Sweet Julep&#x27;s

Busy place on a very tourist part of town…read more There are a lot of souvenirs in this store. There are several souvenir stores in a row.. Prices .ay be lower off the island. As usual, workers are very polite. Good selection of items that are normal for tourist locations. We were shopping around.

Meh.... It's pretty much all I have to say this store is bigger than the rest of them that's on the…read morelittle tiny strip. The minute you walk in you are not greeted pleasantly and basically just looked at. There is a nice selection of different things that you could buy, which is better than the stores on either side of them but again anybody that works on any of those stores are just not friendly. I bought myself a nice Charleston magnet for the fridge and that was about it even though there's a nice big selection of different magnets and trinkets and bottles and anything you can imagine that has the name Charleston, South Carolina or Isle of Palms on it . The value is pretty much meh and the magnet I bought that was very cute was about 1099+ tax and all that. I also don't promote some of the stuff that they are selling at the store such as African-American items that deal with slavery or Trump supporting items that I don't believe . If you're looking just to buy something and get out of there check this place out I mean Amazon probably has it for cheaper.

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The Happy Southerner

4.3(7 reviews)

2.4 mi

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!

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The Southern Welcome

0.8 mi

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.

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Abide A While Garden Boutique

4.4(58 reviews)

1.5 mi

•$$$

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.

Backyard baskets to redo!

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A Maker's Post

4.8 mi

What an absolutely dreamy shop. I loved everything about it. From the amazing wares they carry…read more(home decor, pottery, plants, planters, and garden supplies, kitchen gadgets and decor, etc) to the way they've arranged and displayed things. I walked in and immediately felt calm from the beautiful set up and all the gorgeous plants around us. Outside they also had a nice selection of outdoor perennials and annuals for the garden. It was hard not to want to buy up everything but in the end I settled on a new pottery book. I chatted a bit with the woman behind the counter and she was so welcoming and friendly. This spot is everything I want a shop like this to be.

From the owner: A Maker's Post is a celebration of makers everywhere with a curated collection of artisan-crafted…read moregoods, art, plants, home decor and books complemented by an indoor and lush outdoor event space. Inspired by the raw beauty of Sullivan's Island and a love for things made by hand, A Maker's Post invites and nurtures the creative exploration and inspiration that lifts up our community. All are welcome!

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Zinnia

4.5(8 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

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!

Beautiful

Beautiful gift wrapping

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We are located across from the pond in Belle Hall Shopping Center.

Essentially Charleston

3.1 mi

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

Charleston Heirloom Gift Box

Charleston Cheer Gift Box

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Coastal Breakfast Gift Box

Grit & Grace Studio

4.5(13 reviews)

7.1 mi•French Quarter

This lovely studio and shop was blundered into by mistake when we were looking for Grace & Grit,…read morewhich is rumored to make a mean cocktail. This though, is a walk up to a working studio space and a store for sale of various arts, presumably produced on site.

Cute store with a good selection of clothes, decor, cards, and jewelry. I found something I wanted…read moreto get as a part of a bigger gift I'm compiling. Service was good, no one hovered while I browsed but quickly noticed when I was ready to check out. Price of everything is high now-a-days, and getting higher, I'd say prices are what you would expect for a boutique store in a tourist area.

Stunning jewelry

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Nellie & Lo

4.3 mi

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.

The Coastal Cupboard

4.3(54 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

Nice selection of pricey but enticing kitchen and decor items that I haven't seen anywhere else…read more Great bread choices too.

For someone who loves to cook, this was my Disney World! I shopped one day, then returned the…read morefollowing day to shop more, on our visit to Charleston.

Thermaworks produxts

Ice cream section

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Soo many choices!

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Michelle M.

12 years ago

Unbelievable quality and service. I go every time I'm in South Carolina and use them for bulk candy and corporate events. I can count on Sweet Julep's to always deliver high quality -- on time and on budget! read more

Sweet Julep's - candy - Updated August 2026

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