Finding the perfect gift
In addition to your daily grind, the holidays always seem to bring additional stress; planning travel, working additional hours, cooking for out of town guests, finding the “perfect” gift and this is all crammed into a six-week period. Here are some gift ideas for that hard to buy friend that may help ease the holiday tension.
- Best Buckles: Handcrafted and interchangeable each with a glass- like surface for protection and then topped with Swarovski Crystals. $80 each. Uncommon Art Shop, 10618 Meeting Street. 502.426.0611.
- Etectra, 4913 Brownsboro Road. 502.425.9277. Whimsical scarves made by Elisabethan. $58
- Handmade Children’s Sweaters: Louisville artist Kim Rougeax who uses recycled wool and “felted” in hot water. All sweater and hat sets: $95 Uncommon Art Shop, 10618 Meeting Street. 502.426.0611.
- Melissa & Doug Plush Giraffe. $112. Bundle Flagship Store 128 Thompson Street, New York, NY 212.982.9465 www.bundlenyc.com.
- Soda Can Tab Purse: Made from recycled soda tables and handmade in Brazil. $225
- Stewart Stand Stainless Steel wallets. $38-$68 Scout 742 E. Market Street. 502.584.8989
- Tokens & Icons Buffalo nickel & Indian Head cufflinks. $88 set. Scout 742 E. Market Street. 502.584.8989
- Vintage Door Knob Wine Stoppers: Each stopper is made from a salvaged doorknob. Uncommon Art Shop, 10618 Meeting Street. 502.426.0611. $35
Category: Mixing It Up
About the Author (Author Profile)
Lori Kommor, Columnist/Event Chair
lkommor@voice-tribune.com
502.897.8900
Lori wears many hats: writing two weekly columns, chairing The
Voice-Tribune’s events and keeping the staff fed with a stash of snacks
Willy Wonka would envy. She’s a fervent high school soccer fan (go
Collegiate!) and has the raspy voice to prove it after game days.















