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elcome to the 2017-2018 Kentucky Gift Guide, an annual supplement to Kentucky Monthly. We encourage you to utilize this as a source for Kentucky-made gifts throughout the year! In the pages ahead, you’ll find unique items created by some of our Commonwealth’s most talented artists and artisans, as well as gift books by Kentucky authors or about Kentucky, and so much more! Happy shopping!

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Rustic Treasures Influenced by the beauty of the Bluegrass State, Lexington artist Stacey R. Chinn’s work—whether it’s sculpture, pottery, painting or jewelry—exhibits simplicity with a sophisticated flair. Her earthy color palette and the organic shapes of her pieces are pleasing to the senses. staceyrchinn.com/ceramics www.etsy.com/shop/MADEKY

A Tisket a Tasket Baskets by Benken features one-of-a-kind, handmade coiled-rope baskets crafted by Villa Hills-based Cindy Benken. Choose from several in stock or place a special order by selecting colors to match your décor or favorite school or sports team. Provide her with clothing or fabric that has cherished memories attached and Cindy will create a basket uniquely for you. Many styles and sizes are available. etsy.com/shop/BasketsByBenken 4

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And They’re Off! Louisville artist and former Major League Baseball player Richard Sullivan uses watercolors to capture portraits of sports figures, horse racing scenes and familiar landscapes. His work was featured in a Kentucky Monthly cover story in March 2017.

(631) 235-5245 richardsullivanillustration.com

Knock on Wood Dave Kacmarcik, aka Kaz of Kaz Woodcraft, crafts toy trucks, trains and cars that are meant to be played with and passed down to the next generation of little hands. Each piece is a work of art, as are the Lexington artist’s stunning wooden cutting boards, bread knives and cheese boards.

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Metallic Magic The three artists of Knob Creek Metal Arts—Tammy Jordan, Bruce Jordan and Eric Gross—get their inspiration from Knob Creek Valley, where they live, near Brooks. Although they have worked in metal products for more than 15 years, they’ve recently successfully tried their hand at creative and personalized metal arts, including wall art, yard art, garden signs, key racks, wine holders and bookends.

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Sweeping Artistry After finding early 20th-century broom-making equipment in a barn in 2004, artist Shannon Lewis began producing Appalachian- and Shakerstyle brooms from his Ashland home.

Each creation from Bluegrass Brooms is artistic and some are fanciful, but all are functional.

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McDowell Farms Salsa, a familyowned-and-operated business in Mason County’s Germantown, specializes in salsas, pepper jellies, peach butter, apple butter and chowchow, a classic Southern pickled relish. Kentucky-grown vegetables and fruits give each McDowell product its delicious flavor.

(606) 728-2433 Mcdowellfarmssalsa.com

A Print to Remember Lexington artist Stephen Wiggins makes linoleum cut prints, monotype prints, silkscreen and etching prints, cards, T-shirts and anything on paper, napkins and bandannas. You name it, and he probably prints on it.

Wiggins Art Work boasts a huge assortment of funky and cool designs.

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True Blue Jackie Smith of Jackie Blue Handmade specializes in custom-ordered jewlery but also sells her wares to boutiques throughout the United States.

Jackie, of Owensboro, crafts bracelets and necklaces of faceted and smooth beads of all types of stones and minerals, paired with gold or silver and sometimes charms or coins. jackie@jackiebluefashion.com etsy.com/shop/Jackiebluehandmade facebook.com/jackiebluehandmade

The Write Touch Melissa Oesch of Reimagined by Luna presents upcycling at its most creative with her journals and sketchbooks crafted from recycled, remnant and handmade materials.

Using remnant leather, repurposed coffee bags and vintage book covers, the eastern Kentucky native creates exquisite books designed to inspire the writer and artist. reimaginedonline.com

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Dreamy Fragrances Jennifer Lombari’s Candles by Jenni are handmade to order in just about any color and just about any fragrance you can think of.

Based in La Grange, the artist also offers an assortment of handmade soaps in fun shapes, such as seashells, animals and lumps of coal for Christmas stockings. candlesbyjenni.com

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Pencil Perfect Prismacolor Colored Pencils are the medium of choice for Nathan Klare of Fort Wright, who uses them to produce vibrantly colored drawings. The range of his subjects reflects his great love of nature, although his commissioned work includes portraiture and drawings of homes. Having studied both fine art and graphic design, Nathan creates pieces that reflect a sense of realism accompanied by a graphic style of rendering shape and form.

(859) 640-3444 Klareartdesign@gmail.com facebook.com/Nathan-Klare-Klare-Art-Design Barrels of Fun Repurposing with pizzazz, Chrissy and Matt Rippetoe of Lexington-based Smoke & Spirits produce high-quality, handcrafted home dĂŠcor and barware items from reclaimed bourbon barrels.

