Coastal Living magazine May 2013

Learn how to transform your home with smart, simple ideas, get your skincare summer-ready with the top picks from our annual Beach Beauty Awards, and cool off with tasty milkshakes and other frozen treats.

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Weekend Makeovers

A few simple changes can yield big results. Our room-by-room guide features done-in-a-day makeovers you can easily tackle in a weekend.

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  • Coastal Home

    Morning GloryFrench

    Cozy up in the kitchen with our product picks and ideas for designing the perfect breakfast nook.

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  • Coastal Home

    Hidden Beauty

    See how two families turned their fixer-uppers into dazzling beach-ready homes.

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  • Features

    Spring Shower

    Event planner Tara Guérard throws a seaside baby shower on a boardwalk overlooking the South Carolina sand.

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  • Coastal Style

    Things Moms Love

    Show Mom some love on her special day by gifting her with one of our editors' must-have picks for Mother's Day.

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  • Summer Beauty Picks

    Slather, spritz, repeat! That's just what we did with a boatload of products before awarding these summer-worthy choices top marks.

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  • Coastal Style

    What's in your beach bag?

    The model and television star gives us a peek inside her beach bag.

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