’Tis the season for gatherings and cozy Charleston get-togethers – and showing up with the perfect hostess gift is an easy way to spread a little gratitude and charm. Whether you’re headed to a client’s holiday party, a neighborhood dinner, or Friendsgiving by the water, these 7 chic gifts under $25 look way more luxe than they cost.
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Charleston Tea Garden Sampler 🫖
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If you’re selecting a locally-sourced tea sampler, you’ll want to check out regional tea/food shops in Charleston. https://charlestonteagarden.com/collections/tea
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Alternatively you can swap in another local foodie delight (see #2 below).
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Olive Oil & Sea Salt Set 🫒
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Lowcountry Olive Oil has a great selection of infused olive oils + sea salts in downtown Charleston (272 Meeting St). Lowcountry Olive Oil+2lowcountrycuisinemag.com+2
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They are ideal for gift-giving, and you can mix & match a nice oil + salt or some small sample sizes to keep under budget.
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Mini Charcuterie-to-Go (DIY) 🧀
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You can source the board + specialty cheeses/nuts from local gourmet deli or market (for example, local Charleston specialty food shops).
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If you like, you can buy a small wooden board locally and assemble the rest yourself – this keeps it local and custom.
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Hand-Poured Candle from a Charleston Maker 🕯️
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Charleston Candle Co. hand-pours soy candles in small batches in Charleston. Charleston Candle Co.+1
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Another local option: SheSells Candles makes coconut-wax candles in Charleston. shesellscandles.com
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These are excellent because they have “local story” built in.
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DIY Coffee Bar Gift Set ☕
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For the coffee beans (e.g., from a Charleston roaster) + basket or mug (local home goods store) you’re good.
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For example you could pick up beans at a local coffee house or roaster in the Charleston region.
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Then you assemble in a mason jar or small basket – still local sourcing.
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Luxe Hand Soap & Towel Duo 🫧
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Local home décor/gift stores in Charleston often carry great hand soaps and nice towel sets.
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You could source both items locally and wrap them in kraft paper.
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Keeps the local shopping feel and supports independent stores.
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Local Honey Jar & Wooden Dipper 🍯
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R & R Acres is family-run near Charleston and offers raw local honey. R and R Acres
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Also Bee City Zoo & Honey Farm has the best local honey around and can be bought in most local grocery stores. https://www.beecityzoo.com/buy-honey
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Buying this gives you a story and locally-sourced appeal.
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