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OBX Prep At OBX Prep, we believe the most meaningful traditions begin with thoughtful details.

Inspired by the beauty of the coast and the joy of gathering, we create handcrafted collections designed to celebrate home, friendship, family, and the moments you'll tr

07/17/2026

Sure, you could spend another afternoon bouncing between the beach and the pool...

Or you could discover why locals love living here. 🌊

Our newest LocalOBX 10-Day Event Forecast is live, covering July 16–25 with the best of what's happening from Corolla to Ocracoke.

This week's highlights include:
🎨 OBX Wake & Take Get Sconed & Dye
📸 Christmas in July Minis with Santa by Rachel The Photog
🧶 Peaceful Makingworkshops
🛍️ Soundside Summer Market (Stop by Localobx.buzz while you're there)
🎶 Live music across the beach
🐬 Captain Johnny Dolphin Tours, walking tours, local shopping, rainy day ideas like Turf's Up OBX, and so much more.

This is just the highlight reel. The Local OBX Event Calendar is updated daily with hundreds of events happening all over the Outer Banks.

📖 Read the full forecast:https://www.localobx.com/blog/what-s-happen-n-on-the-outer-banks-july-16%E2%80%9325-2026

👇 Full LocalOBX Event Calendar in the comments.

07/17/2026

Good morning all and happy Market Minutes Monday! On this week's episode of the Market Minutes Podcast presented by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (Visit The Outer Banks) Chad sits down with one of our favorite makers, Merv Rubiano with Strategic Angler. Learn about Merv's past, how Merv went from Apple employee to the fishing lure industry on our Outer Banks, how to pronounce the word, 'Gyotaku', and how Merv found this wonderful Japanese artform and so much more. See the link below to find the podcast!
Market Minutes Podcast Link: www.youtube.com/
If you're looking to meet Merv and admire his creations, you're in luck. We'll be showcasing Strategic Angler in our upcoming Soundside Summer Market this Wednesday, July 15, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Swing on through to see Merv and our many other wonderful vendors & makers. You won't regret it!
Market Minutes Podcast Link: www.youtube.com/
Upcoming Market Date: Wednesday, July 15
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Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
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Where: Soundside Event Site - 6800 S Croatan Highway - Nags Head, NC
Market Minutes Podcast Presented by:
Visit The Outer Banks

Market Minutes Podcast Produced by:
Soundside Market
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Pretty paper makes everyday lists a little more enjoyable.Our newest Mahjong Notes Notepad is here!Designed with our exc...
07/13/2026

Pretty paper makes everyday lists a little more enjoyable.
Our newest Mahjong Notes Notepad is here!
Designed with our exclusive Mahjong floral pattern and handcrafted in our Outer Banks studio, this 5×7 notepad is perfect for grocery lists, reminders, hostess planning, or keeping track of all those little things life throws your way.
Because even the smallest moments deserve a little beauty.
✨ 50 premium lined pages
✨ Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
✨ Original OBX Prep artwork
✨ Coordinates with our Mahjong Capsule Collection
Pair it with our Mahjong jewelry, serving boards, or stationery to create a thoughtful gift for your favorite Mahjong friend.
Who else has a notepad in every room of the house? 💙

Summer isn't just a season... it's a feeling.It's porch swings and ocean breezes.Neighborhood parades and backyard gathe...
07/12/2026

Summer isn't just a season... it's a feeling.
It's porch swings and ocean breezes.
Neighborhood parades and backyard gatherings.
American flags dancing in the wind.
Long evenings that seem to last forever.
Our Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights Tea Towel was inspired by those simple moments that make summer along the coast so memorable.
Handcrafted in our Outer Banks studio and featuring original OBX Prep artwork, this soft kitchen towel adds a timeless touch of coastal Americana to your home all season long.
❤️ Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
🤍 Original OBX Prep artwork
💙 Machine washable
🌊 Perfect from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Here's to slow mornings, salty air, and another beautiful summer.

