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11.24.2021

A Holiday Gift Guide Shopping from Garrett Wade Tools

Two men sit on a doorstep, smiling at the camera; one holds a brown leather bag, the other a green metal box. A planter with purple flowers is on their left—just another welcoming scene with The Brownstone Boys.

This post is sponsored by Garrett Wade Tools

Tis’ the Holiday Season and this one we hope is going to be very special! If you’re like us, shopping for gifts is always a stressful situation. We’re guilty of being last minute shoppers which always adds an extra layer of stress that can easily be avoided. Most of all, we want the gifts that we get for our friends and family to be unique and useful. This year, we’re ahead of the game and making sure our shopping list is completed on time! Earlier this year we worked with Garrett Wade for our annual Block Clean Up and we told ourselves back in April we had to keep them in mind when it comes to Holiday shopping. Garrett Wade is our secret weapon! Not only do they have the nicest tools for all our DIY friends, but they have a wide array of beauty, lifestyle, home accessories, and games for any age. We truly are in love with everything they have and hope you have fun shopping our holiday gift guide.

Here are some of our favorite items in a gift guide that we’re so excited for this year

Collage of nine gift ideas from Garrett Wade Tools, curated by The Brownstone Boys, featuring hand tools, a crock, a watering can, leather bag, toolbox, books, a comb, and a hairbrush.

For the Cook in You – Items for the kitchen

Four kitchen knives with wooden handles and metal rivets, styled like something from The Brownstone Boys’ collection, are arranged on a light-colored countertop.

1,Gourmet knife set- if you’re like us, our cooking knives are dull. These knives are aesthetically beautiful but they’re durable and work amazingly. From cutting onions to cutting cheese. They have a knife set that has serrated and regular blades to make cutting easy!

A ceramic water crock with two blue stripes and a metal spigot sits on a countertop in The Brownstone Boys’ kitchen; flowers in a vase are blurred in the background.

2. Stoneware Beverage Keg- no matter who comes over we always want a beverage available! This helps us eliminate small batch portions and allows our guests to serve themselves. Super cute to display on our open shelves year long!

For the DIY In You- Tools and Supplies

Four wood-handled chisels of different sizes, perfect for The Brownstone Boys’ detailed woodwork, are laid out in parallel on a light wooden surface.

3. Heavy duty screwdriver set – our screwdrivers have been with us for over 10 years! The wear and tear was a little unbearable so it was time to upgrade with some that will last a lifetime. And who said tools can’t be beautiful! 

A person kneels on the floor wearing knee pads and a plaid jacket, holding a gray cap, with a brown leather bag nearby—a scene reminiscent of The Brownstone Boys renovating in style.

4. GelDome Flex Knee Pads– call us crazy but this is probably the item we’re most excited for! Our knees will thank us but we promise these will get the most use. For painting, tile work or just household items the knee pads are tremendously helpful to have around home!

A person holding a brown leather tote bag with tan straps and a glass jar partially visible inside, exuding The Brownstone Boys’ signature blend of classic style and functional elegance.

5. Leather tool bag– this beautiful bag is designed perfectly and Jordan is excited to have it to bring to all our job sites to store tools for projects or items we need for styling a finished space! It’s also made in the U.S.A

A man sits on a doorstep, smiling and holding a closed green metal box with a latch and a "Garrett Wade" label, reminiscent of The Brownstone Boys' vintage-inspired style.

6. Vintage tool box- If you’re like us you have tools laying around the house everywhere. Barry loves a tool box and was very excited when he came across this beautiful vintage tool box. Durable and cute this box will last us a lifetime and we’re excited to store it in our new workroom basement. We can easily bring with us to jobs and we’re hoping we will now know where our hammer is!

For Everyday – Our Favorite personal items

A brown canvas tote bag with black handles hangs on a wooden stair railing next to a carpeted staircase, adding a cozy touch reminiscent of The Brownstone Boys' signature style.7. Waxed tote bag– Jordan carries a canvas tote with him every single day! You can only imagine with all the dust we are around how incredibly dirty the tote bags are. This bag is beautiful and designed to be indestructible!

A dark-colored comb with wide and fine teeth, styled by The Brownstone Boys, rests on top of a black leather case on a light surface.

8. Small beard Natural Horn Comb- grooming is an important part of everyone’s daily life. And men- you should take care of that facial hair! This comb is perfect for smaller beards and Barry’s excited that Jordan isn’t the only one with a beard brush.

9. Brush (or Jordan’s beard brush)– for those with a thicker beard (Hi Jordan!) or some really great hair (Jordan wishes) this brush is super durable and anyone will feel luxurious using it! Highly recommend for any sex!

Happy Holidays friends! We hope this holiday gift guide helps you find unique gifts your loved ones will love! We hope your shopping adventures are fun and exciting!

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We’re Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon, the founders of The Brownstone Boys. Our journey began in 2017 with a shared passion for Brooklyn’s historic architecture and a vision to restore and transform brownstones with a modern touch. Over the years, we've had the privilege of working on over 725 projects. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach and our ability to bring out the character of each space. Our work has been featured in top design outlets like Architectural Digest, The New York Times, House Beautiful, and Dwell.

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