Is the Outer Banks a Real Place?
We never thought we would have to write this, but yes, the Outer Banks is a real place. For…
Outer Banks News And Views
Welcome to the Carolina Designs blog. Here you’ll find information about the Outer Banks, what’s going on, and what we hope are some entertaining posts, quizzes and articles.
Diamond Shoals, the Heart of the Graveyard of the Atlantic
Diamond Shoals—the name fills mariners with dread. With the advent of GPS, depth finding devices, and reliable weather forecasts,…
Why is the Sign by the Road – The Story Behind the Signs
We pass highway markers all the time, those footnotes to history that North Carolina has placed along the roads…
Best Burgers and Delis Summer 2021
It seems as though everyone does a best of list, and those lists serve an important purpose. Especially for…
Outer Banks Live Music, Smaller Venues
Live music and the bars and restaurants that feature the musicians come in all styles and sizes. There’s the…
Outer Banks Music Scene – Improved Outdoor Venues
The past year and a half that COVID had us adjusting our lives were pretty tough on the restaurant…
An Evening of Music in Duck
As cities go, the Village of Duck isn’t one. But one thing the village has going for it that…
A Ernest Mills Outer Banks Shipwreck
Terror on the High Seas The Atlantic Ocean off the shoreline of the Currituck Banks was calm on the…