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After 30 years we finally have Bulleit Proof, the back story of Bulleit Bourbon and the man behind the brand. A Kentucky story of success against improbable odds from Tom Bulleit, a Kentucky Bourbon legend. Bulleit takes us by the hand through combat in Vietnam, boardroom showdowns, and a victory over cancer as he turns a dream into one of the top selling bourbons in the world. A gripping account of perseverance and business savvy that is the perfect holiday gift for any entrepreneur, veteran, and bourbon lover on your list this season.
A perfect gift for a colleague, customer or any Bourbon lover, Bulleit Proof is available in hard back and electronic form at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.
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Armed with staves from used barrels, Louisville artist Chris Harris upcycles the fragrant wood into jewelry and home décor items, most with a Kentucky theme.
Goat Milk Soaps + More The key ingredient in the luxurious soaps and lotions from London’s Rock Bottom Soap Company is butterfat from goat milk. The Nubian dairy goat, which is the breed the company raises, has the highest butterfat content of all dairy goats. With plenty of this ingredient on hand, Rock Bottom produces natural bar soaps, scrubs, bath salts and lip balms. All smell wonderful and leave your skin feeling dreamy. HOW TO SHOP ROCK BOTTOM SOAP rockbottomsoap.com 606.231.0707 429 East 4th Street, London
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Luscious Leather
Timber and Bluff creates handcrafted leather goods that look and feel fabulous. The company got its start when founder Sam Cooper began crafting leather items that he couldn’t find in stores. Today, this Lexington company makes oneof-a-kind bags, wallets and watchbands from buttery soft leather.
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Make Mine a Double What’s a Kentucky Double? It’s a beautiful wood, leather and horseshoe coaster for your bourbon and an ashtray for your cigar—all in one piece. Owner Chris Dangler of Louisville came up with the idea to create this luxurious item for the cigar aficionado in your life. HOW TO SHOP THE KENTUCKY DOUBLE thekentuckydouble.com
Ain’t nothin’ but a… The adorable canine that greets you on the Hound Dog Press website is worth a visit alone, but be sure to explore the works of Nick Baute and his creations with his vintage letterpress. Baute’s handcrafted note cards, stationery, greeting cards, coasters and clever art prints make perfect gifts. You’ll find plenty of nods to the Bluegrass State, Louisville and Kentucky State Parks. HOW TO SHOP HOUND DOG PRESS hounddogpress.com g 502.562.1231 1000 Barret Avenue, Louisville
You’re the Artist Gift recipients treasure handmade items. At Campbellsville’s Paint and Party Creative Studio, you can paint pottery, personalize wooden door hangers, create a canvas painting, piece together a mosaic, and fashion a clay pot on the wheel. The process is fun for you, and the result is a fabulous present for a friend or family member. HOW TO SHOP PAINT AND PARTY CREATIVE STUDIO paintandpartycreativestudio.com g 270.572.1410 107 East Main Street, Campbellsville SHOP ON ETSY g PAINTANDPARTYSTUDIO
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The Gift That Gives Twice
With a stunning array of scarves, quilts, bags and bedding, you might not be aware of the social impact you’ll make by shopping at Louisville’s Anchal (pronounced On-chal). The nonprofit company headquartered in Louisville partners with women in India to offer handcrafted one-of-a-kind items while paying the women a living wage, teaching them skills, and helping them gain confidence. HOW TO SHOP AT ANCHAL anchalproject.org g 502.709.4377 2500 Montgomery Street, Louisville
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Fresh Gifts.
Black Hawk Farms
Buy Local
Black Hawk Farms produces the best meat possible by going back to the basics. We take care of our soil and pasture. We raise healthy, happy animals. We grow the grains used to finish our beef. We humanely process the meat locally to ensure quality and freshness.
Buy Local is a Kentucky ProudÂŽ incentive program for restaurants committed to sourcing and supporting local farms. Many Buy Local restaurants offer gift certificates. For a full listing of participating restaurants, visit our website. Share the gift of a delicious, locally sourced meal with someone special!
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Elmwood Stock Farm
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Elmwood Stock Farm is a sixth-generation family farm situated on 550 acres just outside Georgetown. A USDA-certified organic operation, Elmwood Stock Farm produces wholesome vegetables, fruits, pantry items, pasture-raised poultry and pork, and grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb for direct sales to customers through the CSA Farm Share and online store, as well as for wholesale and restaurant accounts.
