Spring has arrived, and Charlestonians have one thing on their mind: water. Warmer temperatures translate to beach days, sunset boat cruises, and waterfront dining in our gorgeous coastal town.

But have you ever paused to think about water quality in our community? Water pollution is a serious issue around the globe, and Charleston, with its fragile marshes, beautiful beaches, and abundance of creeks and rivers, is no exception.

Last year’s restaurant closures and shifts in human behavior further contributed to the oyster shell shortages that plague oyster shell recycling programs.

Today we’re zeroing in on 10 powerful ways YOU can help us turn the tide on our critical oyster shell shortage and restore our essential oyster reefs.

Did you know South Carolina has a critical shortage of oyster shells? Americans consume an estimated 2.5 billion oysters each year, but only a fraction of that shell returns to our coastlines.

Toadfish is a conscientious South Carolina lifestyle brand that celebrates all the finer aspects of Lowcountry living. Through Toadfish's Put 'Em Back oyster recycling movement, they have been able to plant more than 150,342 square feet of oyster beds.

Call us tree huggers, ocean activists, green goddesses, earth mamas, or even a little granola; we’re here for Mother Earth, loud and proud!

From our volunteer efforts to our conscientious product development, all the way down to our toilet paper choices (no, we’re not kidding), sustainable business practices and conscious shopping are the heart and soul of our ship.

Every day is Earth Day at Grit & Grace Studio! We have collected more than 700 gallons of oyster shells from Charleston restaurants for integration into SCDNR's oyster recycling program since January of this year.

We're so proud of our team of oyster recycling advocates, and we also realize how much work there is to be done. With Earth Day on the horizon, we want to spotlight some of Charleston's incredible non-profit organizations and the work they do daily to help save our seas and protect Mother Earth.

Forget pumpkin spice: ‘tis the season for oyster roasts, y’all!

Fall historically meant the return of oyster season, and though we can now safely polish off our beloved oysters year-round, we still get a little giddy when September rolls around!

To celebrate the arrival of autumn, we’re highlighting 12 of our favorite fall looks from ethical brands, sustainable fashion companies, and conscious fashion designers.

Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? When you look at your Oysters Rockefeller, you probably think the answer is, obviously, from the sea (or from heaven). However, the story of how those delicious mollusks made it onto your plate and what happens after your dish is cleared is much more complex than initially meets the eye.

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the good and bad environmental impacts that come from eating oysters, why oyster shell recycling is so important, and the progress worldwide thanks to massive oyster reef restoration projects.

We’re stronger together: it’s one of our mantras at Grit & Grace Studio. As ocean advocates, we’re so happy to see more and more people focusing on the health of our seas, and in particular, the importance of oyster reef restoration!

Today we’re highlighting 11 brands leading the charge for oyster shell recycling and oyster reef restoration, and we hope you’ll join us and support the movement!

We obviously never need an excuse to celebrate oysters, but August 5 is one of our favorite days here at Grit & Grace Studio because it’s National Oyster Day!

Shucked, grilled, roasted, or gilded and holding your beloved jewelry, we’re simply mad about oysters. We are taking a break from painting our oyster jewelry dishes to share some of our favorite oyster facts.

Summer is our favorite season: sun-kissed skin, warm breezes, sandy toes, and the occasional margarita are our perfect recipe for joy.

This summer, as we safely venture out into the world, we’re more excited than ever to spruce up our wardrobe and seize the day. (It was a long spring hibernating with Netflix and yoga pants, y’all.)

Put your best foot forward (without leaving a huge carbon footprint!) with our thoughtfully curated Conscious Fashion Summer Style Guide.

We’re all about Mother Earth, as avid oyster recyclers and a sustainable business, but we also love some good news here at Grit & Grace! This Earth Day, we have lots to celebrate and consider as the world looks a little different due to social distancing and economic shutdowns.