It has closed. So Very sad? I had bought so Many nice gifts there. It was a beautiful shop and is…read morenow vacant.

Great small shop of local treasures and gifts. I really wish I had more time to explore. They have…read morefood items but also a lot of household goods and decorations. I was there when it wasn't busy at all and received quick easy service.

Best Gift Idea Ever on South Market Street in Charleston is a great place to go for all things…read morequality gifts for those on your shopping list. I really like the variety of different items that they have available here. I have been happy with all of the purchases that I have had from here.

You have a great colleague in Lauren. She was extremely helpful and creative. We purchased a piece…read morefor the kitchen "Cucina" that turned out stunning. She gave us great ideas and we even left a lot of the choices for her put together while we enjoyed sightseeing. What we picked up was amazing. Thank you Lauren for the great attention and customer service. David and Emily.

Cute and AFFORDABLE gift, home, and women's accessories store. Most items were less than $100 and…read morecloser to the $15-40 range. Bags, jewelry, puzzles, oyster shell items, candles, small collection of clothing items, dishware, etc.

I'm so glad I discovered this business. As a visitor to the area, I really wanted to take home some…read morelocal flavor and wasn't sure where to go. Essentially Charleston had loads of different sauces, baking mixes, cookies, candy, etc. They also have candles, stickers, and other fun things. A great small business for the area... whether you're local and want to get family and friends a gift, or if you're like me and visiting and want to take something home.. this is the place to go!

From the owner: Essentially Charleston offers a curated collection of gift boxes and products from Charleston…read moremakers, designers and artisans. essentiallycharleston.com

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!

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.

If you are looking for a thoughtful unique gift, this store has a great selection. We were looking…read morefor a good luck gift, something that signifies success. The staff was extremely helpful to find the perfect gift!

They really do have a great selection for unique and thoughtful gifts, but their customer service…read moreis outstanding. My husband bought me one of the wrap Alex and Ani bracelets a while back. It was one of the more expensive styles. It broke a couple months after I got it, but I assumed since it had been a long time, they wouldn't take it back. We stopped in tonight just to check and they said the bracelets were under a 1 year warranty. She looked up our names in the computer and gave me a brand new bracelet! She was so helpful and went above and beyond. I will continue to be a customer to this store!

This store is quite large and offers a full range of trinkets and Charleston-branded items. I…read morepurchased two shirts to commemorate my trip and the quality is so far so good. One I purchased for my mom and she wears it pretty frequently. I also randomly bought a cookie there, which was quite tasty. It's decently priced, but being that it's a tourist shop, items are still at a premium.

I hope this store can respect every country. This kind of opinion will lead conflict between two…read morenations. It also shows the designer of postcards is non-educated at all.