a beautiful yet reliable way of making sure your glasses stay put.
5) Initialed Notepad Stationery
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