GreenHouse 17 is situated on a beautiful 40-acre farm in rural Fayette County and is an advocacy agency committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families and the community. Offering CSA shares as well as products such as lip balms, salves, and soaps, our process provides small-business training and microenterprise opportunities for survivors while also generating resources for our organization. 100% of proceeds from our Handmade by Survivors products will help victims of intimate partner violence as they establish safety, heal from the physical and emotional wounds of abuse, and grow strong as survivors. We are Kentucky Proud.
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Heffelfinger Tree Farm
We are a (still growing) choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm located in the beautiful hills east of Somerset. During Christmas season, we offer fresh, pre-cut Fraser fir trees; a variety of fresh, handmade greenery items; various handmade Christmas dĂŠcor; ornaments; and holiday snacks to enjoy in the gift shop. Come create memories and celebrate Christmas traditions with the whole family!
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Kentucky Wine
This holiday season, give a gift that everyone will love. With over 65 small farm wineries in the Commonwealth, it’s easy to find the perfect Kentucky wine for even the pickiest of palates.
Kentucky State Beekeepers Association Honey makes the sweetest holiday gift! Visit the Kentucky State Beekeeper Association website for a full listing of members who have local honeybee-related products across the Commonwealth.
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Maid-N-Meadows
We make aged cheeses in small batches from our own herd of pasture-fed cows. All of our cheese is made with fresh milk, right on the farm. We produce each cheese in small batches, hand stirred and cut. Also, all of our cheeses are made using a microbial rennet, which is appropriate for vegetarians. We feel blessed by the uniqueness of our home region and how it is marvelously reflected in the cheese. Whenever possible, we source our spices and wines from other local farmers to carry on the flavor tradition of our region and to support other family farms.
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Fresh Gifts.
Mark Miller Woodworks
Owner of Bourbon Barrel Ky, Cutting Board Pro, Miller Framing, Lexington Laser, and Ky Reclaimed, Mark Miller is a third-generation woodworker located in Lexington. Using the wood species and grain to dictate the design of each board is the fun part that makes each board so beautiful and different.
Mr. G’s Kettle Corn
Delicious food comes from delicious ingredients, and delicious ingredients are fresh and local. That’s why we only source our popcorn straight from a local Kentucky farm! In the spring of 2012, Mr. G took his passion for sweet & salty kettle corn to a farmers market where it quickly became a local favorite. Today everything is still done in small batches using the same great recipe that began in 2012! From the farm to the kettle, no other kettle corn is as fresh as Mr. G’s Kettle Corn!
Lexington
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Reid’s Orchard
We are a fifth-generation farm growing bedding/ vegetable plants, strawberries, vegetables, peaches, apples, and pumpkins. Reid’s also hosts weddings and events. Operating for more than 140+ years, Reid’s Orchard continues to produce quality fruit from our orchards. We also grow a variety of vegetables and flowers. All of our products are offered at our store, The Apple House, including produce, homemade fudge, jams, locally harvested honey, and numerous other Kentucky Proud products. Owensboro
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Louisville
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River Cottage Farm
Nothing comes before quality. At River Cottage Farm, quality products mean quality of life – for our customers, for our animals, and for the land that sustains them. We offer grass-fed beef, grass-fed lamb, pastured chicken, pastured eggs, pastured pork, milk from grass-fed cows, raw honey, fiber, and baked goods.
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Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery Our dairy farm has been in our family since 1974. The farm consists of 328 acres located outside Campbellsburg and is presently owned by brother and sister Terry and Sharon Rowlett. We produce cheese, butter, and ice cream – all made from fresh milk straight from our own dairy cows.
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Singing Hills Goat Farm
At Singing Hills Goat Farm in Corbin, we raise and breed ADGA Nubian dairy goats. We strive to have healthy, friendly goats with good dispositions, and we give them personal attention every day.
In 2010 we began producing and selling goat milk soaps and lotions. Our goal is to offer natural goat milk products with NO DYES OR CHEMICALS. Our soaps and lotions are moisturizing and great for the skin. Corbin
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Walnut Grove Style
The Crowes are a family that enjoys cooking, eating, and creating together. They have developed a delicious and unique Kentucky Proud product. JD Country milk and cream, locally sourced fruits, veggies, herbs, and Nut’n Better nuts are a few of the local products that are incorporated into their amazing flavor combinations. Additionally, they have a line of decadent coconut-based vegan ice cream made using the same locally sourced fruits, veggies, and herbs.