A little bit of the garden for your kitchen.Fresh from our studio, our newest Coastal Garden Tea Towels have arrived.Fea...
07/12/2026

A little bit of the garden for your kitchen.
Fresh from our studio, our newest Coastal Garden Tea Towels have arrived.
Featuring original OBX Prep artwork of blooming blue hydrangeas tucked into a charming striped garden bucket, each towel is individually handcrafted in our Outer Banks studio using a permanent sublimation process for a soft, lasting finish.
Whether hanging on your oven, wrapped around a loaf of homemade bread, or paired with one of our engraved serving boards, it's a simple way to bring a little coastal beauty into everyday life.
🌿 Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
💙 Original OBX Prep artwork
🌸 Machine washable
🎁 A thoughtful gift for gardeners, hostesses, and anyone who loves timeless coastal style.
Who else can never have too many beautiful kitchen towels? ✨

Gather. Play. Celebrate. ✨Some of the best conversations don't happen around a dining table...They happen around a Mahjo...
07/12/2026

Gather. Play. Celebrate. ✨
Some of the best conversations don't happen around a dining table...
They happen around a Mahjong table.
Between the laughter, the friendly competition, and "just one more game," traditions are created and friendships grow a little stronger.
That's the inspiration behind our newest Mahjong Social Club Serving Board.
Crafted from beautiful natural marble and acacia wood, each board is individually laser engraved in our Outer Banks studio with our original Mahjong Social Club artwork. Whether you're serving charcuterie before game night or displaying it in your kitchen between gatherings, it's a piece designed to be enjoyed for years to come.
✨ Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
✨ Premium marble & acacia wood
✨ Original OBX Prep artwork
✨ Individually laser engraved
✨ Designed for beautiful gatherings
Because every memorable game deserves an equally beautiful table.
Which would you serve first...
🧀 A charcuterie spread
🍓 Fresh fruit
🥐 Brunch pastries
🍪 Sweet treats for game night?
Tell us below! 💙

A little luxury for your favorite game night.There's something special about the quiet moments before the first tile is ...
07/11/2026

A little luxury for your favorite game night.
There's something special about the quiet moments before the first tile is drawn—the familiar click of the racks, the conversations that pick up right where they left off, and the friendships that make every game memorable.
Inspired by those moments, our newest Mahjong Tile Earrings are handcrafted in our Outer Banks studio from pearl ivory acrylic, delicately engraved with our original artwork, and hand paint-filled in classic navy before being finished with gold-plated sterling silver studs.
Elegant enough for brunch, game night, or every day in between.
✨ Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
✨ Original OBX Prep artwork
✨ Lightweight pearl ivory acrylic
✨ Hand paint-filled in navy
✨ Gold-plated sterling silver studs
Which design would you choose first? Hydrangea, Bow, Bamboo, Circles, Characters... or another favorite from the collection?

🀄✨ New in the Mahjong Capsule ✨🀄Some of the best memories aren't made on vacation—they're made around the Mahjong table....
07/11/2026

🀄✨ New in the Mahjong Capsule ✨🀄
Some of the best memories aren't made on vacation—they're made around the Mahjong table.
They're found in laughter that lasts a little too long, friendly competition, snacks shared between hands, and the friends who feel like family.
Our newest Mahjong Bar Necklaces were created to celebrate those moments.
Each necklace is laser engraved by hand in our Outer Banks studio and features our original Mahjong artwork on a polished stainless steel bar, available in both gold and silver.
And because it's an OBX Prep design... there's a tiny hidden Pomeranian tucked into the artwork. 🐾 A little signature detail waiting to be discovered.
✨ Mirror-polished stainless steel
✨ Gold or Silver
✨ Tarnish-resistant
✨ Handmade in the Outer Banks, NC
Tag your favorite Mahjong partner below—we all know someone who would absolutely love one of these. 💚


We will have these beauties, along with the rest of our New Mahjong capsule collection, with us on Wednesday at Soundside Market so come check it out and enjoy music, fun and many other vendors as well. Don't miss out, this capsule is for a limited time.

A little piece of the coast, made to wear every day.Our new engraved necklaces have arrived and each one is handcrafted ...
07/11/2026

A little piece of the coast, made to wear every day.
Our new engraved necklaces have arrived and each one is handcrafted right here in our Outer Banks studio.
From blooming hydrangeas and graceful oysters to historic lighthouses and our signature Lani cameo, every pendant begins as a polished gold-plated stainless steel necklace before being carefully laser engraved with original OBX Prep artwork.
These are the kind of pieces you reach for every morning—simple, meaningful, and designed to remind you of your favorite place by the water.
🌊 Handmade in the Outer Banks
✨ Gold-plated stainless steel
⚓ Tarnish-resistant & everyday wear
🎁 Beautiful for gifting or keeping
Which design would you choose first?

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