To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Vacationland 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 Handcrafted Gifts
1) Model No. 1 Stainless Steel Comb
Keep every hair in place with this all-American comb. Each is laser-cut and hand-finished from Kentucky steel and Ohio titanium and Made for a Lifetime. Have it engraved with a custom monogram for a personal touch and pass it down for generations.
2) Silhouette Sand Art
This moving sand art creates unique images each time it’s turned. Slowly descending and swirling sand creates a captivating and beautiful effect that can help melt away stress, too. Handmade in Austria.
3) New England Spice Gift Set
Down east flavors from a spice gift set inspired by (and sourced from) New England. The set includes two of Curio Spice Co.’s signature spice blends along with Maine sea salt. It’s all directly sourced from farms and growers to ensure freshness and purity, and comes with recipe cards to help you get cooking.
4) Layered Tassel Necklace
These Jazz Age-inspired necklaces are crafted by artisans in Ecuador in return for a living wage. Two hand dyed, richly colored leather tassels at different lengths make for a layered look, while an açaí seed adds visual interest.
5) Archipelago Ornament
The double-sided Archipelago Ornament is the perfect gift to relive your most cherished memories and their coordinates. Displaying your personalized map imagery on the front and custom message on the back, it creates a keepsake of your most treasured territories with an added dedication that will be enjoyed year after year.