To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Kendall County 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) Minimalist Leather & Elastic Billfold
TROVE: Minimalist Leather & Elastic Billfold - Red
2) Sand Etched Latitude and Longitude Pint Glass
Let these personalized pint glasses serve as an everyday reminder of a special place. Send Susquehanna Glass Company any location coordinates, and they’ll create glasses just for you. The Latitude and Longitude design is an exclusive collaboration with us that uses sand etching to leave a clean, crisp finish. Each glass is created in the USA with a keen eye for detail and a strong tradition—over 100 years and counting—of craftsmanship.
3) DIY Cookie Baking Kit
Red Velvet NYC: Red Velvet NYC Cookies: Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
4) DIY Cupcake Baking Kit
This DIY Cupcake Making Kit provides all the pre-measured ingredients and a detailed recipe card so you can make gourmet cupcakes at home, just add butter, eggs, and buttermilk. The kit is hand-packed from start to finish by the Red Velvet team in Brooklyn, NY. This is the easiest way to bake at home, and a memorable activity for the whole family.
5) Oryx Brass Bracelet
The Base Project connects artisans in the developing world with the U.S. fashion market, helping those artists afford things like healthcare and education. Their brass bracelets, made in NY, feature etchings of Namibian tribal designs.