Category: Coastal

  • Introducing: Bay Breeze Retreat

    Of the many things Johnnie Nobling and I have ventured into together this year, one of the things I’m most proud of is putting our name a piece of dirt together with a water view. 🏝🏖🌊😎 (As many of y’all know, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Beaufort are our relaxing…

  • The “Soon-to-be-Famous” Cinnamon Bun at The Banks Grill Deserves All the Fame

    The Banks Grill in Morehead City, NC, is a hidden breakfast and lunch gem that we stumbled upon thanks to Yelp.

  • Summer Favorites: Sun Bum Sunscreen

    Don’t burn – “trust the Bum”. I love Sun Bum’s sun protections products. Here’s why.

  • Salt Water Views

    Raleigh, be warned. As much as I miss you, a girl could really get used to waking up near the water. The views on my last few days of runs and walks in Antibes have been too good not to share. These pictures are from the beachfront in Antibes, Fort…

  • Royal Wedding?

    Move over, William and Kate – this weekend is all about Drew and Brianne! Another love of my life is marrying the love of her life this weekend and I’m so excited to be making my way to Ocean Isle Beach in just a few short hours (after a Friday…

  • Brewgrass in Wilmington

    From those local beer guys at Big Boss Brewing… here’s a must-attend in Wilmington for anyone making their way to the beach this weekend (or those of you lucky enough to live there)! *WILMINGTON BREWGRASS FESTIVAL*When: Saturday, 2-8 p.m.Where: Water & Princess Streets, WilmingtonAdmission: $35.00Info: http://www.DBAwilmington.org So this is gonna…

  • If You’re Near Wilmington…

    …your manfriends (and maybe even some of your girlfriends) will thank you for sharing this event with them! From The Boss’ Planner: *LIGHTHOUSE BEER FESTIVAL WILMINGTON* When– Saturday, 1 p.m.Where– Hugh MacRae Park, WilmingtonAdmission– $25 advance / $35 Door This is Wilmington’s beer festival and it’s happening this weekend! We’ll…

  • Calling All Fishermen & Fisherwomen!

    I say fisherwomen explicitly because I know quite a few of my female readers kick butt and take names when it comes to fishing. Please consider entering or volunteering with this event to benefit the NC Coastal Land Trust!Championship to Benefit NC Coastal Land Trust! Calling all fishermen and women!…

  • Congrats and More…

    First things first, I have to say congratulations to Allison Davis, owner of Sandfoot Photography (I highly, HIGHLY recommend her beautiful work), on her engagement this weekend in quite a fabulous fashion!! Her darling fiancé surprised her with a backstage proposal at the Brad Paisley meet-n-greet in Charlotte… HOW COOL!…

  • Beaufort Water Festival – Part 2

    I KNEW there had to be a better website for the Beaufort Water Festival and lo and behold, I’ve found it:53rd Annual Beaufort Water Festival Who in the heck is the previously referenced “Virtual Marketing Concepts” – the company claiming development of the previously referenced site – who built a…