Shopping in Saint Matthews

In 1990, Trish Lounsbury opened Celebrations with her husband, Stan, and her father, Ed. They seek out products from artists, designers, and leading companies such as Crane and Sweet Pea when crafting custom invitations and stationery. They also specialize in custom framing for a variety of projects, as well as unique gifts and elegant wrapping papers.

Not much compares to a sports fan’s loyalty to their school, and loyal fans choose Fan Outfitters as the best place to find Cardinals gear, apparel, and gifts. The shop equips supporters of all ages with T-shirts, jackets, hats, and sunglasses, as well as Adidas gear emblazoned with the University of Louisville insignia, ranging from hats and shirts to equipment bags and footballs. Fan Outfitters even carries products for kids, prepping the next generation of fans with shoes, dresses, and pacifiers. Their gifts make great presents for all occasions, whether celebrating the start of basketball season or helping your neighbor build a wall of baseball caps between your properties.

Koch & Company beautifies living spaces with custom-framing jobs and provides students with the necessary space to paint-their-own canvases with friends. The shop's designers share an aesthetic savvy and will gladly help clients to select from more than 400 frame samples and more than 600 mat samples, tailored to encase paintings, diplomas, and other pieces of art. Koch & Company also offers trained instructors to help students at any level create their own personal pieces of art.

Blink Boutique’s fashion-savvy staff stocks a diverse collection of women’s dresses, denim, and tees by coveted brands such as Vince, Helmut Lang, Cynthia Rowley, and Halston Heritage. The store’s collection of flirty, feminine wares has cemented its status as a bastion of the local fashion community, which has been corroborated by the stylists of Lucky Magazine who featured their wares. Staff members are always happy to lead customers through the 1,700-square-foot store to find a special outfit, offer fitting tips at the denim bar, or help customers hone in on flattering ensembles for any occasion.

Every day, the stylish staffers replenish Blush Boutique's racks with new dresses, skirts, and tanks created by indie and private-label designers. More than 80 new styles arrive weekly to keep their collections on-trend. To update shoppers on their new arrivals, the store’s personal stylists post outfits of the week online. They also offer complimentary styling services, drawing from their encyclopedic fashion knowledge to design outfits based on each clients' style, shape, size, and whether they put pants on one leg or two legs at a time.

When Bill Gross opened his jewelry business in 1966, he laid the foundation for a successful family enterprise built on offering stunning designs and friendly, expert customer service. Throughout the store, generations of the Gross clan help clients choose the perfect engagement ring or anniversary present, or appraise an heirloom diamond based on its cut, color, clarity, and ability to attract dragons. Lead Designer Mark Gross works hand-in-hand with clients to design custom rings, pendants, and bracelets, and 10 signature brands offer selections that decorate customers in stunning pieces. Since it sources fine gemstones through Kimberley Process merchants, Gross Diamond Co. ensures that its display cases are free from conflict diamonds of any kind.