My favorite gift guide to put together every year is my local guide! I’ve rounded up my favorite items from my favorite Kentucky shops and makers. You can also check out my guide to my favorite Lexington shops and boutiques here.
Kentucky Gift Basket varies
I sell gift baskets featuring local food and goods all made in Kentucky! I can also ship gift boxes anywhere in the US. Contact me at leela@lexeats.com to place an order.
BHG Private Selection Bourbon $35-100
Bourbon is an obvious Kentucky gift, but now you can give exclusive bottles picked out by the team at Bluegrass Hospitality Group! I have gotten to go on a few of these picks where you taste through different barrels of bourbon and pick out a barrel unlike what you would normally find on the liquor store shelf. Buy bottles picked by the experts from BHG at OBC Kitchen. There’s also a Dobel Tequila available for sale that I helped pick out in Mexico! Starting 11/13, there’s a promotion on BHG gift cards – for every $100 in gift cards you’ll receive a $20 certificate. Protip: if you find you’ve forgotten someone last minute, BHG also has egift cards you can send immediately via email or print at home.
Clayton & Crume Leather Nameplate Belt $125
Clayton & Crume out of Louisville makes the most gorgeous leather goods. This custom belt would be a great gift for any guy in your life. They also have coasters, croakies, bags and more.
Connor Query Art Custom Pet Ornament $45
A few people on my list may be be getting one of these pet ornaments 😉
Crank & Boom Ice Cream price varies
Crank & Boom is now shipping their ice cream nationwide via goldbelly! You can pick from different collections like the ‘Flavors of Kentucky’ or dairy free. I think this would be the perfect gift for a homesick Kentuckian, far away friends and family or clients. Crank & Boom also offers lots of goodies for stocking stuffers, teacher, hostess, neighbor or mailman gifts. There are hot chocolate and marshmallow sets, mugs, etc.. YUM!
Dafri Studios Merry Christmas Y’all Card $5
Love this card by a local artist!
Designs of a Daughter Holy Grounds Print $17+
I found this local artist at a holiday market and fell in love with this print! I ordered one last year and it’s great quality paper as well. She also has other prints Christmas-themed and others.
Double Barrel Honey $13
A family friend makes this honey aged in bourbon barrels and it is so delicious! Also such a uniquely Kentucky gift. I plan on keeping a couple bottles on hand for hostess gifts. Shop online or it is available at several places in Lexington/surrounding area including Critchfield’s, Good Foods, Old Kentucky Chocolates, Peggy’s and several more.
DryBar Barfly Membership varies
Getting a blowout is my ultimate indulgence. I signed up for DryBar’s Barfly membership last year and it’s such a nice little treat. With the basic package you get one blowout a month with other perks. This would be a great gift for a new mom!
Hand & Stone Membership varies
I partnered with Hand & Stone last year and fell in love with their service. With their membership you get a monthly massage or facial. It was such a nice treat, and would be a great gift for your parents or spouse.
Happy Hydrangea Home Decor varies
Mary Margaret is a Lexingtonian who sells the cutest vintage, antique and unique home goods. I love all the chinoiserie. Follow her Instagram for sales!
Forage Plants Plant varies
Forage is a really cool plant store at Greyline Station. They have just about any houseplant you could hope to find in Lexington plus cool planters and gifts.
Henry Dry Goods Pullover $118
I love everything Henry Dry Goods does. I got a sweatshirt with the tiger design and it is one of my favorites. This horse print is so cute!
Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places by Ouita Michel $24.95
Ouita Michel is a Kentucky chef and restaurateur. If you haven’t eaten at one of her restaurants in Lexington/surrounding area you are definitely missing out! She has a cookbook that would make an awesome gift.
Kayla Weber Art Horse Racing Coasters $26
I love everything Kayla does! She’s recently released a vintage horse series and I love these coasters. I love gifting her Kentucky prints as well.
Keeneland Glass Ornament $29
How precious is this Keeneland ornament?! The Keeneland Shop has really great gifts, I would look there for parents. Nice home decor, serving ware and clothing. My parents also have this horse racing game that would be a fun family gift!
KY for KY Classic Bourbon Cocktails Puzzle $35
For the bourbon lover! Kentucky for Kentucky has the best gifts for the Kentucky lover. Check out their holiday shop for more ideas. I love their ornaments and socks for stocking stuffers!
Kentucky Peter Millar Quarter Zip from Logan’s $155
I love Logan’s for mens clothing. They have great quality brands. Dave loves anything Peter Millar and this quarter zip is perfect for a UK fan.
Lee Milward Designs Candy Opal Necklace $90
Lee Milward Designs makes stunning statement jewelry. I love this necklace! She has lots of different one of a kind pieces to choose from.
The Nice List Certificate $5
Local artist Lexington Lettering has such cute stuff in her Etsy shop! She makes these adorable certificates for kids!
Nourished Folks Food Package varies
I love Nourished Folks and what they stand for! You can gift food packages like a frozen food package or care package. Or just get a gift card so they can pick out what works for them!
Local Beer + Lexington Beer Can Glass $14.87
So the glass is from a seller on Etsy, but I thought it was so cool for a beer enthusiast! Pair it with some of your favorite local beer.
Maple and J Cuff $120
I love the simplicity of Maple and J’s stackable bracelets. I have this cuff and it would be a great starter piece you could add to each year.
Matchstick Goods Ornaments $12+
Matchstick Goods is an arts-based social enterprise in North Lexington committed to employing and mentoring youth. Through a fair-wage job we provide a springboard for growth and space to explore ideas, abilities and passions. I love these ornaments!
Pasta Garage Pasta Making Class $86
I love to give experiences, and have actually gifted this pasta making class to a few people! It’s such a fun, interactive, and tasty experience. You can’t buy a gift certificate for the class itself, so I’ve just bought gift certificates, or wrapped up a box of pasta and wrote “Pasta Making Class” on it!
Maizie Clarke Equestrian Topiary Bonbon Dish $18
Maizie is an artist out of Louisville. This candy dish is so cute! I also love her toile house portrait as opposed to the traditional look!
Peggy’s It’s Me Needlepoint Pillow $108
Peggy’s is my go to for gifts in Lexington! I’m so glad they are carrying these needlepoint pillows now. Y’all know I also love to gift a personalized Fancy Pan!
Stephanie Roberts Pill Catchall $55
Stephanie Roberts is a Lexington artist and I’m obsessed with her pill art!
Stoneware & Co Elodie Platter $72
I have loved Stoneware & Co (previously Louisville Stoneware) forever. We used their plates growing up. I love the classic look of this blue and white platter.
Stuarto’s Olive Oil Sampler $67
My family has loved Stuarto’s since they first opened in Lexington years ago! They have such unique and high quality olive oil and vinegars. We love to mix and match different flavors and dip bread in them. This sampler pack would be a great gift for the hard to shop for person.
Glencairn Serving Stave from The Barrel Market $45
The Barrel Market has really cool custom gifts for the bourbon enthusiast. They make furniture, shelves, gift boxes, art and more out of bourbon barrels and staves. Their website doesn’t have many photos, so I recommend going in store or checking out their Facebook page.
Weisenberger Mill Gift Box $22.95
I love Weisenberger Mill’s baking mixes! The pancake mix is my favorite. This set would be a fun gift to send to out of town family. Or just grab individual bags for stocking stuffers!
Woodford Reserve Personalized Bottle
You can actually order custom labels for your Woodford Reserve bottle for free on their website! Bottle not included of course 
But a fun gift for the bourbon lover!
