Over the years, I have discovered that being the holiday “hostess with the mostest” is not about having the perfect home, the most delicious meals, and the most inspired holiday decor. The best hosts are the ones who are relaxed, welcoming and seem to be enjoying themselves. But I also know that putting things off…
Details2019 Outer Banks Hospital Gala: Sponsorship Opportunities The 14th Annual Outer Banks Hospital Development Council Gala is set for Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at the Duck Woods Country Club in Southern Shores, NC. This year’s theme is Escape to the Caribbean. The Outer Banks Hospital provides health and wellness options throughout the Outer Banks. With a wide…
DetailsIn October 2018 we slipped away for a trip to Italy to celebrate the marriage of our daughter Amanda Martin to Rocky Damico. It was the first time in 22 years of Sandmark Custom Homes that we took 2 weeks off, traveling to Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Rome, and Umbria, Italy. Mark and I headed…
DetailsHurricane Florence left a lot of devastation across North and South Carolina. This hurricane was different than other hurricanes in the past. The track of the storm was predicted to make landfall around Wilmington NC as a Category 4 storm and turn north up the coast into northeastern North Carolina and then on up into…
DetailsSandmark Custom Homes is pleased to spotlight local contractors in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This month we spotlight Beach House Flooring and Tile, LLC. Name: Anthony Collie Business: Beach House Flooring and Tile, LLC When did you start Beach House Flooring and Tile, LLC: After 28 years with Mill-End Carpet, it was time to…
DetailsWith the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85 percent of kitchen renovators turn to a professional for help in ensuring that their money is well spent. In many cases, that professional is a kitchen designer. A kitchen designer can take the sometimes overwhelming task of revamping a…
DetailsCheck out what’s happening on the Outer Banks this fall! Here is a list of meetings and events happening around the area. November 1st – 11th, 2018 The Independent Watermen Exhibit, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC November 1st, 2018 Spirits for Giving Bourbon Tasting, Rooster’s Southern Kitchen, Kill Devil Hills, NC November 2nd, 2018 First…
DetailsBookshelves, night stands, armoires, can’t you use your headboard for storage? You can save space by making your headboard double as a shelves, cabinets, or even a desk. Find out what a headboard can do in the article “These 7 Hardworking Headboards Double as Storage” by Amanda Pollard. Create more space to store your things.…
DetailsDo you use your bathtub a lot? Or maybe it just takes up too much space. Do your children need a tub? Find out whether you should keep yours in the article “Should you Keep your Tub” by Jennifer Ott. Change up your bathroom to work for you. Put up a bench in the shower…
DetailsThe weather is cooler it’s a great time to enjoy your outdoor spaces including your porch with the entire family. Find out how in the article “Friendly Front Porches: How to Create a Welcoming Vibe” by Anne Colby. Do something to make it a comforting and welcoming front porch. Rearrange your furniture, keep it clean,…
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