Letters from the Lowcountry: Charleston’s Stationery Obsession

Charleston has long embraced the art of handwritten letters, a tradition reflected in the powerful correspondence of historical figures like abolitionist and women’s rights advocate Sarah Moore Grimké, who famously wrote:

“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.”

In a city where personal connections, thoughtful gestures, and elegant script are valued, handwritten letters embody Charleston’s warmth, graciousness, and slower pace of Southern living.

Here’s where to find the perfect stationery to pen your own love letter to Charleston—or to someone special:

1. The Paper Canopy​
   • Address: 93 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403​
   • Description: Opened in August 2023, The Paper Canopy offers craft supplies, stationery, greeting cards, writing instruments, wax seals, washi tape, art prints, and unique home goods. ​
     
     
2. Social Paper Company​
   • Address: 826 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464​
   • Description: Social Paper Company provides a curated selection of high-quality products, including greeting cards, party supplies, invitations, holiday cards, ornaments, and gifts. They also offer custom napkins, cups, and matches to add a personal touch to events. ​
     
     
3. Sas-e Ink Paper & Press​
   • Address: 7 Radcliffe St., Ste. 100, Charleston, SC 29403​
   • Description: Sas-e Ink specializes in custom wedding invitation suites, business printing, stationery, and greeting cards for various occasions, utilizing tools like a vintage letterpress for their designs. ​
     
     
4. ByGeorge Press​
   • Address: Charleston, SC (By Appointment Only)​
   • Description: ByGeorge Press is a boutique design studio specializing in custom wedding invitations, stationery, and branding, featuring etiquette guidance and white-glove fulfillment services. ​
     
     
5. Studio R Design​
   • Address: 1111 King St., Charleston, SC 29403​
   • Description: Studio R Design is a custom design studio specializing in wedding stationery, offering engaging watercolors, sketches, and graphics created in-house to ensure quality and personalization. ​
     
     
6. Mildred Newberry​
   • Address: 27 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401​
   • Description: Mildred Newberry offers greeting cards, writing instruments, party supplies, gifts, and accessories, making it a go-to destination for stationery enthusiasts. ​
     
     
7. The Scratch Pad​
   • Address: 409 Mill St., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464​
   • Description: The Scratch Pad provides invitations, party supplies, stationery, and gifts, catering to various event planning and personal needs. ​
     
     
8. If It’s Paper​
   • Address: 615 Skylark Dr., Charleston, SC 29407​
   • Description: If It’s Paper offers announcements, wedding invitations, South Carolina Palmetto State products, gift wrapping goods, and party supplies, serving as a comprehensive stationery resource. ​
     
     
9. Quirky Pickle​
   • Address: 2359 Bohicket Rd., Charleston, SC 29455​
   • Description: Quirky Pickle specializes in stationery and stickers, hosting kid-friendly events, a sticker pen pal club, and offering custom designs for a unique stationery experience. ​

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