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Perfect gifts for picky people

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list
Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. (Photo: Getty Images)

Gift-giving can be tough. You want to buy something safe enough so you know they’ll like it, but different enough so that it feels special. The Grommet hits the sweet spot between utilitarian and unique, with random why-didn’t-I-think-of-that products from small businesses that you can’t believe you’ve lived without. We’ve scoured the site for the most original options, so whether you want a couch drink holder (how could you not?) or a self back massager (yes, please), we’ve got just the thing to make you a gift-giving hero this year.

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USA Beer Cap Trap

USA Beer Cap Trap (Photo: The Grommet)
USA Beer Cap Trap (Photo: The Grommet)

Your favorite beer nerd will love showing off caps from all those brews consumed across the country. The wooden map has pre-drilled holes so that it can be proudly hung above the mantel.

Shop it: USA Beer Cap Trap, $50, thegrommet.com

Self Back Massager

Self Back Massager (Photo: The Grommet)
Self Back Massager (Photo: The Grommet)

With a thumb-shaped end providing a shiatsu-type massage with precise, concentrated pressure, this do-it-yourself back massager is the epitome of self-care. $13 off!

Shop it: Self Back Massager, $24 (was $37), thegrommet.com

Leather Front Pocket Wallet (Photo: The Grommet)
Leather Front Pocket Wallet (Photo: The Grommet)

For the guy who stuffs his wallet in the back but should keep it up front (for safety and backache considerations): This curved leather number slips into the front pocket for convenience and peace of mind. In bourbon and black.

Shop it: Leather Front Pocket Wallet, $45, thegrommet.com

Holiday Wind Bell (Photo: The Grommet)
Holiday Wind Bell (Photo: The Grommet)

Choose the color of the tree and pick a charm or two (cardinal, snowflake, compass…) for a customizable wind chime that plays three melodies when the wind blows. Made in Maine of recycled steel.

Shop it: Holiday Wind Bell, $42, thegrommet.com

Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop (Photo: The Grommet)
Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop (Photo: The Grommet)

For the ice cream lover in your life whose wrist must hurt from digging into all those icy-cold pints, enter this ergonomic scoop designed by an aerospace engineer that uses the strength of your arms to get the goods.

Shop it: Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop, $35, thegrommet.com

Weighted Drink Holder (Photo: The Grommet)
Weighted Drink Holder (Photo: The Grommet)

Having to reach to get a beverage is so 2015. Great for the side-table averse or the just plain lazy, this drink holder sits on the arm of your sofa for easy access. Silicone sides drape nicely and are weighted for stability.

Shop it: Weighted Drink Holder, $20, the grommet.com

State Scented Candles (Photo: The Grommet)
State Scented Candles (Photo: The Grommet)

These candles are crafted to smell like a state! Think warm desert air and cactus blossoms for Arizona, apple pie and maple syrup for Vermont, and honey roasted nuts for good ol’ New York. Give one to someone pining for home or as a travel souvenir to remember a great trip you shared.

Shop it: State Scented Candles, $22.50 (was $25), thegrommet.com

Butter Churner (Photo: The Grommet)
Butter Churner (Photo: The Grommet)

We all know those foodies who have every kitchen gadget imaginable. Well, they don’t have this: a homemade-butter churner. Just add heavy cream and 10 minutes of cranking, and then pass the toast.

Shop it: Butter Churner, $39, thegrommet.com

Featherweight Thread-Through Fish Earrings (Photo: The Grommet)
Featherweight Thread-Through Fish Earrings (Photo: The Grommet)

Chic earrings that weigh next to nothing and look way more expensive than they are? We’re all ears. Choose from sterling silver, 14k gold fill, or 14k rose gold fill.

Shop it: Featherweight Thread-Through Fish Earrings, $35, thegrommet.com

Rolled to look like a doughnut, these sprinkled socks make a great presentation out of the box. Just the thing for sock-obsessed friends with a sweet tooth and Homer Simpson fans alike.

Shop it: Knitted Doughnut Socks, $13, thegrommet.com

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