HOMES
Vision in White
A Florida couple created a sparkling Miami beach house out of a neglected 1950's white elephant.

Getting White Right
Four things you should know about decorating with white.

Growing Together
At their home on SanFrancisco Bay, Kay and Jack Keohane's passion for gardening takes root. Garden Variety Slideshow

Take It Outside
Stylish outdoor fabrics breathe life into fresh-air spaces.

Work in Progress
All it took to transform this island home was attention to detail—and about 20 years of labor. Custom Creation Slideshow

Island Aerie
This rental on the Caribbean island of Carriacou promises tropical colors, sweet aromas, and breathtaking vistas.

Stack Your Deck
Ideal for barbecues and sunset watching, a well-made deck can also increase the value of your home. But before you swing a hammer (or hire a contractor), decide what materials will best meet your needs.

TRAVEL
Our Favorite Seafood Dives Special Section
Forget the frills and go for flavor. Grilled, broiled, fried, raw—however you like it, these places represent the highest standards in lowbrow dining.

Skirting the Shore
On an easygoing kayak tour along Maine's scenic central coast, you're never far from a comfortable bed or a satisfying meal.

A Coastal Gem, Unveiled
With the opening of this historic ranch land, the public gets a rare glimpse of an unspoiled stretch of California coastline. Land Lovers Slideshow

California's Coastal Parks
Find your slice of paradise on these public lands by the sea.

LIVING
So You Want to Live on ... Edisto Island
Residents here ditch rush hour and embrace island time.

Right on Your Money
The dollars and cents of living on Edisto Island, South Carolina

Fishtown Not for Sale
This snall hamlet on Lake Michigan fought to save itself—and won.

Dune Defense
Sand dunes offer inexpensive and efficient protection against rising tides and rolling waves. Here’s how to enhance and maintain them.

Full Circle
After more than 20 years as a clothing designer, Sigrid Olsen showcases another artistic talent at her harborside home. Artwork from Sigrid Olsen Slideshow

Lynton Thomas
On the Eastern Caribbean island of Barbuda, this gifted guide passionately shows off the land of his birth.

Shear Pleasure
Sheep reared on a remote Maine island yield the softest possible blankets.

Welcome Spring! Slideshow

FOOD
Wild About Seafood
With regulations in place etto protect this natural resource, Alaska produces healthy and sustainable choices.

Curry-mango Shrimp
Ginger, lime, and curry subtly enhance grilled shrimp.

Canal Fresco
When Pat and Don Herron arrive at their weekend getaway on Mustang Island, Texas, friends know great food is never far behind.

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