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.
Kentucky Gift Basket $30-125
I am selling local gift baskets featuring food and goods from Kentucky! Baskets start at $30 and there are options for everyone on your list. I’m also offering gift boxes that I will ship directly to the recipient for you! Check them out here.
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. Starting 11/15, there’s also 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.
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 Print $30
I found this local artist at Julietta Market last year and gave one of his prints to my brother. He also makes greeting cards, pillows and tumblers featuring his art. I would recommend stopping at Julietta Market to see it all in person!
Double Barrel Honey $12
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.
Hand & Stone Membership varies
I partnered with Hand & Stone earlier this 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.
Forage Plants Plant varies
Forage is a really cool plant store at Greyline Station. They’re connected to Koko, which also has great gifts, especially for your sustainable friends.
Futile Bakery Take & Bake Cinnamon Rolls
The most sought after cinnamon rolls in Lexington are now available to take and bake at home! This would be a great idea for your neighbors.
Henry Dry Goods Tiger Sweatshirt $120
I love everything Henry Dry Goods does. I got this tiger sweatshirt last year and it is one of my favorites. They have lots of other designs and colors.
Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places by Ouita Michel $21.99
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 just came out with a cookbook that would make an awesome gift. I just got the cookbook and there are so many recipes I’m going to make.
Kayla Weber Art Tea Towel $25
I love everything Kayla does! She’s recently released merch with her original art like tea towels, notebooks, notecards, pillows and more. I love gifting her Kentucky prints as well.
Keeneland Horse Racing Game $110
This horse racing game would be a fun family gift! This simple and exciting game can be played with both small and large groups. To play, line up the horses at the starting gate, deal the cards, begin rolling the dice to scratch horses and starting building your pot. The remaining horses race to the finish line. Hold the winning horse’s card and you win!
KY for KY Wrapping Paper $8
To wrap all of your local gifts! 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 $145
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 Statement Necklace $255
Lee Milward Designs makes stunning statement jewelry. I love this necklace! She has lots of different one of a kind pieces to choose from.
Lexington Lettering White Christmas Mug $24
Local artist Lexington Lettering has such cute stuff in her Etsy shop! I love this mug, but also these funny Christmas cards.
Maple and J Cuff $115
I love the simplicity of Maple and J’s stackable bracelets. This cuff would be a great starter piece you could add to each year. I’m eyeing it for myself 😉
Pasta Garage Pasta Making Class
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!
Peggy’s Christmas in Lexington Platter $48.99
Peggy’s is my go to for gifts in Lexington! I love this tray. I also love to gift custom ornaments from Peggy’s, especially for newly engaged or expecting friends. They will add names, dates etc. Y’all know I also love to gift a personalized Fancy Pan!
Stoneware & Co Antipasto Tray & Bowl Set $99
I have loved Stoneware & Co (previously Louisville Stoneware) forever. We used their plates growing up. I have this platter and bowl set and use it all the time, it’s a great size for entertaining. They have lots of patterns and sizes of servingware.
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.
Custom Bourbon Barrel Piece from The Barrel Market price varies
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 $18.95
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!