(386) 717-2136 Chrissy@smokeandspirits.com shopsmokeandspirits.com

Ax Grinder Having worked with metal for more than 20 years, blacksmith Brad Holman of Rocky Woodland Forge possesses a love of the outdoors that led him to forge tools for wilderness adventures. The Beattyville resident’s collection includes axes, tomahawks and camping tools.

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Kentucky Ornaments Artfully handcrafted of steel, these hand-painted spiral orbs, designed exclusively for Kentucky Monthly

by Phoenix Creative Metal, make the perfect gift. Choose between a vivid red cardinal in a golden spiral or a silhouette of the state Capitol enclosed in silver. $20.00 each

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Pottery to Ponder Lexington potter Amelia Stamps was inspired from an early age by her parents to work with clay. Her wonderfully whimsical gallery of pottery includes teapots, teacups, mugs, vases and pitchers, all with a subtle, delicate color palette.

Her goal is to “make forms that breathe a quiet strength that holds the users’ attention, even if for a moment.” ameliastamps.com

Watercolor Wonders Kentucky Farm Studio Gallery’s Lu Fuller of Maysville beautifully captures nature, flowers and serene small-town life in her breathtaking watercolors. Her work exemplifies Americana at its finest. luwall@altiusbb.com kentuckyfarmstudio.com

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The Lawrenceburg store boasts great products and a wonderful shopping experience for everyone, carrying local favorites, including many Kentucky Proud foods.

Shop the largest selection of Kentucky Proud Products in Central Kentucky, take a tour, and try samples of Boone Creek Creamery Cheese. Gift Baskets are also available.

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A family owned and operated farm market in LaRue County, Hinton’s Orchard offers a variety of products and family activities year-round! Inquire about their holiday offerings.

Spend a morning, an afternoon or all day at Trunnell’s Farm enjoying homegrown fun with your family. Visit the market all year or check out their online Gift Giving Guide.

270-325-3854 | hintonsorchard.com

877-733-2202 | TrunnellsFarmMarket.com

High-quality custom picture framing using Kentucky Proud Certified, locally produced hardwood picture frame moldings. Other artist services available.

Alpaca Haven Farm & Gift/Fiber Shop provides family and organizational farm tours; offers shopping in the gift shop; sells and boards alpacas; and hosts alpaca-themed events.

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Handmade from the milk of Rustic Charm Farm’s Nigerian Dwarf goats, this emollient soap removes dead skin, repairs and moisturizes. Try it out for yourself!!

Visit us online for a variety of locally grown and produced gifts for any season!

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When planning your travels, be sure to visit some of Kentucky’s more than 500 agri-tourism destinations that provide fun for the whole family.

One of the finest dry-cured hams the world has to offer, Newsom’s authentic aged Kentucky country ham is a country and gourmet delicacy.

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Each basket from Paul’s is individually hand packed to ensure premium quality and an elegant appearance.

Nationwide delivery.

Our traditional gift baskets and specialty items are perfect for grand occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays and, particularly, the Kentucky Derby!

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Dramatic Imagery With broad brushstrokes, Lexington artist Enrique Gonzalez uses his bold expressionistic style and brilliant colors to bring life to art. His gallery of paintings includes peacocks, panoramic landscapes, musical instruments, dancers and racehorses at Keeneland, Churchill Downs and the Red Mile.

(859) 420-1110 enriquegonzalezart@yahoo.com gonzalez-art.com

Beautiful and Functional Silver Run Ceramics’ pieces are made entirely by hand by artists Michelle Lyn Strader and Frederick Bartolovic on their small farm in Catlettsburg. Each intricately detailed mug, plate, bowl and tumbler is illustrated with inspiration from the farm and wild animals. And all are meant to be used as well as admired. etsy.com/shop/SilverRunCeramics Silverrunceramics.com

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Tee of the Month Here’s a gift that keeps surprising all year long: a subscription to T-shirt service My Kentucky Tee. The Georgetown business, owned by Mike Sandbrink, provides not just any shirt, but a new, clever, Kentuckythemed shirt. Delivered to your door each month! If a subscription isn’t your thing, you can purchase shirts individually or request custom printing.

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Winged Beauty Science and art combine stunningly in the creations of Lisa Senetar, who crafts resin jewelry with insect wings set in sterling silver or brass.

Senetar, who holds a doctorate in biochemistry, and her company, PhbeaD (a combo of “PhD” and “bead”) are based in Paint Lick.

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Wonderful Wood Tim Wade of Berea-based Wood-Phoria credits his upbringing in Somerset and nearby Daniel Boone National Forest and Lake Cumberland for his appreciation of the wooded, rolling hills. These influences are abundant in the items he handcrafts—from wooden utensils to custom-built furniture.

(606) 305-3410 trwade54@yahoo.com etsy.com/shop/WoodPhoria woodphoriaky.com

The Wild Side Run 2 the Wild’s website entices clientele to “awaken the wild within.” Berea designer and artist Courtney Howard handcrafts jewelry, accessories and décor meant to create memories, tell stories and inspire. Some pieces are based on nature.

