Category: The Outer Banks
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...
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...
Set the Date and Obtain Your Wedding License
October 30, 2012
You’ve booked your Outer Banks rental home and now it’s time to get down to the business of plan...
Extraordinary Friendships
October 12, 2012
It’s exciting to discover loyal customers who’ve consistently rented from Carolina Designs Realt...
Outer Banks … Top Wedding Destination
October 10, 2012
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a major wedding destination, not only for many who have grown u...
Fall Festivals, Outer Banks Style
September 26, 2012
The fall weather is great, and music is on the horizon everywhere on the Outer Banks. Weekends hav...
Duck, North Carolina Sidewalks
July 25, 2012
The Town of Duck is in the news again—this time for receiving a $25,000 state grant to enhance our...
Fourth of July in Duck, NC
July 11, 2012
The Town of Duck Fourth of July Parade was a tremendous success. In its eighth year, the vibrant p...
A near perfect day at the beach
June 27, 2012
Today is possibly the nicest day we've seen this summer. In my opinion, it just doesn't get any bet...