I live pretty far from Happy Southerner and I drive the distance sometimes just to feel good by…read morewalking inside. There is really something super happy about this place. I am not sure how the owner Jackie pulls it off but she does. I have bought Mahjong gifts there but mostly I just like to be there. She just opened one downtown not too far from my office so that will be a fun lunch time walk!

My first time visiting Charleston and so many people advised that I go to this shop for mahjong…read morestuff. The women working there could not have been more friendly and patient with me and my 5 friends. I am the only one in the group that plays mahjong so luckily the shop provided free Apple Cider Margaritas and they were all in! Lots of cute mahjong related things and I dove right in. So sorry I didn't visit on a day that they were actually playing mahjong. That's on Sunday. Real southern hospitality!

My friend and I went in to see if we could return a necklace that she had purchased the day before…read more We walked in, politely requested to return the necklace, and were greeted with nothing but attitude. She told my friend that there was a strict exchange policy, despite the fact that my friend was not told this when she checked out. She then added, with a more than unnecessary tone, "and, you need your receipt." Mind you, she never once asked if she had it with her in her shopping bag (which she did). I've worked in customer service for years. Not once have I treated a customer with that kind of disrespect, regardless of how they spoke to me. As a smaller business, I urge you to do better. If I were the owner, I would truly be embarrassed to have an employee like that on my payroll.

This is the cutest shop I've ever been to. I always stop in here when I go to Charleston bc every…read moretime there are new, interesting items. I recently got a beautiful gold necklace with a bee pendant on it that is really charming, a good price, and has gotten a number of compliments for its uniqueness - best of all, the owners helped me by adding on an extender with pliers so it can fit better for me. Great products and gifts, and great people!

Such a cute treat shop with picture worthy decor. It felt like there was an endless selection of…read moredifferent chocolate and candy to choose from. There is a section where you are able to select your treats and it is weighed at purchase. The cashier was friendly and inviting and offered a delicious sample of their original seller treat, yum!

Super nice workers with a great selection of candy, pralines and fudge. Love the bulk candy area…read morewhere each of us can get what we want.

Great shop of antiquities! A mixture of old and new. The proprietors here were very welcoming…read morealong with their dog Maddie! I took lots of pictures to show the variety of items available here.

New things come in regularly. Always something new. Such a wide variety. Take your time to hunt…read morethrough.

I have been using Island Expressions for a few years for framing. They are very skilled and offer…read moresome very good design recommendations. They provide a very high level of customer service and communication. They are probably not the least expensive option around but if you have quality pieces that need framing I would not trust anyone else.

Island Expressions did an outstanding job with my custom frame and they were so helpful in guiding…read moreme toward the right frame, color, and style for my print. The woman spent so much time with me, never rushing, pushing, or pressuring, showed me every sample I asked about, including ones I never would have thought to try (including the one I ended up selecting), priced options, and was just so pleasant and helpful. Dyan did an amazing job with my frame and the custom specifications I wanted. It all looks perfect and I love how it came out even more than I expected. Having it done by an expert professional was so worth it and I wouldn't hesitate to bring any future projects here. The store is also super cute with lots of great home and hostess gifts. Shop and support local!!

I've been to the majority of garden centers/ nurseries in the Charleston area. There's some that…read moreare larger and some that have lower prices, but the service and knowledge at Abide A While can't be matched. When I first moved to Mount Pleasant 5 years ago, Abide A While was the first nursery that I went to. As soon as I walked in the annual section, I was met with the warmest smile by an older lady that instantly made me feel at home. I forgot her name, but after talking for a while she had mentioned she was with the company for about 40 years! Being as happy as she was with the same company for that long is definitely is a statement in itself! Unfortunately she retired not too long ago, but now I've met so many other friendly and knowledgeable people at Abide A While. Bruce and J.D.(?) are my go-tos. As for the layout, I like it a lot. Pretty much all the annuals are to the right. Houseplants are on the left, inside with the household items. (All of the household items are beautifully displayed and consist of great quality). Outside, towards the rear of the building are the perennials, trees, and some tropical plants. One of the most important things about Abide A While is every plant is labeled and the majority have full descriptions! If the description is not on the pot, it'll be on a nearby post or printed out on a card. There's nothing more that I hate than to have to do full research on the spot for a plant that catches my eye. So kudos to them for providing that information. I'll end with saying Abide A While is just beautiful, inside and out. I especially love going there after a stressful day. It's so serene, and even majestic in a way. If you haven't been there before, it's worth going for that reason alone.

Service is excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Selection is vast and applicable to our environment here. I bought a beautiful meyer lemon tree. They told me how to take care of it and it's sprouting lemons!! Value: you get what you pay for. It's not cheap but the product is clearly top notch.

The selection is AMAZING ‼ I want EVERYTHING in this store‼…read more The presentation is so inviting and well done. The people who work there are terrific and aim to please! They know how to provide the kind of service that keeps me coming back! I highly recommend this business‼

Beautiful and unique selection of home decor and furniturem…read moreGood customer service, staff are very helpful

Just discovered while shopping for anniversary gifts. Steph was so welcoming and helpful, their…read moreselection was outstanding! Highly recommend...

From the owner: The Southern Welcome is a Mount Pleasant gift shop specializing in curated gifts, custom welcome…read morebaskets, and Charleston-inspired goods. We offer locally sourced items, coastal gifts, and personalized gifting designed to make every occasion effortless and elevated.