HOMES
Inspiration Point Slideshow
Lively color palettes and accessories make these work spaces seem less business and more pleasure.

Something Old, Something New Slideshow
This summer home's inspired blend of cottage style and contemporary flair puts a welcome twist on tradition.

Cozy Retreats Slideshow
Get inspired by small rooms that are big on charm.

Shabby Chic Slideshow
A gallery of our favorite shabby chic rooms

Freshen Up!
Welcome spring into your home with these 15 simple tricks.

Turning over a New Leaf
When she moved to coastal Canada, this English transplant learned a completely new kind of gardening. 10 no-fail coastal flowering plants (.pdf)

Designing Woman
A securities lawyer turned stay-at-home mom took charge of renovating her family's home near Long Island Sound.

Mermaid Cottage
With water views and a lively town just steps away, this Martha's Vineyard rental is a true haven.

12 Energy-Saving Tips
Whether you take on a major renovation project or simply change a wasteful habit, every bit counts.

Home Energy 101
From reading an electricity meter to paying a fee to offset your home's emissions, we've got the info you need to make sustainable energy choices.

TRAVEL
Quiet On the Set
Hollywood stars may film their flicks in Wilmington, but locals keep it laid-back.

Wilmington's Welcoming Beaches
Cape Fear is clearly a misnomer. Check out these welcoming seaside retreats.

Nature Rules
The jaw-dropping scenery on Hawaii's Garden Isle invites exploration.

Star-struck Kauai
Filmmakers from Robert Alton to Steven Spielberg have immortalized the Hawaiian isle on celluloid.

Kauai's Call of the Wild Slideshow
Leave the touristy beach behind to see a whole new side of Hawaii.

Top 10 Artists Colonies
Share the creative spirit—and find a great memento—in these coastal havens.

LIVING
So You Want to Live on the Coast Special Section
Where can you buy a home for $150,000? $1 million-plus? We have 16 appealing and surprising options to consider.

Right on Your Money
Found your dream home? Congratulations! Just one note of caution: Don't sign anything before answering these questions.

In Their Footsteps
Five generations of a close-knit family have come home to Florida's historic American Beach.

Historic American Beach Slideshow
Since 1935, tiny American Beach has weathered hurricanes, segregation, economic downturns, and developers to provide a vacation haven for many African-American families.

Spring Style Slideshow
Check out our favorite sea-inspired items.

FOOD
New England by the Spoon
Three classic shellfish dishes define coastal indulgence.

New England Cookbooks

Salmon Burger
Put a novel twist on the predictable burger and fries.

Fare Game Slideshow
Shake up your next dinner party with a few fun food games.

Afternoons at Rocky Bay
Roasting oysters beside Case Inlet has become a Lind family ritual.

Video Recipe
Food editor Julia Rutland demonstrates an award-winning oyster recipe at the North Carolina Oyster Festival.

Steamed North Carolina Oysters in White Wine-Shallot Liquer

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