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.
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...
Five Interesting Outer Banks Facts
January 3, 2013
It’s hard to imagine, especially during summer months when thousands of people turn our beach town...
Should You Hire a Wedding Planner?
November 28, 2012
Whether to hire a wedding planner is best determined by the number of guests you expect and how invo...
Hurricane Sandy Becoming Outer Banks Memory
Gone, but certainly not forgotten, Hurricane Sandy left its mark on the Outer Banks. Fortunately, ...
Outer Banks Galleries, The Perfect Day Trip
November 14, 2012
The creative community on the Outer Banks is one of the most dynamic, inventive and frankly wonderfu...