Shannon Gallo – Oyster Candle Company – Mount Pleasant, SC

There is something quintessentially Southern about stepping inside Oyster Candle Company in Mount Pleasant. Maybe it’s the little white antique home that houses the shop. It could be the way the front porch just invites patrons to come on inside. Perhaps it’s the beautiful scents that instantly soothe the soul. It also might be the friendly hello from owner Shannon Gallo. More … [Read more…]

Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts isn’t the typical gift shop. Located in a charming old house with a welcoming front porch, Oyster Candle Company makes browsing through a carefully curated selection of candles and gifts feel cozy and inviting. Owner Shannon Gallo put it best when she said, “the shopping experience is truly unique.” Gallo proudly showcases products … [Read more…]

Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts (Best Place to Buy a Gift) We asked Shannon Gallo: what is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? Working with the Mount Pleasant community is like working with friends and neighbors every day. We have developed real relationships with our customers, and we know so many of them by name. This enables us to find the … [Read more…]

Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts, the premier spot to shop locally, has been an inviting small business for Mount Pleasant since February of 2021. Before then, Oyster Candle Company had been operating in town since August 2018. As demonstrated in its name, Oyster Candle Company is known for its unique use of oyster shells. Owner Shannon Gallo hand-pours candle wax into … [Read more…]

Shannon Gallo is passionate about her family, her love of the ocean and her responsibility to live conscientiously on this earth. She is also passionate about oysters. It’s no surprise that her home-grown business, Oyster Candle Company, reflects all these interests.
Gallo’s signature oyster shell “tea lights,” created with oyster shells recycled from local restaurants, are … [Read more…]