shopping in duck, nc: urban cottage

I've often fantasized about owning a vacation home if only just to decorate it. Never mind all the hassles and expense involved or that our year-round home isn't exactly "decorated" either! For now we are serial renters of large generic homes that suit the needs of our group. On one afternoon of our recent stay in Duck, North Carolina, the womenfolk took a jaunt over to the shops of the little town.

Mixed in with souvenir and beachwear shops, we found Urban Cottage, a home furnishings store run by Amy Chrisler.

I'm always a sucker for appealing decor shops.

The cooling colors of sea glass evoke the beach without screaming.

I love these rug samples by Dash & Albert.

An interesting linoleum mosaic table top.

Beachy terrariums! There's no reason you can't bring a little beach home with you!