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Meet Our In-House Artist: Barbara Hearne

Posted by Lisa Mann · September 19, 2019

Barbara's resin art is something truly special…bits and pieces, shells, and whatnots all rearranged into beautiful designs and objects to admire. An old frame or window now becomes a canvas that we gaze upon rather than gazing through. Something new is now contained in something old, displaying handiwork where before none existed.

SAVE OUR SEA TURTLES | Beach Treasures in Duck Supports the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.)

You Can Help Save Our Sea Turtles

Posted by Lisa Mann · August 22, 2019

Beach Treasures in Duck has been honored to be one of the selected retailers who sell N.E.S.T.'s signature gear -- adult ball caps, both short- and long-sleeve tees, and even a snuggly hoodie. And now...that gear is available online! When you purchase one of these items (whether you're shopping with us in Duck or online) 100% of your shopping dollars goes directly to this beloved Outer Banks non-profit working hard to protect and preserve the sea turtle population on the OBX.

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What's in a Name?

Posted by Lisa Mann · July 25, 2019

The Town of Duck is one of the most popular resort destinations on the east coast. You hear it referred to as a “sound to sea community” thanks to the seemingly endless variety of recreational activities and events, great dining, and it goes without saying – shopping – all nestled in along a narrow strip of barrier island where there’s a guaranteed view of the sunrise and sunset each and every day.

Kim Hobson Richardson: Lets The Sunshine In

Posted by Lisa Mann · July 11, 2019

After twenty-five years, Kim Hobson Richardson creates from an idyllic artist’s studio overlooking the sound. Imagine waking up each day surrounded by 360 degrees’ worth of inspiration. Over the years, Kim's talent for working with stained glass broadened to include window picture art – with creations made from glass that’s been cut or chopped…enhancing something that’s calling to be repurposed or creating something altogether new.

Does the sea set you free? Mermazing Mermaid Art

Posted by Lisa Mann · May 30, 2019

Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures all across the globe. And I have a hunch, that if I were to ask the next ten shoppers who stop to admire one of our many pieces of mermaid art, a collectible, or an item of jewelry…I would get ten varied interpretations or in the very least, ten varied stories. Imaginative ones at that!

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