Charleston Gift Guide 2021: Our Favorite Charleston Shops
Find unique gifts and support small businesses this holiday season when you shop local boutiques. Whether you’re looking for books, jewelry, clothing, candles, distinctive home goods, or a certain special something - you’ll know it when you see it - these are some of our favorite Charleston businesses with incredible pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
We love to support local bookshops, and Buxton Books is one of our favorite book nooks in Charleston. Located right next to the beautiful Library Society on King Street, you’ll find both used and new books in a cozy atmosphere. Find signed copies of books from local authors (we recommend Gervais Hagerty’s In Polite Company) and blind-date-with-a-book options, as well as friendly local tips and reading recommendations.
Help set the perfect cozy mood this holiday season with a flickering gift from Candlefish. This boutique candle company offers a unique shopping experience: chat with their expert chandlers as you explore their library of distinctive fragrances to find the perfect scent for everyone on your list. You’ll find plenty of other delights here, too, from their Rewined candle collection, to adorable stationery and art prints, to accessories to care for your candles. Or gift a candle-making class to the creative person in your life, where they can create their own fragrance blends.
Find your family’s next heirloom at Croghan’s Jewel Box, a locally-owned shop housed in a gorgeous historic building on King Street. Whether you’re looking for unique ornaments, antique or estate jewelry, or a custom piece for someone special, Croghan’s will help you find the perfect glittering gift. We especially love their lowcountry-inspired Goldbug Collection!
The Preservation Society of Charleston Shop
Find incredible local wares and support the Preservation Society when you shop their exclusive collections. With options ranging from unique jewelry and accessories from Brackish, to heirloom-quality knives from Burls & Steel, to an extensive collection of local-interest books, the PSC collection offers unforgettable Charleston-made goods while supporting local businesses and preserving what makes Charleston so special.
Shop for luxurious home goods at The Boutique, where you’ll find top European brands for bed and bath linens, porcelain, silverware, decor, and more. Discover traditional Charleston gifts to share the Holy City with loved ones far away, or commission a custom artwork from their local artist-in-residence.
Another King Street gem, Blue Bicycle Books offers new, used, and antique books, with a fantastic local section and opportunities to join local literary events. Explore their maze of rooms to stumble upon your next great read, or chat with the staff to find the perfect gifts for the readers in your life.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your spaces indoors or out, there are countless options at Abide a While Garden Boutique. This beautiful shop in Mount Pleasant hosts extensive greenhouses full of plants for home and garden, as well as a collection of gorgeous decorations. Shop for yourself, find a unique hostess gift, or simply enjoy stopping and smelling the roses at this charming garden store.
Shop for the most stylish person in your life at Hampden Clothing, Charleston’s premiere boutique for designer fashion. Discover distinctive pieces from high-end brands, with unique shoes, handbags, and clothing. Work with their stylists to build the perfect outfit for yourself, or to shop for an unforgettable piece for your special someone.
This historic, family-owned shop on King Street features an extensive menswear collection, from sharp suits and tailoring to brand-name casual wear. Find both classic designs and the latest trends from quality brands at this specialty boutique, as well as one of the most extensive men’s shoes selections in the region.
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