BIG news, Grommet fan: Grommet isn’t going away after all!

That’s right — we’re thrilled to announce that Grommet has been saved by our friends at GiddyUp (more on that in a moment)!
This means the Grommet you know and love is coming back to life (with two exciting twists) and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
If you’ve been following us since 2008, you know that we’ve always been the place for the not-so-commonplace. The place where you’ve found wonderful things that make you wonder how you ever got by without them.
Grommet is, and will continue to be, the place where you discover innovative products you’ve never seen before that make unique gifts and easily support inventors and small businesses.
Our purpose remains to help inventors and shoppers connect in a meaningful way — that hasn’t changed and it never will!
However, the way we share those products is about to get a lot better.
Here’s what’s happening:
First, we’re keeping our retail store closed… and we’re launching the world’s best newsletter for discovering new products and innovations!

This is an exciting development for everyone here at Grommet, and we can’t wait for you to see what we have planned for you.
Our goal is to make these the most useful and interesting emails for fun, curious folks like you. In addition to showing new and innovative products (along with great discounts!), we’ll also share where the ideas came from, where they’re made, how they work, and more! It will also be packed with inspiring stories from makers, helpful life hacks, and even insights into innovative technology that will soon make a positive impact on your everyday life.
Second, you’ll now play an even bigger role in uplifting small businesses by purchasing directly from the makers we feature in the Grommet newsletter.

