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Leah & Rachel

I just don't want to look back and think, "I could've eaten that."

Leah is the consummate foodie and mother of 3, who moved to North Carolina in 2019. Ask her where to eat and she will point you in the right direction. She's also our resident Social Media expert.

Rachel has been photographing the Topsail, NC area for a decade; and while she's not a professional videographer, she's probably most known for the videos she posted during Hurricane Florence on social media. Writing about her experience with real estate photography brought her to creating this Topsail blog - with a desire to help new residents learn more about living in a rural, coastal environment.

About the Photos:
Photographer: Tiffany Rudy
Doughnuts: Fractured Prune, Surf City
Coffee: Coffee Haven, Sneads Ferry Learn More

Favorite Topsail Photos

We love to look back on pictures of Topsail, they remind us how fun life at the beach is!
It is obvious to us who live here why so many photographers find inspiration at Topsail Island. The gorgeous expanse of sand and the awesomeness of the ocean make for an excellent backdrop.
Sunrises, dunes, docks, piers, pelicans, surfing; there are a million moments on Topsail that create wonder. And that’s why we love learning about photography: To better capture those precious memories.

Home Sweet Home | 2022-08-23

3 Tips for Making Your Community Building Safe and Welcoming

Having a shared space in communities that members can use is an essential piece of cultivating a happy, safe community. While there are many different reasons that a person or business might find ... READ the POST

RCI+Topsail | 2022-04-22

Board & Brush Creative Studio

Bringing Folks Together, One Board at a Time A week doesn’t go by where I do not see a friend of mine posting a pic with one of their newest, wooden creations from Board & Brush with a big ... READ the POST

Home Sweet Home | 2022-04-19

Should You Hire Hiring Professional Cleaners Before Listing Your Home?

Selling a home is a long and stressful experience—there’s so much to do before you can even list it on the market. And if you’re also juggling the process of house-hunting for your next home, it’s ... READ the POST

Get to Know Your Neighbor | 2022-03-09

High Tide Organizing

As soon as I stepped into Rachel's house a month ago, I could feel she was in good hands. Her entire living room was filled with items she was getting rid of, and she told me I could take ... READ the POST

Ferry Food Finds | 2022-02-11

Flavor First at Fat Burgers

We Tried (Almost) Everything on Chef James’s NEW Menu at Fat BurgerS Leah Norman So, it goes a little something like this: first, I got to meet the new owner and chef of Fat Burgers Sports Bar ... READ the POST

Activities | 2022-02-09

Topsul Battle Ball is Born

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting up with Olivia Morris and her daughter Jara at local cult fav, Sundial Coffee and Tea. It wasn’t my first time meeting either one of them though: I’ve ... READ the POST