Christmas shopping for your adult friends and family can be difficult.
To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North Coast Today 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) Etched Leather Map Journal – International Cities
A modern take on an ancient craft, this Made in the USA etched leather notebook cover showcases your favorite international city. The supple leather hides are sourced from a local Milwaukee tannery, then hand cut and laser-engraved with antique, early 20th-century maps of cities around the world. The included Moleskine notebook is replaceable, so you can always carry your thoughts in something beautiful that’s Made for a Lifetime.
2) Brass Pocket Sundial
A brass pocket sundial is both a small work of art and a unique way to tell the time. Crafted in Austria, the sundial works anywhere on Earth and neatly folds up when not in use. It’s a practical way to check the time and an ornamental piece that looks lovely on display.
3) Cast Iron Handle Guards
American Bench Craft: Cast Iron Handle Guards – Black Leather
4) Personalized 50 States Photo Map
Thunder Bunny Labs: Photo Map Frame – Black
5) Bar Pilot Bottle Opener
Customizable nautical map bottle opener handcrafted in Portland, Maine.
