Let's take a moment to celebrate the MAMAS out there!

With Mother's Day only a few days away, we're giving extra love to all the expectant mothers, new moms, working mamas, supermoms, grandmas, dog moms, and mama bears.

As we celebrate all the mothers in our lives, Grit & Grace Studio moms have generously shared their time, hearts, and motherly wisdom for today's blog post.

When it comes to finding a Valentine's Day for her, it can sometimes feel like you're trying to reinvent the wheel. Are we right?

Well, don't worry! Our Valentine's Day gift guide invites you to think outside the box of chocolate. The ladies of Grit & Grace Studio put our heads together to curate a list of thoughtful, intentional gifts any woman in your life would love to receive.

Do you wish that Cupid would do something useful, like point his arrow at a Valentine's Day gift your man will actually like this year? Well, tell that cross-bow-wielding baby he's got the day off: the Grit & Grace Valentine's Day Gift Guide is here!

We've poured our hearts into this roundup, and it's chock-full of Valentine's Day gifts for him, ranging from lovingly crafted gifts from small makers to ingeniously designed products.

Last year was one for the books! Where do we even start to recap the Grit & Grace family's adventures?

From moving into our new Flagship store to two team members welcoming babies, 2021 was packed full of blessings, and our hearts are full of gratitude.

We hope you enjoy this year's Grit & Grace Studio recap. Though this list is by no means comprehensive, we decided to "count our blessings" by breaking our year down by the numbers.

From unveiling the Grit & Grace Cottage to creating our Mala Workshops to moving into our gorgeous new Flagship space, this year was one for the books!

Straight from our phones to your homes, here’s a look behind the scenes at Grit & Grace Studio.

The magic of Christmas comes from the joy of gift-giving. All the lights on the tree dim in comparison to the sparkle in a loved one's eyes as they open a thoughtful Christmas present!

A simple, heartfelt gift can speak volumes, especially when your attention to detail extends to gift wrapping. An artfully wrapped gift lets the recipient know that you've put some heart, soul, and magic into their experience this holiday.

We love the idea of 12 Days of Christmas, but let’s be honest: we need a partridge in a pear tree the way a fish needs a bicycle… and let’s not even start on that eleven pipers piping bit. Are they bringing wine? Do they come with earplugs?

We’ve filled this year’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide with stunning heirloom gifts to accommodate all budgets, challenging shopping lists, and long to-do lists.

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year to visit Charleston. The weather is amazing, the Christmas decorations are a sight to behold, and the Holy City is packed to the brim with cheer and events!

We hope your days are filled with comfort and joy, and to help you get this festive season off to a merry start, we’ve rounded up our favorite things to do during the holidays.

Breaking News: we are thrilled to announce that one of Santa's tiniest Scout Elves, Sandy, is the newest addition to the Grit & Grace Studio Flagship store!

Our mischievous, pocket-sized Elf on a Shell is making magic, keeping spirits bright, and, well, wreaking some havoc. When he's not sledding in our Gilded Oyster Shells or zip-lining down our Oyster Shell Garlands, Santa's liveliest little helper is getting a little blitzed with Blitzen. (But honestly, who hasn't had a day like that during the holidays? We feel you, Sandy.)

Thanksgiving is, at its core, a feast day that celebrates the seasonal harvest. To honor that, we’re highlighting some local farmers, makers, and artisans to wish you and yours a very authentic Charleston Thanksgiving.

Join us in celebrating our unique part of the world and all the small businesses that work tirelessly to make the world a better place, one handcrafted product, sustainably grown food item, and purposefully created gift at a time. Cheers to you, Charleston!

Any holiday that includes multiple pies and a post-dinner nap is at the top of our list at Grit & Grace Studio. There's so much to love about Thanksgiving, from the crisp autumn air to dusting off grandma's secret recipe for making green bean casserole.

Every family has its own special take on Thanksgiving traditions, but today, we're dishing out some of the Grit & Grace family's personal favorites!

We love giving gifts at Grit & Grace Studio. It’s one of the many ways we spread love and cheer, and few things are as deeply satisfying as watching your loved one’s face light up when they receive a beautifully wrapped present.

While there’s no shortage of creative wrapping paper ideas on the Internet, we’re thinking outside the gift box for today’s post, featuring one of our best-selling holiday items: the Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament.

Breaking news: Purposeful, personalized gifts are on everyone's Christmas list this year, as confirmed by Etsy's 2021 Holiday Insights, Faire, and Holly, Santa's lead marketing elf.

Customized gifts and personalized Christmas ornaments are this holiday season's must-haves under the tree, Holly reports, whether your loved ones have been naughty, nice, or subjecting you to lengthy zoom calls with poor internet connection.

We love when functionality meets art, which explains our love of calligraphy. It gives us a thrill to receive a beautifully crafted message or see our names written in a flowering script. Those elegant letters add just a little more love and a dash of excitement.

As our in-house calligraphy team prepares to celebrate World Calligraphy Day on August 14, we’re delving into our favorite customizable gifts!

August 5 is National Oyster Day, and we are ready to seas the day and have a shell of a party! (Aw, shucks. Did our oyster puns cause you to laugh - or groan - so hard, you pulled a mussel? Sorry not sorry, we’ve been waiting all year to bust those out.)

But hey, August 5 is here, and that means it’s time to shell-ebrate! We've got 12 of our favorite ways to live it up for National Oyster Day, so let's get shuckin'!