Born from a love of wood and an appreciation for individual style, Walnut Grove Style prides itself on producing the highest-quality goods sourced with materials as local as possible. Everything is handcrafted with care in our humble yet efficient workshop in Crestwood, Ky. To say we’re “Kentucky Proud” is an understatement.
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Send us your gifting list and we Will take care of the rest We specialize in coming up with gifting options to fit every type of list. No list is too long, and we can find something special for everyone. We would love to discuss your individual needs and tailor solutions to make your gifting season easier. Give us a call at 606-365-0808, and one of our friendly team members would be glad to send you our Gift Guide!
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Instagrams We Love We found some of our favorite Kentucky-made products on Instagram! Here are a few feeds that we love to follow. Go check them out!
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Y’ALL Got Socks? From our friends at Kentucky for Kentucky comes Southern Socks. The company produces all kinds of Kentucky-related socks, hats and shirts but has branched out to make state-specific socks for our neighbors to the South. Its famous Y’ALL socks started the craze, so Kentucky for Kentucky decided to create other fun motifs, such as fried chicken, bourbon and socks covered in state shapes—you pick the state. HOW TO SHOP KENTUCKY FOR KENTUCKY southernsocks.com g 859.303.6359 g 720 Bryan Avenue, Lexington
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Java Jolt Need a pick-me-up? How about your morning cuppa joe in the form of a body scrub? From the folks at Farmer’s Daughter Soap Company in Paducah comes Waking Dead Coffee Scrub, which combines pharmaceutical-grade caffeine and pharmaceuticalgrade collagen with other fine ingredients to help you wake up and smooth your skin at the same time. Sounds perfect for Monday mornings. HOW TO SHOP FARMER’S DAUGHTER SOAP farmersdaughtersoap.com
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Going With the Grain HOW TO SHOP 859.415.4955 g grainwell.com 315 West Pike Street, Covington Cutting boards start at $52
Personalization provides a gift with a certain amount of panache. Pair that with exquisite design and interesting wood grain, and you have something special. That’s what the owners of Grainwell, sisters Michele Tibbs and Melyssa Kirn, offer with their custom-made home décor items. The pair designs and produces all of their products in their Covington woodshop with a team that includes four other women. Grainwell’s signature cutting boards are available in 16 designs, three types of wood and three sizes, and all are oiled for a perfect finish.
“WE LOVE BEING ABLE TO OFFER TRULY UNIQUE GIFTS TO OUR CUSTOMERS.” — MICHELLE TIBBS 18 K E N T U CK Y M O NT H LY K E NT UCKY GIFT GUIDE
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Reclaiming Nature’s Beauty With a goal of salvaging and recycling quality hardwoods, John B. Lander of Louisville reclaims oldgrowth trees and turns them into stunning and food-safe bowls with his lathe. Each one is a piece of art that you will treasure. HOW TO SHOP BLUEGRASS BOWLS bluegrassbowls.com
Bourbon Ball: Good Pappy Bourbon Ball: Excellent Pappy Van Winkle, a limited-edition bourbon produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, is a top-of-theline, expensive and hard-to-find spirit. But you can have a taste of Pappy, as fans call it, in each bite of Pappy & Company Premium Bourbon Balls. Every bliss-filled piece starts with a dreamy cream center featuring a taste of Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon. It is then covered in smooth dark chocolate and topped with a pecan. Need more Pappy? Visit A Taste of Kentucky and order online. A Taste of Kentucky also carries bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup and pepper sauce, as well as all kinds of Kentucky-related merchandise. HOW TO SHOP A TASTE OF KENTUCKY atasteofkentucky.com g 800.444.0552 20 K E N T U CK Y M O NT H LY K E NT UCKY GIFT GUIDE
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Share a piece of Kentucky this year! Made here in the Bluegrass State, these products are ideal gifts for transplanted Kentuckians or even folks who already live here. Freddie’s Root Beer Most people don’t think of root beer when they think of Buffalo Trace, but our friends at the Frankfort distillery produce an old-time soda that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Freddie’s Root Beer, named for longtime Buffalo Trace tour guide Freddie Johnson, is a delicious blend of herbs, birch oil and vanilla. BUFFALOTRACEDISTILLERY.COM
Bourbon Barrel Spice Co. The folks at Bourbon Barrel Foods tell you to eat your bourbon, and we agree! Savory options include the company’s Bluegrass Soy Sauce, which is aged in used bourbon barrels,
bourbon-smoked salts and spices, and bourbon-barrelaged maple syrup. Clearly, the company in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood knows how to appeal to Kentuckians’ taste buds.
