Articles
Small by Design
When you make a reservation with Carova Rentals, it won’t be though some call center or an unfeeling computer screen. Instead, you’ll likely speak directly with owner Karen Gregory. She’d prefer the chance to talk to each guest so that she can get to know them and their needs and help them choose which of the company’... Read More
Creating Your Nest
Nancy Seitz loves to travel, and when she does she loves to find new clothing, ladies accessories, home decor items and kitchen and dining accessories to bring home to customers at her “nest.” That was the inspiration for her shop in downtown Manteo, which feels less like a store and more like stepping into Nancy’s... Read More
Oceanfront Views and Award-Winning Food at The Beachside Bistro
We’re not mentioning any names, but there are a fair number of businesses on the Outer Banks that claim to offer oceanfront views that are really anything but. You might catch a glimmer of ocean in between towering sand dunes, or perhaps you can see it in the distance on the other side of a line of houses. Not so at... Read More
When Shopping Was Special: Recapturing Joy at The Cotton Gin
When was the last time a shop managed to surprise you? Modern shopping can be a joyless experience, with big box stores’ antiseptically neat rows of carefully labeled merchandise and blinding fluorescent lights.
But what if you don’t know exactly what you’re searching for? What if you want to let serendipity be your... Read More
Existing in Beauty
The Lovie’s experience is likely to be different from any other salon or spa you’ve been to. It’s a mixture of high-end talented women with a bohemian, laid-back vibe. It’s NYC-trained stylists who specialize in the natural-looking balayage technique. It’s airbrushed perfection makeup for your wedding day that,... Read More