Articles
Another Way to Shop at Village Craftsmen
Filled with the fine-quality American handcrafts of more than 150 artists, Village Craftsmen is an Ocracoke Island tradition. Over the last 51 years the gallery has garnered a loyal following of customers who come to collect the new works of their favorite artists as well as to see the creations of the up-and-coming... Read More
A Casual Yet Cultured Aesthetic
Yes, it is possible to feel both cozy-comfy and cosmopolitan-chic at the same time, and Nest, a Manteo shop focusing on the finer things in life, is the place to discover this delightful juxtaposition.
Inspired by passions for fashion, travel and the Danish philosophy of hygge, Nest owner Nancy Seitz stocks her store... Read More
Rich History and Great Style at The Cotton Gin
It is a rare and special thing to have deep family roots on the Outer Banks. Though a bustling vacation destination today, these beloved barrier islands used to be a hidden gem, sparsely populated with year-round residents. The generational ties and history of the Wright family, longtime owners of The Cotton Gin, are... Read More
An Ocracoke Bucket List
We all know what a bucket list is, right? As we learned in the movie of the same name starring Jack Nicholson, a bucket list is all the things you hope to do before you kick the proverbial bucket.
The whole idea is to do things you’ve never done, have new adventures and make time for recreation and things you enjoy.... Read More
Property Management Reimagined
As you drive down south over the Basnight Bridge away from the northern beaches, if you pay close enough attention, you’ll notice a shift. The beach cottages spread out, the pastel paint jobs of Millionaire Mile fade into the backdrop, the dunes widen, the roads narrow, the sea oats grow tall. This is Hatteras Island... Read More