Holiday Gift Guide: Buy Local Season 2024

Posted By: Erin Solka Awareness, Partner Spotlights,

Happy Buy Local Season! Because LLF encourages you to shift your dollars towards local businesses this holiday season, we want to make sure you know of the best local and giftable products available online this year. We’ve spotlighted some of our favorites here!

14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Cut Sweetgrass Pendant from Gold Creations
Sweetgrass Baskets have played a huge role in the vibrant history and culture of the Lowcountry and we love this beautiful pendant featuring the ancient artform that Charleston and the Lowcountry are known for.

Charleston Waterways Tumbler 

If you’re looking for a unique yet functional gift, Local Dog has got you covered with their stainless steel tumbler. It is available in five different colors and features a sleek illustration of Charleston’s waterways.

Salsa, Mole, and Hot Sauce Bundle

Hand-made in small batches right here in Charleston, this 4-pack is bursting with unique and high-quality flavors that make the perfect gift for your Mexican food-loving companions.

Itinerant Literate Books gift card

Any time of year is good to cozy up with a new book, but especially the holiday season! Itinerant Literate bookstore, located in North Charleston’s Park Circle, is an experience in and of itself, making a gift card a great option.

Tate Nation Puzzle

Tate Nation is one of the most recognizable artists in Charleston- and for good reason! The vibrant colors and unique designs make this puzzle the perfect gift for all ages, available at Wonder Works Toy Store. 

Carolina Morning Coffee

Summerville-based Coastal Coffee Roasters is a favorite in the Charleston-area, and their Carolina Morning Blend makes a perfect gift for the coffee enthusiast in your life! This medium roast blend is described as having hints of chocolate and tropical wood with a smoky, nutty finish. Yum! 

Eucalyptus Whipped Body Butter 

Motherland Essentials prioritizes making high quality bath and body products affordable here in the Lowcountry. Their body butter is made in seven different scents and makes a great self-care gift.

P.S. - Members of Lowcountry Local First receive a special discount from Motherland Essentials over in the Member to Member Offerings portal. Don't miss out!

Lewis BBQ gift card

Restaurant gift cards are a great way to treat a friend or family member to delicious local food this holiday season! Lewis BBQ is Texas inspired and in addition to brick and mortar locations in Charleston and Greenville, they also have an online shop that ships sauces, meats, and merch anywhere in the US!

Charleston Christmas Candle 

Put a local twist on the classic holiday gift of a candle with this Charleston Christmas candle! Made with pine, fir, cypress, orange peel, cinnamon, and ginger, this candle is sure to get anyone into the holiday spirit… even if it is still 70 degrees outside here in the Lowcountry.

Rhapsody Fitness Membership gift card 

Help out with someone’s fitness-related New Year's resolution by gifting money towards a local gym membership! Rhapsody Fitness is a community committed to nutrition and building workout plans tailored to individual needs.

Luffa Sponge 

Common Joy specializes in one product- luffa sponges! These sponges are multi-use, plant-based, and grown/made right here in Charleston. They make a great addition to a bath or kitchen gift basket.

Sweetgrass Sandals

If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind gift item, look no further than Gola’s sweetgrass sandals. Inspired by the sweetgrass basket weaving traditions of the Gullah/Geechee community in the Lowcountry, they make a great gift!

Oyster Brew Shucker

We especially love this oyster shucker due to its built-in bottle opener to keep you fully prepared for your next oyster roast. Additionally, its ergonomic design makes shucking oysters easier, and as with all Middleton-made products, the quality speaks for itself.

Conscious Consumer Pledge

Excited to buy these local products and more this holiday season? Sign the Conscious Consumer Pledge and commit to the many ways you plan to be intentional with your holiday spending.

Download our shareable graphic here and share to your social media channels to spread the Buy Local Season Conscious Consumer message! All who sign the pledge will be entered to win a gift bundle with gift certificates to Philosophers & Fools, The Paper Canopy and The Tiny Tassel!

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