Pop quiz, Lexington. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).
To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 16 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.
Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.
🎁 Under $25
Kentucky bourbon barrel wood tie clip ($21) | Handmade and rustic, this tie clip is great for any bourbon lover. | Woodford Bourbon Co
Leather coasters ($22.99) | You can’t go wrong with a classic set of coasters — these come in a set of four + offer three different color options. | Central Kentucky Tack
Kentucky Ale beer bottle soy candle ($20) | These unique candles come in a wide variety of scents + beer designs. | Nerd Babes Co
Personalized Spotify code keychain ($12.99) | The codes on these key chains can link to any song, artist, album, or playlist. | Perfect Layer 3D
Blanton’s barrel-aged bitters ($21) | Elevate any cocktail with a bottle of this handmade, barrel-aged bitters.| Blanton’s Bourbon Shop
Kentucky Wildcat t-shirt ($16) | Show off your gameday spirit with this trendy t-shirt. | AH Perfect Printing
Santa gnome bottle topper ($10) | Grab their favorite bottle of wine and boom — perfect holiday gift. | Monogram Layne
🎁 $25-$50
Kentucky glass tumbler ($25) | A classic gift for any Wildcat fan. | Paxton’s Designs
“Merry Christmas ya filthy animal” doormat ($40) | Adorn your front porch with high holiday spirit. | Bluegrass Calligraphy
Personalized glass photo paperweight ($30+) | A sentimental gift to remind them of cherished memories at work. | Cameo Glass Prints
Key hooks and shelf ($37+) | A modern and customizable option for any doorway.| Bluegrass Burlap Shop — Star Seller ⭐️
Wooden train ($44.95) | A high-quality, handmade wooden train toy to offer something special to your kids’ toy collections. | Kaz Woodcraft
🎁 $50-$100+
Custom bamboo BBQ set ($59.99) | Great for the grill-master in your family, this set has all the tools necessary to cook up something delicious. | Silly Susie Designs
Custom corn hole boards ($250+) | A customizable lawn game — the seller offers a pick-up option. | LBD Crafting
Coat rack ($85) | A rustic coat rack crafted from the wood of a whiskey barrel. | The Barrel Shop KY — Star Seller ⭐️
