HOMES
New England Classic Idea House Special Section
We found a stunning site on the coast of New England, a development company dedicated to preservation, and one of the country’s most talented interior designers. Then we brought them together with a common goal: Build a home that inspires us. Wow, did they succeed!

New England Classic Virtual Tour
360° views inside our 2006 Idea House at your fingertips.

Tide Watch
We found a California rental with steamship style and commanding water views.

Cabin Style
Dramatic architecture and minimal accessories are the keys to this rustic design.

Cabin Fever
With a passion for architecture, folk art, and cedar, one Chicago couple created a classic Great Lakes retreat.

Catch the Cabin Fever
Satisfy your inner pioneer with these log home resouces.

A Bead on Style
Nothing says "coastal cottage" like old-fashioned beaded board.

TRAVEL
Maui's Pot O'Gold
On the island of rainbows, historic Lahaina offers a treasure trove of diversity—and fun.

Snapshots of Lahaina

Duck Tales
Comb the beaches—or the varied shops—in this village on the Outer Banks.

High Cotton
Cotton House, Mustique's only full-service hotel, strikes just the right note of relaxed elegance. Languor rules in this low-key haven.

LIVING
Connie Mason
This songwriter, historian, and pirate wannabe shares her passion for North Carolina's unique coast.

Juicy Fruit
Ruby-red berries provide one Oregon couple with a rich life by the sea.

Coastal Living Shell Guide
ID your beachcombing finds with our pictorial guide to North American shells.

So You Want to Live in ... Sag Harbor
Residents of this New York village cherish its maritime past and close-knit community.

FOOD
Use Your Noodle
Serve this dish immediately for a zesty entrée, or chill for a refreshing salad.

Dining on Course
In St. Thomas' turquoise waters, friends drop anchor for sumptous eats.

Cranberry Capers: Nutritional Info and Recipes with Year-round Appeal
These plump, red berries aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore.

The Lure of Cod
Gold may have drawn the Spaniards to the New World, but cod brought the English and spurred the growth of the country. Cod was our ubiquitous resource—lower a net into the Atlantic and it came up overflowing.

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