December 2011/January 2012

Celebrate by the Sea! Find bright ideas to make your home sparkle this holiday season. Plus, thirty-four perfect gifts for beach lovers, exclusive travel deals, and the cutest mini appetizers ever in the December 2011/January 2012 issue of Coastal Living.

December 2011 Online Features

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    Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

    Whether you’re snowed in or staying by the shore this Christmas, you can create the perfect holiday home with a few of our favorite (and super simple!) tips and tricks.

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  • Features

    Balancing Act

    Modern needn’t mean cold. This Florida beach house whispers relaxed, contemporary charm.

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  • Coastal Havens

    Exotic Beauty

    A SoCal design duo creates an Indonesia-inspired refuge for a well-traveled Manhattan Beach family.

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    Inviting Florida Homes

    Grab inspiration from these stylish Florida homes, from bold color palettes to sea-inspired textures.

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  • Coastal Travel

    Top 10 Holiday Celebrations

    From boat parades to a holiday train, these coastal attractions celebrate the spirit of the season.

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    Festive Holiday Drinks

    From spritzers to cider, we have 20 holiday-inspired drinks to get your party buzzing or keep you warm on a chilly night.

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  • Craft a Gingerbread Lighthouse

    This lighthouse is our coastal take on the traditional gingerbread house. The recipe and directions are straight from our test kitchen.

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  • Features

    Sugar & Spice

    The gingerbread man was just the beginning of the story. Catch the next chapter with our tasty seasonal recipes.

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    10 Gifts Under $20

    We found stocking stuffers and hostess gifts that won’t bust your budget for the beach-lover in your life.

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  • Coastal Gift Guide

    Give the Gift of Peace

    We've rounded up the most stylish finds for the coastal home.

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    15 Favorite Gift Wraps

    Whether it’s penguins or polka dots, these pretty wrapping papers will add a beachy touch to your holiday present.

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  • Leave Your Pup In Safe Hands

    While you savor the sun and sand, treat Fido to a friendly pro pet sitter through Pet Sitters International. Click to find out more.

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