The holidays are the perfect time to support your local small businesses. We are lucky to be bursting with talented creators and shop owners here in Charleston. If you want to save a little time this season, I’ve compiled a quick gift guide featuring some truly wonderful Charleston businesses.
For Him
- Fulton & Roark Cologne, Kiawah from M. Dumas & Sons
- Engraved Anchor Wooden Beer Can Cooler from Well Designed Wood
- Engraved wooden watch from Charleston Engravers
- Robber Baron Rye Whiskey from Virgil Kaine
For Her
- Resin floral earrings from Lonely Pine Preservation
- 20oz White Christmas Tree glass from Hart and Flora
- Pale Pink Floral Moth pin from Pretty in Pins
- A one-of-a-kind Riddle Hat from Riddle
For Little Ones
- Cyanotype-dyed overalls from Shmazzy Threads
- A crochet turtle from Babbling Brooke (or honestly anything she makes — they’re so cute!)
- A themed organic sensory play dough kit from the Mom-owned company Mimmo
- A custom rag doll from Melissa & Avery
For Grandparents + Extended Family
- A custom mini 4×4 piece of artwork by Anna Chen
- A hand-painted piece of pottery, done by you and your little ones at The Art Place Studio
- A photo turned custom portrait from October Art Studio
- A Carolina Morning three-layer candle hand-poured by Wiks And Stone
For Plant Lovers
- A whole collection of fun Plant Popz charms can be found in-store at Roadside Blooms
- A Plants Made Fun crewneck from PlantHouse Charleston
- A bouquet of dried flowers from Charleston Flower Market
- A customizable arrangement of plants from Meeting Green
For Pet Parents
- A custom pet portrait ornament from Jazzy Jordan Art
- A reversible bandana from Asa and Company
- Treats made with spent grains from local breweries made by Malted Mutts
- Dog Mom notepad from Palmetto Pup Co.
For Foodies
- Rodney Scotts’s World of BBQ from The Village Bookseller
- A 4-pack of hot cocoa bombs from Two Bomb Moms (DM for orders!)
- A grazing board to share with friends from The Gilded Graze
- Pork + Beef Dumplings from Sarah’s Dumps
For Music Fiends
- That one vinyl record they’ve been dying to own, found at Record Stop
- A gift card that can be used for concert tickets from The Music Farm
- A vinyl record created by The Charleston Music Hall
- A tie-dye Tee from The Pour House
For Art Enthusiasts
- An abstract art print by Maryann Palmgren
- Ramen Lunch, an archival print by Jessie Reyna
- Flower Puffs, painted on canvas by EllieLikestoPaint
- Holiday Village, a fine art print by Teil Duncan
For Bookworms
- A journal from Jessica Ream Studios
- In Polite Company from The Village Bookseller, a novel based here in the Lowcountry
- Red, White, and Royal Blue from SC’s only independent queer bookstore, Queer Haven
- The Get Lit Bookclub subscription box with Itinerant Literate Bookshop
For White Elephant Exchanges
- A candle that looks like a legit bowl of sugary cereal from Pup Country Candles
- A glass that reminds you to Protect Your Peace from Lucky Jones Co.
- A Make Your Own Needle Felted Penguin kit from A Wooly Wildlife
- A gift card to one of the countless local coffee shops around town (Check out this list here and this one here!)
Charleston Mobile Massage and Selah Sanctuary Spa have gift certificates!
Hi! Eventide Pennant Co and Texture Design Co are both small businesses located in Charleston (Park Circle)!
Gently used books, toys, clothes, gift cards etc from Tiny Tadpoles on James island
My daughter, Britt Schmidt, has just opened a small boutique on Daniel Island called the Cove Charleston. It has clothing and gifts and jewelry.
I think Charleston moms would love to see the shop and the fun clothing and support a local business Mom! Thank you for spreading the word.❤️
Definitely check out Vibey Soap Company
Premium and organic elderberry tea blends from Charleston-based Sea Island Organics ♥️ https://seaislandorganics.com/collections/elderberry-teas