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.
Discover Hidden Art Treasures
March 29, 2013
The Outer Banks has a remarkably active arts community, and the evidence is everywhere. There are th...
Day Trip to Pea Island
Less than an hour’s drive from Duck, Pea Island is a reminder of what the Outer Banks was before t...
History of the Outer Banks and the First Flight!
March 19, 2013
Planning a vacation in the Outer Banks? If your ideal vacation involves soaking up some rich history...
Must do activities on the Outer Banks!
Gearing up to stay in one of beautiful OBX Vacation Rentals? As relaxing as that sounds, you probabl...
Ceremony Rituals Create Special Memories
March 16, 2013
Adding a unique ritual to your Outer Banks beach wedding ceremony is the ideal way to create a memor...
Planning a day trip to Hatteras
March 8, 2013
While staying at your Outer Banks vacation rental home, relax into our laid-back island lifestyle by...
Ready, Set … March!
At Carolina Designs Realty, the first signs of spring mean our vacation rental season has officially...
Outer Banks Whale Watch
February 13, 2013
It’s not every day that whales pass this close to the Outer Banks. These are the big guys, too--hu...
Creative Outer Banks Weddings
Have you considered making your Outer Banks destination wedding more unique? Meet designer Marga...
Mid-Currituck Bridge Update
February 1, 2013
I had the opportunity to attend a recent NCDOT presentation on the Outer Banks. According to Divis...
Outer Banks X Factor
January 31, 2013
Recently I was having lunch in Raleigh with my oldest son, Andy, who is a freshman at NC State Unive...
Outer Banks Winter Beauty
January 23, 2013
Winter has slowly arrived on the Outer Banks, bringing with it a peaceful and stark beauty. Live oak...