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ABOUT

SUNNY GRAY + ESSENTIALLY CHARLESTON

I fell in love with Charleston one summer and made it my home more than 20 years ago. I have loved watching this community grow, particularly via its small businesses.

Essentially Charleston offers a curated collection of gift boxes and products from Charleston makers, artisans and designers. All products are locally made, designed and/or crafted! 

I believe the essence of a city, both in its history and future, lies with its artisans, designers and makers. This company supports local companies, keeps money in the community and provides an alternative to Big Box, made-somewhere-else stuff/gifts.

I envision small businesses thriving! I envision people feeling excited to see a custom Essentially Charleston gift box delivered, knowing something wonderful is inside! (Like a Tiffany box, but way better!) I envision event attendees getting A Taste of Charleston thank you gift box instead of a branded t-shirt that won’t fit. I envision corporations giving local gifts rather than gift cards. I envision cult followings of heirloom grains, family-recipe cookies and small-batch bloody mary mix. Of course, this is already happening and I'm happy to play my small part in spreading the goodness!

I hope you enjoy the stories, the recipes, the surcies, the soon-to-be heirlooms and everything else that Essentially Charleston has to offer!

Stay well,

Sunny

Gray Family Photo

The Grays...because family is everything!

CORPORATE GIFTING
Holy City Holiday Breakfast Gift BoxShow your clients, colleagues, and board members how essential they are to your company when you choose a meaningful gift!

All Essentially Charleston gift boxes include items made, built, or designed in Charleston. 

An Essentially Charleston gift guru can help you choose the perfect gift or create something custom. 

Email hello@essentiallycharleston.com  or call 843.410.8102.

Check out these pages for inspiration!

Corporate and Client Gift Box Ideas
Gift Box & Gift Ideas
Limited-Edition Holiday Gift Boxes
Gifts are packaged and shipped in branded blue Essentially Charleston boxes with branded shipping tape. 

EXAMPLES

The Charleston Gourmet
A box full of Charleston yummies for the discerning palate.

Charleston Snack Gift Box
This gift box is full of tasty Lowcountry treats--perfect for sharing!

A Taste of Charleston
This gift box includes a taste of some Charleston favorites, from sunup to sundown!

A Taste of Charleston Holiday (Limited-Edition)
Similar to the box above but with a seasonal twist! 

Good Morning, Charleston!
Wake up and smell the coffee and the biscuits and the grits...morning never tasted so good!

Holy City Holiday Breakfast Gift Box
A gift box full of delicious Lowcountry breakfast goodies!

All gifts are safely packed in custom blue boxes with Essentially Charleston branding + your gift note. We can ship your gifts you can pick them up at our Mt. Pleasant workshop.