Others have a mystical bent.

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Meticulous Metalworks Creating handcrafted and hand-engraved custom belt buckles, personalized eclectic jewelry and accessories, Brian and Sonja Ferrand of Louisville-based Bluegrass Engraving make each stunning item from raw sheets of metal. etsy.com/shop/BluegrassEngraving bluegrassengraving.com

Milling About Since 1865, six generations of the Weisenberger family have been milling flour and cornmeal on the banks of Elkhorn Creek near Midway. Today, Weisenberger Mill’s inventory includes flour, complete baking mixes and breading blends for chicken, fish, meats and vegetables.

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Colorful Clay Lexington ceramic artist Melisa Zimmerman of Melisa Beth Ceramics creates exquisitely designed and intricately detailed bowls, vases, mugs and more. The pieces feature a warm, rich color palette, and each is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe—though some may be tempted to simply display them as works of art.

(937) 321-4713 facebook.com/MelisaBethCeramics

Bluegrass State Pride Specializing in Kentucky-themed, hand-stamped jewelry, artist Pamela Gaska of Fired and Wired Handmade Designs creates pieces that are one-of-a-kind. The Nicholasville resident’s love of Kentucky, as well as the University of Kentucky Wildcats, glimmers in each piece. firedandwired.etsy.com

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Art in the Fast Lane Painter Aaron Kizer’s works are a bit of an anomaly. Many of them were created in only a few minutes in front of a live audience, with the canvas upside-down. The Owensboro resident’s specialty is portraiture, although his subject matter also includes bourbon bottles and Kentucky college mascots. His colors are vibrant, and his talent for capturing a subject is superb. kizerarts@gmail.com aaronkizer.com Odd Bird Looking for something unique for that difficult person on your list?

Georgetown artist Jess Patton of The Owlery creates striking art and home décor for all walks of life. From portraits to pop culture characters to magical creature eggs to etched glassware and more, Jess creates whimsical and personal home accessories and specializes in custom orders.

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Magical Delights Whimsical and fun are just a couple of adjectives that could be used to describe Louisville resident Robbie Moriarty’s jewelry creations.

A confessed “collector of many things,” she produces colorful mixed-media earrings, necklaces and brooches from the thousands of buttons, trinkets, charms, bijoux and beads in her treasure chest.

(502) 423-1819 facebook.com/RobbieMoriartyArtJewelry

Quilted Beauty Working as a set decorator for the motion picture industry for 32 years taught Fort Thomas resident Nancy Gilmore more than a few things about color and design. Now retired, she makes handcrafted, artisan quilts under her Quilts

by Nancy label that can be customized by size and pattern.

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By Carol Peachee, Foreword by Bill Samuels Jr., Introduction by Carolyn Brooks $28 amazon.com Award-winning photographer Carol Peachee presents the past and present of the bourbon industry in her latest book. Brimming with lush, rich photos of distilleries, stills, farms, stave mills, cooperages and barrel warehouses, the tome combines the story of the rich heritage of Kentucky’s native spirit with Peachee’s striking images.

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Thorney Lieberman, a renowned architectural photographer, has an exquisite subject in the Capitol of Kentucky.

He deftly captures the stately magnificance of the early 20th century structure. Through the pages of this elegant coffee-table book, the reader discovers the history of the building, and then is treated to amazing views of the Capitol, including some that— because of the photographer’s vantage point—visitors are unable to behold.

By William E. Ellis $45 kentuckypress.com or amazon.com Historian and Kentucky Monthly columnist Bill Ellis has penned the definitive biography of Paducah’s most famous son. A prolific journalist and writer of novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, Irvin S. Cobb is probably best remembered for his humorous anecdotes about his home state.

Granted: May Hollow Trilogy, Book Three

By Angela Correll $19.49 amazon.com Slated for release on Nov. 20, this third installment in Angela Correll’s May Hollow Trilogy continues the story of former international flight attendant Annie Taylor, who is embracing her rural Kentucky roots and planning her happily-every-after future with her fiancé, though a few unexpected complications spring up.

Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey

By Carla Harris Carlton $24.95 thebourbonbabe.com or amazon.com Carla Harris Carlton, known as The Bourbon Babe for her blog of the same name, provides a thorough, in-depth look at the bourbon industry—from its history to the bourbon boom of today. Readers will learn about families who distill bourbon using time-honored techniques, plus tips on proper bourbon tasting.

Dead Center: A Folly Beach Mystery

By Bill Noel $14.99 amazon.com There’s yet another murder on South Carolina’s Folly Beach, and Bill Noel’s intrepid investigator of crimes, Chris Landrum, is once again on the scene, attempting to solve the mystery. Noel now has 13 installments in his popular Folly Beach Mystery series.

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The Gift of Color Henry Lawrence Faulkner PAINTINGS, POEMS, AND WRITINGS

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