To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Chicago City Wire 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 Christmas Gifts for Mom
1) No-Spill Aerating Wine Glass

A spill-proof wine glass that looks as good as it is enjoyable to sip from. Each glass spins on a stainless steel ball, aerating wine—sip by sip—without spilling a drop. (It looks pretty cool, too.) Want to slow things down? Oak coasters hold a glass upright and still. Made in the USA.
2) Birth Month Flower Necklace + 4 Pendants

Vintage Stamp Jewels: Birth Month Flower Necklace + 4 Pendants - Gold
3) Rita Convertible Mittens

French Knot: Rita Convertible Mittens - Natural
4) Ceramic Cooking & Serving Tagine Pot

This tagine pot is perfect for cooking and serving food at home. The dome-shaped lid allows for the ingredients within the pot to steam out, creating flavorful meals. Kamsah's proprietary handcrafting process ensures that your tagines are of the highest quality with absolutely no aesthetic defects. Each piece is made by local women for a fair wage in Nabeul, Tunisia, a city that’s been making renowned ceramics for centuries. And Kamsah supports the region even further, giving 10% of its profits to causes that benefit its artisans.
5) Eva Night Shirt

Lusomé: Eva Night Shirt - Black - Extra Small