Best Graduation Gifts for Delivery
Commencement is an amazing cumulation of hard work and something to be celebrated, whether you’re walking across a stage this year or not.
We are so incredibly proud of the Class of 2020, and we want to lift them up and make them feel extra special this year!
Since the normal traditions, festivities, and group hugs are on hold for the moment, we’ve put together a thoughtfully curated list of special gifts for the graduates in your life, delivered straight from these Charleston small businesses to their door as a loving congratulations.
11 Graduation Gifts for Her
Grit & Grace Studio Graduation Gift Basket Delivered
Remind graduates “The World is Your Oyster” with our signature gift baskets, and empower them to overcome these stressful times and dream for the future. Each of our baskets, The Pearl and The Moxie, feature signature necklaces designed to remind the wearer of their inner strength and fortitude. Just as the luminous pearl began as a tough piece of grit, and as a glowing piece of beach glass was once a broken shard, so too shall they overcome and shine. Display these inspiring token pendants in our gold oyster shell jewelry dish. From $60
The Ocean Collection: King Tide Earrings
Celebrate her accomplishments and the good things yet to come with a pair of the stunning King Tide Earrings. The King Tide Earrings celebrate the power of the sea as it is influenced by the perfect alignment of the sun and the moon, reminding the wearer of their strength and potential. Just as a king tide is an exceptional display of the potency of the ocean, so shall the forces of life align to bring forth your personal power. The Ocean Collection Earrings are handmade from copper and molten glass. $90
Be That Unicorn
Power her journey with self-love as she dives into post-commencement waters with Jenny Block’s inspiring book Be That Unicorn.
Jenny writes, “Being That Unicorn means being the magnetic person that everyone in the room is drawn to. It means being honest and true to yourself every day, no matter what.” We couldn’t agree more! $18.95
Free Fly Shade Hoodie + Skort
Beach babes will love this sustainable bamboo hoodie and skort from Charleston activewear brand Free Fly. The lightweight and super soft fabric will protect her skin from the elements in style, whether she’s paddle-boarding or brunching with friends. It’s the perfect gift for active ladies ready to take on the world, and it will keep on giving as she adventures into the future! From 49.95
Handmade Mustard Seed Jewelry from Seed and Soil
We love this Demi Lune Mustard Seed Necklace for the modern and minimalist design, but also, the message really hits home these days. Mustard seeds are a symbol of faith: “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible to you.” Matthew 17:20 We can’t imagine anything more timely than this beautiful token of inner strength as the Class of 2020 sets forth to move mountains of their own during these uncertain times. $28
Decoupage Oyster Jewelry Dish
Honor your graduate’s adventurous side and celebrate her journeys to come with our Decoupage Oyster Jewelry Dishes in Jungle Prints, featuring beautiful exotic animals. The vibrant, striking prints are delicately applied to select oyster dishes, and a touch of gold and protective gloss add an elegant design element. For the introspective and reflective gal, sing her song with one of our Serenity Print Decoupage Oysters. This limited release line showcases delicate lotus flowers, koi fish, and majestic peacocks. $40
Old Whaling Company Care Package
Give your graduate the gift of self-care after all her hard work with Old Whaling Company’s Large Care Package. It’s a spa day in a box, delivered straight to her as a ready-to-gift package complete with a handwritten note and ribbon. Each box contains a bath bomb, bar soap, roll-on perfume, body butter, and travel size body butter. We’re partial to the Coastal Calm! $48
Modern South X MacBailey Candle
Celebrate your graduate’s uniqueness with these one-of-a-kind collaboration candles between Charleston candle company MacBailey and local abstract artist Cory McBee of Modern South! Each vibrantly colored soy wax candle features a hand-painted design, making it a work of art, and the Grapefruit Mint and Lavender scent is light and dreamy. $35
Thelma Loafer
Help the Class of 2020 put their best foot forward by giving the beautiful Thelma Loafer. Made in Italy, these functional and chic loafers feature a stylish pointed toe and a hand-carved block heel. Charleston resident and Thelma founder Amanda Greeley “believes that striking the balance between expressiveness and practicality is the perfect recipe for wardrobe confidence,” and we couldn’t agree more. $388
Grit & Grace Studio Adjustable Bolo Grit Necklace
Designed to be worn both in the rough and tumble waves of your life and in smooth waters, our Grit bolo necklaces remind you that you’ve got the grit that it takes to bring out your pearl. These elegant, simple pendants look beautiful as stand-alone or layered pieces. Available in turquoise, agate, druzy, pearl, or cowry shell. From $40
Our Mala Workshop is a beautiful way to celebrate your special bond with your graduate and all the adventures that lay ahead. During the workshop, you’ll enjoy a guided invocation and set intentions before handcrafting your own unique Mala Mantra Necklace to help guide your meditation practice. Grit & Grace Studio will provide tea service and a plethora of beautiful beads . It is our honor to host you: please let us know how we can tailor your Mala Workshop experience to celebrate your graduate! $108 per seat
7 Graduation Gifts for Him
The Edisto Brackish Bow Tie
He’ll be ready for a rescheduled commencement or his best friend’s wedding with The Edisto real feather bow tie from beloved Lowcountry brand Brackish Bow Ties. A staple for the dapper Charleston gentleman, each Brackish Bowtie is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted heirloom piece. The Edisto’s design represents different the colors of the majestic Edisto Island landscape, which we adore. $195.00
Carolina Surf Brand Mystery Gift Box
Everyone loves a surprise, right? You select their shirt size, and North Carolina-based sportswear company Carolina Surf Brand will deliver a mystery gift box filled with surfer gear to your graduate’s door! Each box contains a shirt, a 5” x 7” surf-related photo by Andrew Jones, and an assortment of stickers for their car, laptop, or board. $35.99
J. Stark Bryant Duffle
Oh, the places you’ll go, sweet grad! Send him off on his great road trip adventure - or to his dorm room - with J. Stark’s Bryant Duffle Bag. Made from a lightweight cotton gridwax, this durable bag folds down to nearly nothing for easy storage between treks and features an exterior pocket for easy wallet or cellphone access. $250
Foxy Fossils Cufflinks
Graduation signifies a transition and opportunities on the horizon, so gift your Lowcountry grad these awesome Foxy Fossils Cufflinks. He can stay true to his surfer roots while rocking business attire for interviews with these real fossilized shark’s teeth cufflinks, foraged right here on our Lowcountry beaches. From $149
Toadfish Shucker’s Bundle
An oyster knife is a Lowcountry essential in our book, so we love the Toadfish Shucker’s Bundle as the perfect graduation present for him. This beautifully packed set is ready for gifting and contains two distinct oyster knives, so no shell goes unshucked, as well as a cut-proof shucking cloth. We also love that Toadfish champions the “Put ‘Em Back” oyster shell recycling movement! From $68
Carolina Surf Brand Stoked Oak Tee
School’s out for summer, and your grad deserves some R&R! We love the Carolina Stoked Oak for its surf meets Lowcountry vibe and fun illustration, could anything be more perfect for summer? Whether daydreaming under the Spanish moss or heading to catch waves at Folly Beach, your grad is sure to love this graphic tee. $24.99
Sugarboo Mini Leather Journal
What better way to share his voice and record his ideas than this distressed mini leather journal from Sugarboo? The pocket-sized notebook sports a leather cover inscribed with meaningful and inspiring words from T.S. Eliot, “To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: That is enough for one man’s life.” $30
Hats off to you, graduates! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments, and we can’t wait to celebrate you.
Commemorate your graduation class or alma mater with a customized inscription on one of our oyster ring dishes!
One Love & Blessings,