To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North Mecklenburg News 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 Hosting & Entertaining Gifts
1) V3 Premium Sparkling Water Maker

This sparkling water maker is a beautiful stainless steel appliance that makes your water sparkle and looks great on your counter, too. Create your own healthier, eco-friendlier seltzers with the touch of a button. Industrial designers Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh invented aarke to carbonate effectively and look great on display.
2) Spinning Wine Glass - Set of 2

Sip from a spinning wine glass set that does more than just look good. The base is designed to spin in place without toppling your drink. This creates an eye-catching effect with a purpose—the spinning action aerates wine, which helps open up flavor and aroma.
3) Reclaimed Metal Home State Night Light

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4) Handheld Spice Grinder

CrushGrind’s spice grinder makes quick work of crushing dried spices to infuse your cooking with fresher flavors and aromas of things like fennel, cardamom, and other spices. The handheld tool stores upside down to avoid any leftover spices spilling out. The ceramic grinding mechanism inside is more durable and longer-lasting than a steel one, won’t dull with use, and is guaranteed to last for 25 years.
5) Initialed Notepad Stationery

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