We’ve rolled out a new look and several new features on our site that we’re excited to tell you about. Have you looked around yet?  There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we’re The Grommet).

Easier shopping - This means we're rolling out bigger pictures, displaying prices right on the picture and the product details can now be easily found. All you you want to see and learn about each Grommet launch is now at your fingertips. Plus with easier navagation, you'll be able to explore the site for your favorite Grommet with more ease.

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Great news! We’re rolling out a new look and several new features on our site that we’re excited to tell you about. Each day this week we’re giving you a peek at ”what’s new," right here on the blog. We hope you poke around and explore out the new site for yourself next week! There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we’re The Grommet).

NEW Citizen Gallery! We've made it easier for you to share with us the finds you want to see featured on Daily Grommet. With the new larger images and gallery feature it's also easier to explore what others are sharing.

Stay tuned for our launch next week (we can’t wait to hear what you think)! And stay tuned for the next sneak peek coming tomorrow.

Did you miss the other sneak peeks? Look back on Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's.

You may have heard by now that we’re rolling out a new look and several new features on our site that we’re excited to tell you about. Each day this week we’ve given you a peek at ”what’s new." We hope you're excited as we are and hope that you'll explore the new site for yourself next week! There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we’re The Grommet).

NEW Recent Launches! Did you miss a Grommet launch? No worries with our improved recent launches feature. Now, you'll always be able to find that Grommet from last week with a chronological listing of all Grommets.

Stay tuned for our launch next week, be sure to stop by and tell us what you think!

Did you miss the other sneak peeks? Look back on Monday's, Tuesday's  and Wednesday's.

Great news! We’re rolling out a new look and several new features on our site that we’re excited to tell you about. Each day this week we’re giving you a peek at ”what’s new," right here on the blog. We hope you poke around and explore out the new site for yourself next week! There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we’re The Grommet).

NEW Responsive Design! Now it will be even easier to get your Grommet on-the-go. The cool technology of our new responsive design will allow our whole site to reformat itself depending on the width of the browser you are using. Desktop, iPad, smart phone? You're Grommet experience will be great regardless.

Stay tuned for our launch next week (we can’t wait to hear what you think)! And stay tuned for the next sneak peek coming tomorrow.

Did you miss the other sneak peeks? Look back on Monday's and Tuesday's.

Great news! We’re rolling out a new look and several new features on our site that we’re excited to tell you about. Each day this week we're giving you a peek at ”what’s new," right here on the blog. We hope you poke around and explore out the new site for yourself next week! There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we’re The Grommet).

NEW Reviews! Now you can learn from the experience of others and leave your opinion, too. Have you made a Grommet purchase in the past? Please be sure to stop by and share your experience.

Stay tuned for our launch next week (we can’t wait to hear what you think)! And stay tuned for the next sneak peek coming tomorrow.

Did you miss yesterday's sneak peek? See it here.

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Great news! We're rolling out a new look and several new features on our site that we're excited to tell you about. Each day this week we'll share "what's new" here on the blog. We hope you poke around and explore out the new site for yourself next week! There are a lot of changes (we even have a new name we're The Grommet).

NEW Easier shopping! This means we're rolling out bigger pictures, displaying prices right on the picture and the product details can now be easily found. All you you want to see and learn about each Grommet launch is now at your fingertips.

Stay tuned for our launch next week (we can't wait to hear what you think)! And stay tuned for the next sneak peek coming tomorrow.

We changed our company name from Daily Grommet to The Grommet.  This shift represents a doubling down in our commitment to “Grommet.” As the company has evolved the word “Daily” has become superfluous, while Grommet is enduring.

I chose the word Grommet in 2008 when this company was just a gleam in my eye.  Why?  Those reasons remain equally true today:

• As an industrial designer and product geek, I simply love hardware!  And I have a strong fondness for Grommets in particular. In most applications, like shower curtains, carrying bags, and outdoor gear, Grommets are a humble piece of hardware that simply makes things stronger and better.  And they can have real wit and humor when applied in unexpected places like stationery, and as a decorative texture on apparel.
• The name is like a “wink” to Makers.  Most people don’t know what a Grommet is.  That’s OK!  It made the name all the more appealing to me because that meant we could define it whatever we wanted.  But for a fellow hardware or DIY person, it’s a subtle wink—a little bond and connection.
• Like the hardware, Grommets are products that “make things better” too.  In the case of a new technology or a smart invention, these products can help us in our daily lives.  In the case of a domestically produced Grommet--or one that is manufactured in an impoverished area--they can create needed jobs.  They can preserve a craft, or a quality way of producing a product that is at risk of disappearing. In the case of a company founded by a woman, a young grad, or a senior citizen, they can give lift to an under-represented entrepreneur.  As social enterprises, Grommets can fundamentally improve lives.  As green or sustainable products, they can improve the planet.

Finally, people often call us The Grommet, so we decided to go with the flow.  We like it better too.

It makes us smile to know that the simple act of buying or sharing a Grommet is a truly powerful act.  It empowers us as citizens and consumers to support the companies creating the world we want to live in.

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As exciting as it is to launch a new product here on Daily Grommet, for us, it gets even better when we get to see how the world reacts to these innovative ideas and passionate entrepreneurial stories. For our partners, a Grommet launch is just the beginning of some well deserved attention.

Here’s the most recent press for our Grommet partners:

Daily Grommet discovers Dukkah in 2011 with the launch of Oregon Dukkah

Did you know each year McCormick Spice Co. releases a yearly flavor profile list? They forecast what flavors and spices will be on-trend in the upcoming year. For 2013, they've highlighted Dukkah. If you remember back to 2011, you might think of Grommet Oregon Dukkah founded by Donna Dockins. Well, we're thrilled to see the world is catching up with the news about Dukkah and we're excited to see Donna's business continue to grow and thrive!

Toffee Talk takes home another award!

Also, more great news for Grommet Partner Toffee Talk! We were excited to learn that Toffee Talk had been awarded the prestigious 5 Star Award for Best Chocolatiers and Confections in America! We already knew they were the best -- so happy to see others giving them the recognition they deserve.

image courtesy of celebzter.com

If you caught the Academy Awards show last night -- you saw great fashion and many Oscars. But, what you didn't see what the Oscar swag-bags the celebrities received. Word is TWO Grommets were included. Any guesses which Grommet finds made their way to these Hollywood celebs? We'll give you a tiny hint: check out Gleener and Green Garmento!

We can't wait to see what's in store for our other Grommet Partners, they're definitely taking the world by storm!

As exciting as it is to launch a new product here on Daily Grommet, for us, it gets even better when we get to see how the world reacts to these innovative ideas and passionate entrepreneurial stories. For our partners, a Grommet launch is just the beginning of some well deserved attention.

Here’s the most recent press for our Grommet partners:

Grommet find Bar10der, was featured on the TODAY show as one of the best gadgets of 2012. We agree -- see why we love it in our launch video here.

Speaking of the TODAY show, did you catch it this morning? You might have seen some familiar Grommets (and Grommet team faces!). Here's a clip:

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As exciting as it is to launch a new product here on Daily Grommet, for us, it gets even better when we get to see how the world reacts to these innovative ideas and passionate entrepreneurial stories. For our partners, a Grommet launch is just the beginning of some well deserved attention.

Here’s the most recent press for our Grommet partners:

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