This week, I was inspired to share a few Christmas gift ideas. I love to shop, but Christmas puts a whole new level of pressure on the whole process. I am notorious for waiting until the last few weeks. Let's be honest...the last few days. Or the last day.
A friend of mine, Hilary Lewis, of Lula Lizett, has pledged to have an All-American Christmas. Purchasing only gifts made in the USA is a wonderful idea and I wanted to bring it even closer to home....what if I could buy most, if not all, of my gifts from right here in Kentucky?
The real challenge would be finding something fitting for each person I love and not breaking my already pretty broken bank.
Some of these are real gifts. I would love to share them all but that would make a lot of people who love surprises not so happy.
*Each of these gifts are less than $30.00.
1. Kentucky Necklace from Kentucky Market House. This is the necklace I am wearing in the "My Roots" tab photo. Each time I wear this I receive numerous compliments. Like most locally made merchandise, this necklace is customizable. It may be purchased from Market House in other colors (i.e. red for those of you in Cardinal Country) and with the heart in a different location. I recently had the privilege of helping an out-of-state friend acquire this necklace as a gift, after he had seen it on my blog.
This is my cousin Dave, host of KET's Kentucky Life and author of his new book! This gift is perfect for anyone that supports KET or simply loves reading about adventures to be had in the Bluegrass state.
*Books can be ordered here or on Amazon. For an autographed copy, click and send a private message here or visit Longhunter's Coffee and Tea Company. Dave is pictured below at a book signing in Longhunter's Cafe. He had folks lined up all night!
3. A local bottle of wine... Bring it to a gathering or serve it at your own home.
Made and bottled very close to home, this particular wine was a gift to my family! This wine and others made in Kentucky are easily found in all regions of the state.
"Kentuscany" ... How clever can it get?
4. A candle flavor that isn't Pumpkin Spice Chai blah blah or Hot Apple Spice blah blah blah
Yes, this is a Fried Chicken scented candle. I ordered this as a Secret Santa gift for a friend out of state. As you can see, they are currently sold out and I am back-ordered so I couldn't take a real photo. But--check out this awesome website www.kentuckyforkentucky.com and shop around. This candle is one of the least exciting things you can order, believe it or not.
5. Local Art
This is a gift for someone that likes drinking wine but also cares what happens to the empty bottle. It was purchased at what seems to be my favorite place, Kentucky Market House. This piece was made using a wine bottle from Kentucky's largest vineyard and winery, Elk Creek, in Louisville. The fleur-de-lis at the top fits the Loo-a-vuhl theme very nicely.
I know my friend will get a ton of use out of this in her new apartment--even if it is in Lexington.
6. Your own art. If you're crafty, or just thrifty...maybe a little of both....I've got a project for you.
Keeping with the state and heart theme that is my necklace and KileyinKentucky logo, here is a piece of art I made this week.
Click here or visit the DIY State Love Art tab at the top of the page to see the full tutorial.
Merry Christmas, friends. Get your shopping done and... if you are looking for the perfect gift for me... it's THIS. See y'all next week!
*Each of these gifts are less than $30.00.
1. Kentucky Necklace from Kentucky Market House. This is the necklace I am wearing in the "My Roots" tab photo. Each time I wear this I receive numerous compliments. Like most locally made merchandise, this necklace is customizable. It may be purchased from Market House in other colors (i.e. red for those of you in Cardinal Country) and with the heart in a different location. I recently had the privilege of helping an out-of-state friend acquire this necklace as a gift, after he had seen it on my blog.
2. "My Kentucky Life" by Dave Shuffett
This is my cousin Dave, host of KET's Kentucky Life and author of his new book! This gift is perfect for anyone that supports KET or simply loves reading about adventures to be had in the Bluegrass state.
*Books can be ordered here or on Amazon. For an autographed copy, click and send a private message here or visit Longhunter's Coffee and Tea Company. Dave is pictured below at a book signing in Longhunter's Cafe. He had folks lined up all night!
3. A local bottle of wine... Bring it to a gathering or serve it at your own home.
Made and bottled very close to home, this particular wine was a gift to my family! This wine and others made in Kentucky are easily found in all regions of the state.
"Kentuscany" ... How clever can it get?
4. A candle flavor that isn't Pumpkin Spice Chai blah blah or Hot Apple Spice blah blah blah
Yes, this is a Fried Chicken scented candle. I ordered this as a Secret Santa gift for a friend out of state. As you can see, they are currently sold out and I am back-ordered so I couldn't take a real photo. But--check out this awesome website www.kentuckyforkentucky.com and shop around. This candle is one of the least exciting things you can order, believe it or not.
5. Local Art
This is a gift for someone that likes drinking wine but also cares what happens to the empty bottle. It was purchased at what seems to be my favorite place, Kentucky Market House. This piece was made using a wine bottle from Kentucky's largest vineyard and winery, Elk Creek, in Louisville. The fleur-de-lis at the top fits the Loo-a-vuhl theme very nicely.
I know my friend will get a ton of use out of this in her new apartment--even if it is in Lexington.
6. Your own art. If you're crafty, or just thrifty...maybe a little of both....I've got a project for you.
Keeping with the state and heart theme that is my necklace and KileyinKentucky logo, here is a piece of art I made this week.
Click here or visit the DIY State Love Art tab at the top of the page to see the full tutorial.
Merry Christmas, friends. Get your shopping done and... if you are looking for the perfect gift for me... it's THIS. See y'all next week!
Hey Kiley - great to see you in Blog World - looks like you are off to a wonderful start! I enjoyed reading your posts very much! I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy!
ReplyDeletehi Cathy Cobblestone!!!! i miss you!!! we're back in KY for the holidays! would adore seeing you and hugging on your sweet neck! love to your family. xo, frannie
ReplyDeleteKiley .. i love this post and spent a ka-jilllion dollars in Greensburg today and will be back the first of the year to buy some treasures from The Market House .. will definitely get one of those sweet KENTUCKY necklaces (for ME) .. and a copy of Dave's book. Thanks for adding those to my shopping list. xo, frannie