So, if the store is gone… how are you going to get your hands on all the ingenious products we’re about to share with you?!
Simple: You’ll purchase them directly from the makers themselves!
This new model will help their small business grow in a meaningful way and creates a direct relationship between you and the maker for product questions, feedback, updates and more! No middleman also means you’ll get better deals, better prices, better support and lower shipping costs. It’s a big win-win!
So from now on, whenever we feature a product, you’ll be sent directly to the maker’s shop instead of ours.
That’s all you need to know for now… we’ll see you in your inbox soon!
We’re thrilled about this new chapter for Grommet and our millions of fans.
We’re still the same Grommet at heart. Over the past 14 years, we’ve learned some things about what you really want when it comes to unique, innovative products made by local makers and creators… and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for you over the next few months and beyond!
If you’re excited for Grommet to be back, let us know in the comments section below!
Note: If you got to this post from an email that we sent to you, you are already signed up to receive our first Grommet newsletter. And if someone sent you this message to check out, make sure you click here to never miss an issue!
Happy discovering,
– Team Grommet
P.S. Curious to hear more about the company who saved Grommet?! Read the full story here.
I am so happy you are back! I love all the innovative items you find. They make the best gifts for those on the list who have “everything “!
So happy for all of you and I’m looking forward to seeing all the new makers – Grommet has always been my go-to place for the wonderfully unusual and I can’t wait to see what happens in your new future!
Hi all Grommeter’s,
I was so bummed out when Grommet went out, and just now seeing that you’re back,
brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks so, so much for coming back.
I thought you were gone forever! Such great news to know we still have a site for unique products. Can’t wait until the rollout and am hoping it is a huge success. I’ll definitely do my part. 🤞👏👏
I’m so excited that you are back. I was sad that you had to close down the store but better things are on the way. Looking forward to the items that you will be promoting.
This sounds like a win-win solution. I had no idea where else I could find the unique products you carry.
🎉WooHoo❤️
I hope they fill the orders they had from before. I placed an order in June of this year and have not received my order as of yet. My credit was charged.
Hi Debby! Thanks for the message. The previous owners are fulfilling all orders. You can check status by going here – https://support.thegrommet.com/
Great news!
So excited. Love supporting small businesses and finding unique, one of a kind items.
Yay!!! Great news!! My whole family thinks I am the best gift giver. Grommet is the key! Thanks so much and Food Luck!!!
Hooray! Great news…looking forward to receiving the newsletter.
Thank you and praise God.
Yes! I agree wholeheartedly!!
Aloha! And Mahalo! I’m so happy!!! I loved the local, made in USA items!! Congratulations!
Yay! My Christmas shopping is saved!
I was just ready to order a gift & saw that Grommet was closing. Shocked since these items are unique with excellent quality. So glad your back!
I was so sad when Grommet closed down. It was so unique and fun that I couldn’t understand why it was going away. Today’s news is wonderful. I look forward to getting the Grommet newsletter.
Best to all at the NEW Grommet! Happy to see its resurrection.
Yeay!!!
Glad to hear, can’t wait for the newsletters
Yes!!!!
Yay! I was so bummed when you were gone! Now I look forward to enjoying the new format. Please don’t go away again, ever!
This is great news! Over the years I have found so many great new products thanks to Grommet.
So glad you are back. I was so disappointed when you closed
Woo hoo! I just discovered you guys and then you guys closed. Glad you are back!
I’m so glad Grommet is back! You always had the most unique gifts. Congratulations on this achievement and for supporting small businesses.
Glad you’re back! I hope you will still have the sterling silver ponytail holder bracelet that I missed out on.
Glad you’re back! I hope you will still have the sterling silver ponytail holder bracelet that I missed out on.
That’s great that you are back. I’d love to hear how and who invented the product-so interesting. Glad you are back. Sounds like the restructuring will be a success. Best of luck to you all. God Bless
I loved Grommet so I’m thrilled they’re back!
So glad to hear this – supporting small businesses is so important – thank you for finding a way to do this!!
Great news!! I’ve bought wonderful, unique gifts from Grommet for years.
Yay! Looking forward to seeing new innovations!
I am so glad Grommet is back!
Hooray!!!
Outstanding solution. . . good for everyone.
WHEW! couldn’t be happier.
love the new concept! Congrats. Happy Me 🙂
Woohoo! So happy to hear this. Was wondering how I was going to be able to buy interesting gifts without your site.
Yea!!!!! I was very sad when I thought you were going away!! I am glad you are back and really like the new way you will be doing things…it’s a great i!!
Blessings!!
Glad to see it move to a owner with some vision
So it’s like Etsy 🤷🏻♀️👍🏼
We appreciate the comparison, and love the folks at Etsy, however they are much more a marketplace for makers and creators, where anyone can open up a shop and sell their products. At Grommet, we are still going to be carefully curating the products we feature and only sharing products we believe in and that will help you to live a little better. We can’t wait to share the first issue with you and all Grommet fans on Monday.
So happy to hear this news! Looking forward to the first newsletter!
You took the words right out of my mouth! I’m glad I’m not crazy. This sounds like Etsy on steroids..
YEAH!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER!!
I had stopped buying because of shipping and handling charges, are you guys working on that? I loved all I bought, but can usuall y find stuff elsewhere with free s/h. Glad to see you back.
Thanks for the comment Debz. We are working with all featured makers to do their best to offer free or discounted shipping, but remember, the maker still has to pay the postman. Sometimes it’s a small cost to support a small business! 🙂
I’m so thankful it’s not goodbye… I’ve loved everything I’ve purchased and am always amazed at what people have made. I’ve had several moments when I’ve slapped my forehead and said to myself – Why didn’t I think of that? Thank-you all you thinkers and inventors out there and thank you Grommet for bringing them to us…keep your ideas coming!
WELCOME BACK
Bunny hop🐰🐇
Yay! It’s great you are back! I was so disappointed when I heard you were closing! I purchased in the past! I look forward to again!
Best news ever!! I support local businesses in my community. So hearing about other small businesses who also struggle to survive and YOU all are helping them??!! I am in! Thank you for all that you do for them and for us. Love your products!!
Good news! I also have ambivolent feelings about shipping charges – it’s nice when it’s included but I get the “t’s a small cost to support a small business” point of view. Anyway – glad you are back!
I do look forward to Grommet coming back. I love giving unique and useful gifts that I found on Grommet.
So Happy! You always have unique gifts that I love giving!!
SO EXCITED TO SEE THE GROMMET BACK AND BETTER. CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. SO THE GROMMET IS THE FIRST PLACE I GO TO.
I found so many unique and practical products on Grommet. So happy you are up and running again! Looking forward to the new Grommet!
Glad you’re back….Christmas is right around the corner!!!
I’m looking forward to seeing new items. I found great gifts in the “old” Grommet. Hope that continues; so much easier than shopping in crowded stores
Hooray! Grommet is saved!! I’m so happy to see that you’ll still be around! I have many things on my wish list that I found through Grommet, and knowing that I’ll still be able to find unique and wonderful things has just made my rainy Friday so much better! 🙂