Articles
Worth 1,000 Words: Life through the Lens
The renowned photographer David Alan Harvey, who lives on the Outer Banks by the way, is quoted as giving this photographic advice: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.”
When a photographer rises to that challenge, you immediately know it. The photograph is more than an assemblage of subject,... Read More
The Joy of Music Making
You may not expect to find a world-class music academy in a laid-back beach community like the Outer Banks, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Ascencion Music Academy in Kill Devil Hills. Lifelong musical teaching artists and performers Gordon Kreplin and Cathy Pescevich Kreplin have built a year-round, highly... Read More
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