To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Staten Island Reporter 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 Wooden Gifts
1) Wooden Valet Charging Station
This wood valet tray-meets-charging station is home base for your wallet, watch, keys, phone and more. Handcrafted from sustainably harvested walnut and cherry wood, it also has a built-in charging dock (with cable channel) and speaker-amplifier for richer sound. Empty your pockets and stay organized with this elegant solution.
2) USA Beer Cap Trap
Keep track of all your favorite beers, geographically. The Beer Cap Trap is a laser-cut, wooden wall map of the U.S., with holes made to display the caps of memorable brews from all across the country.
3) Amico Portable Hi-Fi Music System
Inside this classic, 70s-inspired wooden design lives a robust-yet-portable hi fidelity digital radio. Designed by sound guru and Audio Hall of Fame veteran Tom Devesto, this music system is smarter than its good looks. The Amico has eight hours of of wireless playback and weather-resistant wood exterior so you can listen outside. Customize its buttons to play music from different sources (FM, internet radio, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, etc.), and save favorite stations/sources. It’s perfect for on-go-the tunes.
4) Large Vertical Personalized Cutting Board
This personalized cutting board with words makes for a custom gift that is also well-made and functional. Each one is handmade in the USA from maple wood and features a hand-cut expression or name. Whatever words you choose, the care put into creating each board shines through.
5) Barrel Race™ Table Top Game
Oakline Designs: Barrel Race™ Table Top Game