HOMES
Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! Special Section
On the Intracoastal Waterway, minutes from the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores, our 2007 Idea Cottage offers location, style, and plenty of inspiration. Virtual Tour

Video: Builder John Freeman talks about several innovative new products used in the idea cottage.

A Touch of Glass
Sea glass products bring the beauty of the ocean into your home.

At Home in Hawaii
An interior designer returns home to Oahu and gives her classic bungalow a fresh dash of Hawaiian style.

Lessons in Design
Hawaiian decor doesn’t mean kitsch. We asked Honolulu-based interior designer Marion Philpotts of Philpotts & Associates how she creates sophisticated Hawaiian interiors and how you can bring aloha style into your home.

Immersed in the Past
Nothing much changes on Sandy Neck, and that's why the Hill family loves it. Slide show

Sea Mist Cottage
This bayside rental gives "on the water" new meaning.

Dry Storage
Protect your possessions with these simple tips.

TRAVEL
Top 10 Staff Favorites
Here’s the scoop on our personal travel secrets.

A Two-wheel Island Adventure
Pedal your way to the unexpected treasures of Nantucket. Slide show

Nantucket: Beyond Biking
Pedal your way to the unexpected treasures of Nantucket.

Calming Camano
Get away from it all on this Puget Sound Island.

10 Secluded Coastal Hikes
Shore to shore, here are great spots for hitting the trail and seeing the coast.

Where the Wild Things Grow
Head for California's Mendocino Coast to celebrate the bounty of wild mushrooms nurtured by forest and fog.

LIVING
A Million Little Pieces
Sea glass retains a timeless allure for collectors.

Art on the Docks
A self-taught painter captures coastal scenes from South Carolina to the Bahamas. Slideshow

So You Want to Live in... Avalon
Residents find small-town life and a sense of permanent vacation on California's Santa Catalina Island.

FOOD
Seared Halibut with Yellow-Pepper Sauce
Serve it alongside spicy beans and fresh avocado for a winning meal.

Surf & Turf
Give the old-fashioned pairing another try with our updated recipes.

What's for Dinner?
Beef up your dinner menus with recipes that are anything but basic.

Mushroom Majesty
Give the royal treatment to seafood—and your palate—with these delicious recipes.

Video: Watch the competition at the 2007 Great American Seafood Cook-off and get the three winning homestyle recipes.

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