by Caley Smith, photographed by AZALEA Magazine
New Vintage Market Adds Character and Charm to Downtown Summerville
A new storefront in downtown Summerville is giving locals a fresh reason to shop small. Splurge, an upscale vintage market, opened its doors earlier this year and has quickly become a hub for curated home décor, unique finds, and community connection.
Owned and operated by longtime Summerville resident and entrepreneur-at-heart Angie O’Shields, the shop is the latest chapter in a lifelong love of treasure hunting. “I believe the spirit of entrepreneurship was birthed in me at a young age,” O’Shields said. “I thought having a little store in your own driveway was the coolest thing!”
That early spark evolved into a dream realized in 2024, when she and her husband, Kevin, launched Splurge as a side hustle with future retirement goals in mind. “We are both in our late 50s and decided we wanted a stream of income for our grandkids and a great hobby to keep us busy.”
More than just a vintage shop, Splurge features a carefully selected group of local designers who bring their own flair to the space. “Instead of waiting for vendors to come to me, I decided to go out and find ones that fit my vision,” she said. “They each have their own unique style and know just how to curate their spaces.”
The shop offers a range of furniture, art, rugs, tabletop décor, collectibles, and gifts, with approximately 70% of the inventory being vintage or older. The name “Splurge” was chosen intentionally to reflect the joy of discovering something you didn’t know you needed. “I wanted customers to feel as if they came in and found a timeless treasure they just had to have.”
In just three months, Splurge has hosted several community events, including a floral arranging class, Summerville Orchestra gatherings, and its popular monthly “Sip and Splurge,” which will run every Saturday through June.
There are also outdoor Vintage Market Days, which highlight local artisans.
Located in the heart of downtown, Splurge is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.
“We really take being a part of the Summerville community seriously. We want to know our customers and build friendships that are deeper than just your casual trip to a store. The greatest thing you can do to support our small business is visit the store, tell your friends, and share us on social media,” O’Shields said. AM
