Charleston has phenomenal food, charming shops, and layers of history.

Boutique owner Mimi Striplin shares whats new around town.

In addition to the famous tassels, the store carries apparel, handbags, stationery, and decor.

Portrait of shop owner Mimi Striplin

Mimi Striplin, owner of the Tiny Tassel store, in Charleston.Credit:The Aneris Collective/Courtesy of The Tiny Tassel

Keiko recently created a blue and white toile print for a new clothing line.

For Striplin, the Holy Citys historic charm is balanced by a modern, joyful sensibility.

Read on for Striplins guide to Lowcountry living.

Tassel earrings on an acrylic display shelf

Earrings on display at the Tiny Tassel.The Aneris Collective/Courtesy of The Tiny Tassel

We usually do that each month and then grab dinner and drinks.

A favorite is the pizza atFrannie & the Fox, which is part of the Emeline hotel.

Or we might go toChez Nous.

Pair of photos from Island Provisions, including the interior bar, and an omelet

From left: Island Provisions, a popular Charleston breakfast spot; a leek, asparagus, and Gruyère quiche from the café.Brittany Davis/Saturday Studio/Courtesy of Island Provisions

In the KnowAfter living here for 12 years, I recently went on my first walking tour.

It was so entertaining and informative.

I cant recommend it enough.

Aerial view of colorful row houses in Charleston, SC

Charleston’s Rainbow Row.iStockphoto/Getty Images

They even make bow ties from oyster shells.

And of course, theresJ.

Its a longtime family-owned bag and leather-goods company, and you might go in and watch them sewing.

Pair of photos, one showing a yellow tote bag, and one showing a man putting on a bow tie

From left: A Beachwood yoga tote in canary yellow by J. Stark; an made-to-order oyster shell bow tie from Boisterous Couture.From left: Courtesy of J. Stark; Courtesy of Boysterous Couture

I use my custom hot pink tote every day.

Their store has great prints, clothing, and home goods.

Im also a fan of theParson Inn, a Black owned six-suite B&B in our neighborhood.

A hotel guest room

A guest room at the Emeline hotel.Lindsey Harris Shorter/Courtesy of Emeline