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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.

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.

Sea Turtles on the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Posted by Lisa Mann · June 13, 2019

One of the Earth's most ancient creatures, sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems…and it might just surprise you to learn that many make their home here on the Outer Banks. Next to Corolla’s Wild Horses, shoppers at Beach Treasures in Duck adore sea turtles!

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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