Best of Mount Pleasant 2019

17 www.BestOfMPTickets.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com BEST OF 2019 2019 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M accent flower for your home. Second – Lowe’s of Mount Pleasant Third – Sweetgrass Hardware BEST LIGHTING STORE The readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine shed some light on where to find the best lighting store: Carolina Lanterns & Lighting . It would be a bright idea to add some of those iconic “Charleston-style” lanterns to your home – or flip the switch and add some amazing interior lights to brighten any mood. Second – Candelabra Third – Lowe’s BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE STORE Life in the Lowcountry is best lived outdoors, and readers voted Consign Haven – now known as Haven Furniture & Home Decor – as the best place to go when you need to set up an outdoor living area. You can find luxurious, practical or unusual pieces for a fraction of retail price, so stop in often because new inventory arrives daily. Second – Backyard Retreats Third – Palm Casual BEST PLACE TO RENT A PADDLEBOARD/KAYAK When it comes to renting on-water paddle-sport gear, Coastal Expeditions really floated voters’ boats. Headquartered at Shem Creek, with outposts on Folly and IOP, the world is your oyster when you paddle off to watch dolphins or explore the waterways like a true outdoorsperson. Hop on at Shem Creek, or they’ll deliver boards or boats to you. Second – Nature Adventures Third – Odyssey BEST SWIMWEAR Bikinis, tankinis, one-pieces, halters, sport-tops, hipsters, Brazilians, French cuts, skirted, boy shorts, high-waists, scoops, banana hammocks, swim trunks, board shorts, square legs and jammers and more we’ve never heard of. It’s shocking that such a small amount of material can have so many options. No matter the cut, readers chose Las Olas as their favorite place for swimwear. Second – Belk Third – Bubbles BEST ANTIQUE STORE Mount Pleasant Mall offers isles among isles and room after room of treasures for us all to discover – whether you need them or not – from that coveted side table to a delightful soy candle, local artwork and end- less other handmade items to inspire a bit more pep in your home or space. Weekend plans, anyone? Second – Next to new Third – Consign Haven BEST BOUTIQUE You could shop for Copper Penny’s fashions and trendy outfits at their online store, but why would you? It’s much more fun to visit their store at Towne Centre to see (and touch) them for yourself. Personal attention rules at this “Best Of”winner. One customer said, “I was amazed at the fantastic customer service!” Second – Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant Third – II Brunettes BEST CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING Uptown CheapskateMount Pleasant has a slogan that states it“buys what you loved yesterday and sells what you want today.”So bring in those outgrown skinny jeans and cross-training gear you never quite trained in and find a trench coat, a classy woven bag or a sturdy backpack. At their prices, you really can’t go wrong. Second – Butterfly Consignment Third – Angels and Rascals BEST FISH AND TACKLE SHOP “These people are themost knowledgeable aroundwhen it comes to fishing and fishing gear. They are always eager to help and educate.”That’s one angler’s unsolicited five- star reviewof Haddrell’s PointTackle . For a Shimano rod, a Penn reel, some line, a few lures or a cast net (but not a castanet), this piscatorial palace is the gold standard. Second – The Charleston Angler Third – Atlantic Game & Tackle BEST HARDWARE STORE For gardening supplies to camping gear, ropes, chains tools and accessories,“Ace is the place,”and, East of the Cooper, the acey-ist is Royall Hardware , where Ben Sawyer turns into Coleman Boulevard. If they don’t have an expert on staff, maybe you thought you were walking into a shoppe offering British trinkets and tiaras! Second – Sweetgrass Hardware Third – Lowe’s –