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SHOPPING with a SOUTHERN ACCENT

Bluffton brings personality to your browsing experience

Moonlit Lullaby | 55 Bridge St.

The only thing more fun than shopping for yourself is outfitting your children in clothes that are cute yet comfortable. Moonlit Lullaby places a priority on those sweet years where your littles are developing their own personalities because we all know the time passes too quickly. Whether you’re looking for an everyday ensemble that’s stylish and moveable for your toddler, or you’re searching for a special occasion outfit for a wedding or Christmas card photo, Moonlit Lullaby understands your need. The clothing line reflects both a modern yet classic Southern aesthetic. In addition to clothes, the store stocks stuffed animals, books, toys, and nursery accents making it the perfect one-stopshop for showering a mom to be. And the maternity section is filled with fun patterns and soft fabrics for women awaiting their little one’s arrival.

Owners Emily Vaux Burden (left) and Anna Pepper Vaux Hewett

Photo Courtesy of Harbour Affair

Venita Aspen’s fashion line can be found at Gigi’s Boutique

Gigi’s Boutique | 40 Calhoun St.

Sisters and entrepreneurs Emily Vaux Burden and Anna Pepper Vaux Hewett think the shopping experience should be personal and fun for all ages. They envision accessible styles for all women, no matter their size, age, or budget. When you leave Gigi’s, you should be excited about your look. The shop has been described as a “mother-daughter” store, where mom can find her fashion, and her daughter, whether a teenager or a 20-something mom herself, can find something fitting.

Gigi’s is also a total-ensemble shop. Knowledgeable associates show you what jeans or leggings to pair with the top you love, and then help you round out the look with booties or wedges and dangle earrings or a clutch. The shop embodies the Bluffton persona, a warm and welcoming place where you can feel your best.

DISCOVER HISTORIC OLD TOWN BLUFFTON

Rich in culture and history, Old Town Bluffton is worthy of its recent state designation as a Cultural District along with its National Register Historic District status. Founded in the early 19th century by area planters as a resort community, Bluffton today is a delightful place to visit for a day, a weekend, or longer. Discover why locals call it a “Bluffton State of Mind!”

Nestled on the banks of the May River, Old Town offers many explorations. The streets are lined with unique boutiques, galleries, eateries, and specialty shops. The pristine river offers breathtaking vistas from Oyster Factory Park on Wharf Street as well as from Wright Family Park, located at the foot of Calhoun Street. For water lovers, kayak, paddleboarding, and boat excursions are offered on the river. History buffs will appreciate guided walking tours of the Historic District and its architecture along with docent tours of the Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center. Feast on fresh local seafood and shop unique and sometimes quirky shops and galleries. Experience the Bluffton State of Mind! shopoldtownbluffton.com G oldtownblufftonmerchantssociety

SPARTINA 449

Since Spartina’s inception, love of the Lowcountry has been at the heart of every design. Fall in love with fresh-feeling styles that pay homage to the palmettos that sway in the island breeze, colorful patterns, and distinct textures reminiscent of the natural beauty of Daufuskie Island. Discover locally designed clothing, handbags, accessories, jewelry, beach, and resort items. Visit Spartina 449 at their Old Town Bluffton location on Calhoun Street and carry home a piece of the Lowcountry. 843.815.9000 (Bluffton) • 843.681.8860 (Hilton Head Island) spartina449.com G e spartina449

BLUFFTON GENERAL STORE

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a piece of local art, or coastal-inspired decor for your home, Bluffton General Store offers it all and so much more. Come visit the Bluffton General Store, located at 12 Church Street in the heart of Old Town, and take a piece of Bluffton home with you. 843.837.4675 blufftongeneralstore.com G e blufftongeneralstore

THE HEART OF BLUFFTON

The Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center, built in 1841, is located in the heart of Bluffton’s Historic District and serves as the official welcome center for the town. The house museum offers guided tours of the five-room Carolina farmhouse, which is filled with interesting artifacts and furnishings from the 1850s to the 1920s. Walking tours of the Historic District are available; call for reservations for all tours. 843.757.6293 heywardhouse.org G e heywardhouse