Lexington Pasta Who doesn’t love homemade rigatoni, linguine or, really, just about any variety of pasta? At Lexington Pasta, fresh noodles in all shapes and sizes are available by mail or for pickup.
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Ale-8-One Many Kentuckians grow up drinking Ale-8-One, the ginger and citrus soft drink made in Winchester, and are flabbergasted to discover that it’s not available for sale in all states. You can treat Kentucky natives who have moved away by ordering Ale-8-One and giving them a taste of home.
Louisville Vegan Jerky This Kentucky-made jerky with many flavor options might surprise you because it’s vegan. Combinations like Buffalo dill or sesame gochujang are satisfying flavors, as are the smoked black pepper or South Carolina BBQ. Go with the variety pack, so you can try them all.
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Newsom’s Aged Kentucky Country Ham The Newsom family has been selling traditional ham for 103 years. Their country hams, freerange prosciutto, hickory-smoked bacon and a smokehouse meat sampler—all aged in Princeton, Kentucky—are great ways to share the love. NEWSOMSCOUNTRYHAM.COM
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Henry Bain Sauce From Louisville’s Pendennis Club, a social organization historically made up of the city’s movers and shakers, comes Henry Bain Sauce. Invented by Henry Bain, who served as the club’s maître d’ from 1863-1928, the tangy sauce goes great with steak and other meats. PENDENNISCLUB.ORG/HENRYBAINS-FAMOUS-SAUCE
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Kern’s Derby Pie This pie so good, the family that makes it registered the name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Its secret recipe includes a delicious filling featuring premium chocolate and choice walnuts in a homemade flaky piecrust. Named for America’s favorite horse race, the pie has been a Kentucky favorite since 1954. DERBYPIE.COM
For almost four decades, A Taste of Kentucky has offered gifts and goods with a distinctive Kentucky flavor. With three locations around Louisville—along with an extensive selection of gift baskets and specialty items available in its online store—A Taste of Kentucky makes it easy to shop local.
HOW TO SHOP atasteofkentucky.com Hall’s Snappy Beer Cheese Hall’s on the River, the iconic Winchester eatery, claims to have invented Kentucky beer cheese, a savory spread made with beer and flavored with hot pepper. This spicy, cheesy concoction pairs well with crackers or fresh vegetables, and makes a perfect topping for burgers and sandwiches. It can be purchased at the restaurant, local specialty shops or online.
Blue Monday Bars from Ruth Hunt Candy Named for the day of the week we’re sure to need a pick-me-up, the Blue Monday bar is made of pulled cream candy dipped in bittersweet dark chocolate deliciousness. The Mount Sterling candy company has been around since 1921. In addition to Blue Mondays, it produces bourbon balls, caramels, and many other confections.
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Earrings, earrings everywhere Named after a creative matriarch Edith Annelle, Edith Annelle Goods is owned by a mother and two daughters who design and create earrings. Each piece is handmade in their Lexington home. The designs and colors of these drop earrings are bold and truly make a statement. HOW TO SHOP EDITH ANNELLE GOODS edithannellegoods.com
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Originally the site of the Watkin’s Tavern which burned in 1886, the Amsden bank building was constructed in 1890 and is one of the oldest structures in downtown Versailles. It was the home of a variety of businesses since the bank closed in 1931. After years of neglect, it has been meticulously renovated to restore much of its original character and create an anchor to downtown Versailles’ revitalization efforts.
