Our 2024 12 Days in December Giveaway Partners
Every year, Feather & Blade hosts our annual 12 Days of December social media event, a tradition that lets us show appreciation for the incredible Lexington and Louisville communities that support us year-round. With exciting prizes up for grabs, it’s our way of spreading a little extra cheer. Whether you're a regular in the studio or just discovering us, there’s something for everyone. Although summer is right around the corner, we are still feeling that holiday spirit and want to reminisce on our best event yet!
Maple & J, founded by Cara Hochhalter, is headquartered in Lexington, KY. Maple & J is a handmade jewelry line made to be worn all the time. The current line consists of bangles, chains, and rings in gold and silver made for women, men, and children of all ages. The style is simple and effortless, genuine and durable, and made to stick with you through all of life's ups and downs.
Storefront: 381 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Winner: Rikki Danielle @rdavis_x3
2. CJ Esthetics
Cara “CJ” Williams founded CJ Esthetics with a unique vision, shaped by years of experience in both spa and medical settings. Recognizing that most clients felt they had to choose between effective skin treatments and a relaxing experience, CJ wanted to create a space where clients could have both.
Studio: 241 Pasadena Dr Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40503
Winner: Ami Franklin @amikfranklin
3. Alchemy body piercing
Dannii Cormney opened Alchemy Body Piercing in 2020. Alchemy Body Piercing is proud to provide safe practices and high-quality jewelry. They are a safe place for everyone, striving to provide a comfortable environment where all who come in feel welcome and leave feeling more confident and sparkly!
Studio: 503 Euclid Ave St 210, Lexington, KY 40502
Winner: Sarah Richardson @itsspelled_sarahwithanh
4. Full Stop station
Kristopher Kelley, the owner of Full Stop, has cultivated a one-stop shop located in Louisville, KY. Full Stop redefines the convenience store and filling station experience with a focus on inclusivity, local community, and quality. Offering a thoughtfully curated selection of essentials alongside delicious local treats, Full Stop blends the best of a coffee shop, kitchen, filling station, and local market.
Storefront: 1132 E St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40204
Winner: Kenna @ken_ugh_
5. Pinktag
PinkTag began in Britney Renbarger’s closet in early 2017. With a love for fashion, she wanted to start a business to share her love for style with moms and others like her. Britney attributes her success today to hard work, determination, a willingness to take risks, and giving back to the community.
Storefront: 7900 Shelbyville Rd Suite E20, Louisville, KY 40222
Winner: Carrie Mobley @carrie_likethemovie
6. Nekked Tanning
Whitney Crume created Nekked Tanning out of a personal need for a better spray tan experience in Lexington. She dove into color theory, tanning, and skin-specific solutions, determined to create a service that matched individual skin tones and types for natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Studio: 161 Lexington Green Cir Suite 185 Studio 107, Lexington, KY 40503
Winner: Jaclyn Gross @jaclyn.gross.969
7. That Cute Little Shop
Jessica Taylor, the founder of That Cute Little Shop, launched her business in 2008 with a dream of creating a unique shopping experience. Their hand-selected pieces are perfect for daughters, moms, and grandmothers out shopping together.
Louisville Storefront: 4903 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
Lexington Storefront: 824 Euclid Ave #103, Lexington, KY 40502
Winner: Allie Bablitz @adbablitz
8. The Louisville ToothFairy
Alexandria Medley is passionate about helping those with dental anxiety or who feel self-conscious about their smile. The Louisville Toothfairy offers tooth gems and teeth whitening to anyone wanting a little extra sparkle in their smile! Using dental-grade products only available to dental professionals, all services are pain-free, drill-free, sensitivity-free, and long-lasting with proper care.
Storefront: 1908 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Winner: Whitney Ballard @weballard.01
9. NOURISHED FOLKS
After originally starting Nourished Folks in 2019 as a meal delivery service for newly postpartum parents, Riah Durick realized during the pandemic that this model of care extended naturally to other significant moments in life—sickness, loss, medical events, more babies, and even the hard and joyful days. Today, Nourished Folks has blossomed into a broader mission of care and connection, offering a cozy place to grab something wonderful to eat for yourself and your loved ones!
Storefront: 101 W Loudon Ave Suite 168, Lexington, KY 40508
Winner: Tori Gambrell-Atkins @torigambi
10. Serpentine
Serpentine’s mission is to encourage folks to lean into their manifesting powers and create their own safe spaces! They provide a variety of self-care products, candles + incense, gifts, and more!
Storefront: 992 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Winner: Chloe Grubbs @chloegrubbs
11. Peggys gifts & accessories
Peggy Queen opened up Peggy’s Gifts and Accessories in 1990 when there were not many local gift shops in Lexington. She wanted to create a warm and welcoming space where customers could find the perfect gift for any occasion, whether it be for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just because, and have it beautifully gift-wrapped at no extra cost!
Storefront: 112 Clay Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
Winner: Abbie Wood @_abbiewood_
12. Yours truly, Feather & Blade
For our last day, we gave away Bespoke Brows with our junior artist, Katana!
Katana has always had a passion for cosmetics. Even as a young girl, she felt a special connection to hair and makeup. In 2017, she left Pikeville, KY, to pursue a career in cosmetology. By 2018, she had graduated from Paul Mitchell the School in Lexington and dedicated the subsequent years to perfecting her craft behind the chair. Driven by her profound love for makeup, she broadened her expertise and added a permanent makeup certification to her resume in 2021!
Lexington Studio: 332 N Ashland Ave #120, Lexington, KY 40502
Winner: Kayley George @kayleynicole1
Amelia T., Feather & Blade Intern