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.
These key chains connect to the song or playlist of your choice.
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🎁 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
The perfect toy to wrap up for under the tree.
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🎁 $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
Cheers to the holidays, Kentucky style.
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🎁 $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 ⭐️