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Ornamental Messages Looking for an ornament that accurately represents what a peculiar year 2020 has been? Kristen Hatfield, the Owensborobased proprietor of KJCreationsKY, can help you with that. From the clever and witty to the thoughtful and heartfelt, Hatfield has a handpainted wooden creation that’s just right for that special someone on your list. SHOP ON ETSY g KJCREATIONSKY
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Using reclaimed Kentucky barnwood, Tobacco Barn Craftsman of Crestwood fashions each piece into what it calls “tobacco sticks” that are formed into wall hangings in the shape of fleur de lis, letters, animals and states. Each artful piece is handmade, hand cut, numbered, and signed and includes the county and the farm where the wood was sourced. HOW TO SHOP TOBACCO BARN CRAFTSMAN tobaccobarncraftsman.com SHOP ON ETSY g TobaccoBarnCraftsman
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Entertaining With Bourbon A good bottle of bourbon should be enjoyed in good company. During their travels in bourbon country and beyond to conduct tastings and seminars, entertainment experts Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler often heard the question, “How do I do this in my home?” This book is their definitive answer. Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon? offers a step-by-step guide to hosting a successful bourbontasting party—complete with recipes, photos, and tips for beginners and experienced aficionados alike. HOW TO SHOP kentuckypress.com
Functional Art The use of stunning handmade pottery is an ideal way to bring art and beauty into your everyday life. These wheel-thrown and hand-finished pieces by Louisville native Ryan Durbin can help you achieve that. Durbin’s mugs, bowls, planters, oil/soap dispensers, pitchers and shot glasses are one-of-a-kind creations. Check out the texturally intriguing carved ceramic pieces! Northern Kentucky shoppers can forgo shipping costs by arranging local pickup. SHOP ON ETSY g RDCERAMICS
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Groovy Dyes, Man
Artist Kayla Gerkens of Richmond creates colorful clothing, face masks and even shower curtains with her tie-dye magic. She can tie-dye practically anything! Gerkens uses professional dyes that never bleed or fade, so each piece continues to look bright and fresh. HOW TO SHOP DIPPY HIPPIE TIE DYES SHOP ON ETSY g DippyHippieTieDyes FACEBOOK: Dippy Hippie Tie Dyes
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Signature Stoneware Producing Kentucky’s quintessential stoneware, Louisville-based Stoneware & Co. boasts a rich heritage, dating back to 1815. Patterns range from the traditional embossed racehorses, above, to the charming Elodie, right. HOW TO SHOP STONEWARE & CO. shop.stonewareandco.com
Lovely Lavender The calming, soothing scent of lavender can be enjoyed in all the products made at Shelbyville’s Woodlief Farm, home of the Little Mount Lavender Company. Lotions, candles, teas, soaps and bath salts are all created with organic products. HOW TO SHOP LITTLE MOUNT LAVENDER COMPANY littlemountlavender.com 502.437.2141 g 524 Main St, Shelbyville
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Hidden Ridge Camping 122 Cedar Lane Farm, Monticello 859.428.8667 hiddenridgecamping.com
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AS SEEN IN... Kentucky Monthly features products, Kentuckians and businesses all year long. Here are a few of our favorites featured in 2020: Down on the Farm Steve Wilson and his wife, Laura Lee Brown, know a thing or two about hospitality. As the founders of 21c Museum Hotels, they recently restored the historic Hermitage Farm in Oldham County into an agritourism destination. They offer a farm-to-table restaurant, bourbon tastings and tours of their working horse farm. Farm, Reinvented g April hermitagefarm.com
The Beauty of a Dulcimer Warren May of Berea is the name behind the finest Kentucky dulcimers. Each is made painstakingly by hand by this artisan, who has been crafting them since 1972. For the Love of the Craft g September warrenamay.com
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Smooth Sounds Mike Mankel, craftsman and owner of Bourbon Barrel Guitar Company in Lexington, crafts each guitar using charred, aged barrel wood. The guitars sound as good as they look hanging on a wall. Music by the Barrel g October bourbonbarrelguitar.com
If someone on your list has a farm, chances are they would appreciate a gift certificate from Woodford Feed, a family-owned supply store. In business for more than 80 years, the store can feed your livestock, provide seeds for your pastures, and fertilize your lawn or crop. More Than a Store g August woodfordfeedco.com
Healthy Eating The mother and daughter behind Home Cuisine in Louisville run a personal chef service with an emphasis on
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personal. They supply delicious meals to your doorstep that are healthy and made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you are looking for a simple, classic meal plan or following a specific diet, such as keto or vegan, Home Cuisine has you covered. Gift certificates available. Modern Family Meals g May homecuisineonline.com
Lush Leather With an inventory made up of stirrups, bridles and saddle accessories, you might be surprised to know that R.E. Fennell Co. in Lexington also offers high-quality leather goods such as belts, wallets and dog collars. This family business has been around for more than 100 years and is the place to go for the horseman on your shopping list or for anyone who appreciates fine leather. Handcrafted History g October fennells.com
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