Songs of Summer

Whether your days are filled with surfin’ safaris or itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikinis, it feels good to sing along to your favorite hot-weather tunes. We’re celebrating beach songs by selecting our all-time faves — and asking you to to help us choose the ultimate summer anthem. Listen to all of our picks below, and join us […]

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Showhouse Q&A: Suzanne Stern

Architectural designer Suzanne Stern of Our Town Plans discusses the design and historical inspiration behind Coastal Living‘s 2013 Showhouse on Daniel Island.

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3 Highlights from High Point Market

Trendsetters, design professionals and home enthusiasts gathered in High Point, North Carolina this past week for High Point Market.

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Showhouse Construction Update: Porches

Our 2013 Showhouse is beginning to resemble our dream home more and more with each passing day, especially since our recent installment of AZEK decking for our porches.

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Clean up the Coast!

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. Celebrate by participating in a beach cleanup this weekend. 

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Shop Newport, Rhode Island

Beautiful Bellevue Avenue in Newport is boutique heaven for fabulous gifts, quirky vintage finds, and even something special for your furry friends. Here are five of our favorite spots.

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Showhouse Q&A: Ginger Brewton

Charleston-based interior designer Ginger Brewton talks with us about designing in the Lowcountry and her source of inspiration for Coastal Living‘s 2013 Showhouse on Daniel Island.

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10 Ways to Extend Your Weekend (and a Free Playlist!)

Got a case of The Mondays? Us too. Extend your beach weekend with our ten tips for living the beach life every day of the week. 1. Start your day with a classic island smoothie. Mix 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 1 1/4 cups mixed tropical fruit, and 1/2 cup pineapple juice, and process until smooth. 2. Brighten your bath. […]

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Announcing our 2013 Showhouse on Daniel Island, South Carolina

Construction is underway on our next Showhouse! The home — situated on a riverbank on Daniel Island near Charleston, South Carolina — will be completed in June. This month, the windows and doors from Marvin Windows and Doors were installed. Marvin’s windows are built to withstand harsh coastal climates and weather conditions, making them ideal for hurricane season in South […]

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10 Steps to an Organized Closet

Remove everything. It’s the best way to get a clear view of what you have. Divide items into piles: keep, donate, toss. If you haven’t worn it in a year, pass it on. Visit locator.goodwill.org for nearby drop-off locations. Polish and shine. Take the time to give your closet a deep cleaning: Dust the shelves, wipe surfaces, and vacuum or […]

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