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The Moms of Grit & Grace
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.
15 Fantastic Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
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.
15 Incredible Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
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.
Grit & Grace Studio 2021 Recap
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.
Inside the Studio: A Look Back at 2021
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.
Intentional Christmas Gift Wrapping
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.
12 Days of Christmas Gifts
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.
Holiday Events in Charleston
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.
Introducing Our Elf on a Shell: Sandy
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.)
The Ultimate Guide to a Charleston Thanksgiving
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!
15 Best Thanksgiving Traditions
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!
8 Ways to Give Oyster Shell Christmas Ornaments
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.
25 Festive Inscriptions for Customized Gifts This Holiday
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.
World Calligraphy Day: 10 Gorgeous Customizable Gifts
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!
12 Ways to Celebrate National Oyster Day
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'!
Happy Father’s Day
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.
Your Guide to the Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch at the Best Restaurants in Charleston
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.
12 Wonderful Easter Dinner Ideas
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.
20 Spectacular Valentine’s Day Ideas
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.
Galentine’s Day
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.”