One of our family’s favorite outings, with or without house guests, is a trip to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village. Easy to locate, adjacent to the Hatteras ferry dock at the southern end of Highway 12, and recognizable by its distinctive architecture (yes, it is meant to look like the remains […]
On an Island populated with artists whose skills are reflected in colored pencil art, water colors, acrylics, photography, pottery and all media in between, it is a joy to see the art of mural painting showing up on buildings from Hatteras to Avon. This new twist on the art scene is the brain child of […]
It is now 15 years since Island master builder Archibald Morse raised our beloved Sand Box in Buxton. Archibald now lives and builds in Wilmington, but we treasure those 30 years of experience that building on Hatteras Island gave to Archibald and, by extension, to our modest project. As we look around, we are grateful […]
There is no doubt that the story of the day is the completion and opening of the new Bonner Bridge, now officially named the Marc Basnight Bridge, a 2.8 mile span over Oregon Inlet. The architecture is almost lyrical with its rising curves of concrete flowing above the waters of the Inlet, and the views […]
An echoing statement that I frequently hear when taking buyers out to look at property is, “I love this home’s layout and location, but it is so outdated. I’m not interested in tackling a project like this.” Sometimes a home’s décor is outdated, sometimes it is the kitchen and bathrooms that need a facelift, and […]
Nor’ westers, nor’easters, changing ties, low pressure systems and what my hunters are hoping to shoot the next day all dominate the ongoing conversations for 40 days and nights during the third leg of duck season. Duck hunting “On the Reef” is like none other. It’s simply world-class hunting, just steps away from our front […]
Community is defined as a unified body of individuals with common interests. That definition describes perfectly the support that was shown on Saturday, January 12th. A group of local islanders came together to plan an event in memory of their friend, Jeffrey Quidley. The common goal behind this event was to celebrate Jeffrey and raise […]
Whether you are currently a homeowner on Hatteras Island or are in the market to become one, you have probably asked yourself if remodeling the kitchen and/or bathrooms would be a good investment. If you own a home on Hatteras Island built more than 10-15 years ago, or are looking at homes built in that […]
November is often one of the most beautiful months on Hatteras Island. The hurricane season officially ends and the worst of the year’s storms are usually behind us. It is also a month associated with remembrance, never more so than this year, 2018, that marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, […]
Life on Hatteras Island is about more than natural beauty, active lifestyle and fresh seafood, though those amenities count for a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Jim and I have found that there is a generosity of spirit here that carries through everyday activities, and when adversity strikes this spirit is most needed and appreciated. […]
