Cornucopia

First things first, I think this store is mislabeled as a children’s clothing store. It is absolutely a gift shop! They have a huge variety from clothes and jewelry to cards and books. I love to check out their unique wares for presents (even for myself!) The shop itself is small and definitely jam-​packed to the point of worrying about knocking shelves over with a stray elbow, but I actually don’t mind so much because it lends the funky, hippy feel.

A lot of stuff here you can’t find elsewhere in Charleston but it is crowded up like a Delhi bazaar.

Cornucopia is a cute yet crowded store which is part of the «Bridge Road Shops». I was sure that my Google map was wrong when it directed me to cross the river and wind up a steep hill through a residential area… but I find this little area with unique shops and restaurants around a bend! There are quite a few other stores here, so if you decide to head out here, give yourself enough time to browse in several of them.
I think «hodge podge» is the phrase I would use to describe the left side of the store. I feel like maybe the owner just finds lots of things s/​he likes, and the store has definitely reached capacity. When you enter, you find a display of higher quality shoes and socks (Merrell, Keen, Smartwool, etc.). If you turn to the left and keep going, there is a large jewelry counter with items displayed both in and on the class case. Unique items to be sure, many of the pieces are nature-​inspired or whimsical. Most seemed to be made in a foreign country, but you can likely find similar pieces on Etsy. The back half of the left side of the store is women’s clothing, scarves, and bags. A lot of it is kind of bohemian-​hippy looking, but many of the pieces could go either way depending upon what they’re paired with. The right side of the store is gift-​oriented, with a decent selection of unique and «green» (recycled, soy inks, etc.) greeting cards at the back. In front of that are gifts for babies/​baby showers and children. There are gifts for the home such as picture frames, flower pots, sun catchers, and fun ice cube trays and keepsakes like ornaments. Appearance ranges from cottage-​themed to very modern. There was also a sale area in the very back with seasonal merchandise and clearance items. The one thing that stuck out to me was that many items which I’ve seen at craft fairs made by local artisans were made in China at this store.
To sum up… a lot of the items were really cute or fun or unique, and I’ve seen many of them online at sites such as
or
. BUT it’s nice to be able to look at the gifts and I’d also rather put my money more into the local economy. The prices are maybe slightly higher than some websites, but you should be able to find a gift for anyone here, and by the time you figure in shipping (possibly from multiple sites)…you’re probably breaking even.
What did I buy? A pair of metal and resin earrings with a bird design on them for me ($ 12) and a Gin and Titonic silicone ice cube tray for my partner ($ 8.50). I wore the earrings today and he was thrilled to be able to sink boats in his drinks.
As a final word, if you are wheelchair bound, very large, clumsy, or have trouble getting around, this store may be very stressful for you.

So my boss told me about this place. I went and was not impressed. They sold incredibly cheap items at a high premium. Half of the items are also sold at places like sears or macy’s. They had a lot of items that I have bought in the past online but here they charge almost three times more for the item. I would not recommend for anyone to buy here.