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Your Outer Banks Experience

Posted by Lisa Mann · March 12, 2020

If you like to take a little something home with you as a reminder of your time on the Outer Banks, you are not alone. From the small to the sublime, Beach Treasures in Duck is filled with items that are perfect when you’re in the mood to reflect and reminisce about your Outer Banks experience.

Gifts Create Connection

Posted by Lisa Mann · February 13, 2020

Increasingly I keep hearing that people are seeking shared experiences more so than things. Admittedly, I seldom need any more stuff in my life either – but I do know that the desire to find something that creates connection or captures the essence of a place you love is still going strong!

Submerged in the Natural Wonders of Our World

Posted by Lisa Mann · August 08, 2019

With both an eye and love for his craft, Noah Snyder's pieces are the result of a process known as fractal wood burning…that when combined with acrylic paint, collide to create stunning art. Now, I know nothing of how to do such a thing but I can tell you that the pieces are as smooth as suede and the colors are vibrant and rich.

Seaside Surroundings and the Artist’s Eye: The Art of Jerry Taylor

Posted by Lisa Mann · June 27, 2019

Better than the postcard…and more permanent than a fleeting image on Instagram, a painted landscape has the special ability to reveal the connection between observer and surroundings. Because as we all know, adorning the wall or shelf with an artistic treasure keeps memories alive, long after the summer’s vacation has ended.

Natural Expressions | Outer Banks Artist, Diane Luke Barth

Posted by Lisa Mann · March 21, 2019

A step inside Beach Treasures in Duck provides another kind of opportunity to see the nature we cherish here on this fragile barrier island…but through the eyes of many of our local artisans. Diane Luke Barth, Kill Devil Hills resident and local artist, is beloved for how she expresses her passion for horses and nature such as the variety found on the Outer Banks. From eye to brush to canvas, Diane has a unique way of painting wildlife, sometimes combining horses with other nature-related subject matter.

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