Eakin uses a variety of colors to create quite an assortment of attractive bird houses. Each house is topped with a license plate roof. Popular designs include college and university logos, pirate themes, beach scenes, and hobby designs.
However, the most popular roof is a custom designed "Ocracoke" plate.
If you are walking, biking, or driving down NC12 this summer, stop by and say hello. You might even find a birdhouse in just the right color combination for your yard or rec. room.
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This month's Ocracoke Newsletter is a photo gallery of past July 4th parade photos. You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news062113.htm.
We bought quite a few and were impressed by his business sense.
ReplyDeleteI think he needs to add the zip code somewhere on the house. I think a a t shirt with the zip code would sell and don't forget postcards--- send post cards from the island back home Occupy the OI post office today!!
ReplyDeleteAny chance of having one shipped?
ReplyDeleteThe birdhouses can be shipped. For information please email showard@quartermasterenterprises.com.
DeleteIs he going to be there the whole summer? Last year he was there when I arrived but gone when I went to look at his wares. I will not be there until Wednesday Aug 7. If he is going to be gone I will get Maggie to come and get one. Hope you and LouAnn are both feeling better. Thanks Melinda
ReplyDeleteMelinda, Eakin will be there only until August 3. Thanks for the good wishes! We are both improving.
DeleteI bought one from him Thursday!
ReplyDeleteNice post. Old license plates seem to make a durable and creative roof for birdhouses. Thanks for posting.
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