From our first memories riding high atop dad’s shoulders to watching our friends and brothers become fathers, we are in awe of the dudes working overtime to earn the title, “World’s Greatest Dad.”

Our lives have been irreparably changed and enhanced by our experiences with our pops, godfathers, grandpas, stepdads, and beloved father figures. We’re sharing a few of our beloved memories with some of the dads out there.

Last year was undeniably the year of the super mom.

From the working moms moonlighting as homeschool teachers to the mama bears chasing everyone around with hand sanitizer, every mom was a super mom.

Leave the Mother’s Day planning to us; we’ve put together a list of our favorite Charleston brunch spots with an elegant Mother’s Day gift pairing unique to each location. Add a heartfelt gift card, and you’re sure to share a Mother’s Day she’ll never forget.

There's a lot to love about Easter, from the warm spring weather to adorable, floral Sunday dresses to eating the ears off the chocolate bunnies (We would never!). However, few things compare to gathering with loved ones, and we understand that hosting a big family gathering can be a little intimidating at first glance!

If pulling off an elegant Easter dinner seems like the ultimate miracle, don't fret; we’ve put together a guide filled with fun Easter dinner ideas to ensure smooth sailing this holiday.

Life (and Valentine’s Day) is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. Sometimes it’s a home-cooked meal and a thoughtful present; sometimes it’s odd jelly-filled truffles or gas station flowers.

Whether you’re on the hunt for fresh, sophisticated Valentine’s Day gift ideas or aiming to make a graceful recovery after last year’s misadventures, we’ve got 20 spectacular ideas for your Valentine’s gift exchange.

Any excuse for brunch (or champagne and cupcakes) with our soul sisters is welcome here, so we are thrilled to celebrate Galentine’s Day.

What’s Galentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day is a holiday where you gather your tribe and celebrate the bonds of sisterhood. As Parks and Recreation character Leslie, who created Galentine’s during a 2010 episode, states, “Ladies celebrating ladies… it’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst… plus frittatas.”

It has been a busy year at Grit & Grace Studio. We are taking a moment to reflect (and burn some sage) as we sail into this new year.

Today we're sharing our blessings, joys, and triumphs with you: we could not have achieved these victories without your continued love and support of our small business.

The beauty in every dawn is the opportunity to start anew, and we are so inspired as we set sail on this new year's journey.

We believe that a foundation of grit and gratitude allows us to approach life's ebbs and flows with an open heart.

We welcome you aboard our practice as we gaze into this beautiful new sunrise, set intentions for the new year, and rejoice in the adventures to come. 

Y’all, what a year. What a year filled with trials and triumphs, constant twists and turns, and incredible, unbelievable blessings. 

Our hearts are full of gratitude for our amazing crew, our loyal customers, and our lovely wholesale patrons.

We could not have navigated these waters without you. In our gratitude, we welcome you behind the scenes, into the studio, and our hearts in this blog post. Happy Holidays.

It’s the most magical time of year, but between decking the halls, trimming the tree, and Christmas shopping, finding the right gift can feel like a daunting task. Men, in particular, can be notoriously hard to check off your Christmas shopping list, but never fear: the Grit & Grace elves are here with our master list of Christmas gift ideas for him!

Whether he’s on the naughty or nice list this year, he’s sure to love these awesome presents from local businesses. Read on for our favorite holiday gifts for men, Christmas gifts for husbands, and stocking stuffers for him.

Secret Santa parties are filled with laughter and cheer, but if the idea of gifting (or receiving) yet another pair of socks gives you resting Grinch face, never fear: we have plenty of gorgeous, desirable presents your loved ones will be excited to receive... and that won't break the bank.

Each of these gorgeous, affordable Secret Santa gifts under $30 is either handmade right here in our Charleston studio by our team of 15 artisans or lovingly crafted by a fellow small business.

The holiday season's hustle and bustle always seem to sneak up on us all, and we realize that a lengthy shopping list can leave you precious little time for trimming the tree and decking the halls with your loved ones. 

To keep your spirits merry and bright, we've put together an epic 12 Days of Christmas post that's filled with one-stop shopping ideas for the twelve people you likely have on your list this year, along with a discount code! 

If you hear singing wafting down the stairwell and out onto King Street, it’s probably coming from Grit & Grace. Music is one of our biggest sources of inspiration in the studio: it calms us, it motivates, and most of all, it brings us together.

As we move into the holidays this week, we've decided to share our epic Christmas playlist to bring us together and spread cheer.

We firmly believe the best part of the holidays is actually the gift-giving instead of receiving.

It’s easy to get your tinsel in a tangle while on the hunt for the perfect gift for the ladies in your life, so the Grit & Grace crew has compiled an incredible list of handcrafted gifts from some of our favorite small businesses.

Thanksgiving is all about gathering loved ones for good conversation, counting your blessings, and a delicious meal at a beautifully set table - and sneaking into the kitchen to get the first crack at the leftovers, let’s be honest. 

To help you set the scene for a beautiful holiday, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of our favorite Thanksgiving table decor ideas, ranging from easy Thanksgiving tablescapes to modern, coastal Thanksgiving inspiration.

A pinch of gratitude and a dash of love are the secret ingredients for a memorable Thanksgiving.

We’ve cooked up a charming, elegant, and thoughtful list of hostess gifts for Thanksgiving sure to let your host know exactly how much they’re valued and loved this year.