September 2006HOMES
Down By the Bay
New Orleanians Wendy and Boatner Reily like their summers the way they like their tea: cool.
Seaworthy Style
Get onboard with crisp and clean nautical looks.
Lone Star Surprise
Kathy Brooks crossed down-home Louisiana Camp with chic French style to create a timeless getaway that welcomes sandy feet.
Pier Review
The days are long gone when a few tool-savvy friends could help a do-it-yourselfer put in a wooden or metal pier. We’ve compiled a list of questions you can use when you sit down with a contractor to discuss adding a dock.
California Comeback
These hidden Laguna Beach gems are so private, many longtime residents never even knew they existed.
Bayside Cottage
The open layout of this classic coastal design suits an informal beach atmosphere and accommodates large family gatherings.
TRAVEL
Easing Into Nevis
Visitors resort to relaxation on a West Indian island that’s well off the beaten path.
Tropical Relaxation
West Indian charm, beautiful beaches and, laid-back hospitality await you in Nevis.
Exploring Castine
At the end of a bumpy road, you’ll find a historic Maine town that’s well worth the journey.
New England Classic
Explore more of Castine, Maine.
Manhattan High
Way above the waterfront, New York Shorewalkers discover the city beneath the spans.
Top 10 Staff Favorites
We reveal our prized getaways.
LIVING
Weekend Living Special Section
Time to refresh any space, gather your friends, or get out of town. Here are our ideas for spending this leisure time by the sea.
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Wake Up Your Wall
Take those vacation photos out of your digital camera. With custom framing or an online photo album, your beach images won’t stay trapped on your memory card.
Create a Keepsake
Everybody has them: buckets of seashells collected on vacation. This weekend, bring them out in a big way for a look that’s fresh and classic.
Fresh Fare, Two Ways
Linger over these recipes or take a few shortcuts. Either way, you’ll have a delicious meal to enjoy.
Catch A Plane
Grab a discount ticket or cash in some miles, and head to one of our favorite waterfront cities. San Francisco, Boston, and Tampa top our list for an unforgettable weekend.
Eight Essentials
Save or splurge on the necessities for weekends at the shore.
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Long Distance Affair
For the Wilcox family, building a bayside home in Washington while living in Hong Kong was as easy as point and click.
2006 "Capture the Coast" Photo Contest Winners
We’re celebrating five years of our photo contest with five unforgettable images of the coast.
2006 "Capture the Coast" Photo Contest Honorable Mentions
Beach Reads '06
Toss in these staff-recommended books when you're packing for the beach.
So You Want to Live in ... Port Angeles
Once a mill town, this still-gritty Washington city is accessible, appealing, and affordable.
FOOD
Season Finale
Celebrate the end of summer’s bounty with our quick-grilled menu.
Taking Churns
Ready for refreshing homemade ice cream? Get cranking.
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