Amy's Crystal Coast Blog, Coastal North Carolina Real Estate

Bug Spray and an IPhone! My family and I love hiking and camping in Eastern Carolina!  Back when my husband and I worked for the National Parks, camping to us was backpacking with everything you needed.  A small tent, sleeping bag, water filter, and a little food! Now adays, we are so exhausted f...

   “How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward”    - Spanish Proverb –  The photo above was taken this morning, at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast where you can enjoy doing "nothing" or spend the day on the golf course, playing tennis, lounging by the pool, or visiting with ...

The Container Garden I am by no means, a gardener.  I love plants and flowers, but I have been cursed with a black thumb.  Typically, I can look at a flower or plant and it will DIE!  By telling you this, I must knock on wood, because I love my little container garden.  Every spring, Tanner and I...

The Silent Sound! Last night, we had a dozen children (under the age of 11 years) at Saint Francis by the Sea.  We were to plan our summer activities, enjoy some pizza & ice cream, walk the labyrinth, and then we all decided to walk the trail to the situm at Bogue Sound.   As we approached the si...

Vote for Sea Dreams on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina! Just in case you didn't know, There was a photo contest going on in the rain these past couple of weeks.  I submitted a photo, and have made it to the top nine!  I've never considered myself a photographer, but love taking pictures of th...

Pine Knoll Shores - Tree City, USA Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Tree City USA Presentation in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.  Not only was it a special moment for the town, it was an absolutely gorgeous day!  Brian Swanson of the Forestry Division, presented the Town...

Farewell to a Good, Little Fish! My parents have spent the last several days in Paris.  A place they love and visit almost every year.  I was left with just a few measly responsibilities in their absence.  You know, run the office, take care of all their clients, present any offers that come in o...

Where the Dirt Road Leads, Is Up to You! I am a country girl, born and raised in Northern Alabama.  Now, I live in a beautiful, small waterfront community of Eastern North Carolina.  I have always found something very special about dirt roads, and have yet to find one that didn't lead to somethin...

Do Your Best! My seven year old signed up to be a cub scout a few months ago.  We were all a little concerned that it would interfere with Soccer, Tennis and all of Tanner's other activities.  My husband and I knew nothing about the Scouts, and we had no idea just what to expect.   Now, we are to...

The Faces of Carteret County - Meet Everett Thomas  In 2008, Carteret County was lucky to gain a new resident.  Everett Thomas, along with his wife Phyllis, have become a very important part of our community.  Everett is a part time priest at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal church in Bogue Banks...