Coastal Living--my water guru.
A review of Coastal Living Magazine, August 26, 2008
Submitted by: Susi from Saint James City, Fl

I live on a small island on the Gulf coast in Southwest Florida.  Coastal Living gives me a lot of decorating ideas as well as sources for coastal merchandise.  I also use the recipes for all the locally caught seafood.  Our island is abundant in Grouper, Snook, Redfish, Gulf shrimp, and locally raised clams and scallops.  The island is heavily populated with artists and eclectic galleries.  We're known as "The Creative Coast", so your magazine really compliments the atmosphere here.

Best Coastal Magazine
A review of Coastal Living Magazine, August 19, 2008
Submitted by: moni from Fayetteville, NC

Great articles for people who love the coast and it's lifestile. Love it!!!

One of my absolute favorites
A review of Coastal Living Magazine, December 22, 2007
Submitted by: patti from seattle, wa

Always interesting articles, good ideas on gift giving, beautiful layouts and photos. 

Love the photos
A review of Coastal Living Magazine, December 11, 2007
Submitted by: Susan from Lee's Summit, MO

The only major dislike I have of this magazine are the recipes.  I don't think they compare to other similar magazines like Southern Living.  They are not as appealing. I have a lake home myself and I'm always looking for new and creative ways to entertain weekend guests.

I do love the variety of coastal homes featured in the magazine and the lovely photos.  I would like to see more in the articles about how they decorated.  Also, more on flowers and plants would be nice.

I have taken the magazine for several years, but I am considering dropping because the magazine just doesn't have enough value and "meat" to it.  Typically, I tear out 5-10 pages from every Southern Living mag each month--I don't tear anything out of the Coastal Living mag--so that's my gauge of value.

Wish I could be there...
A review of Coastal Living Magazine, December 10, 2007
Submitted by: Ana from Orangeburg, NY

I ordered this magazine because I am originally from Miami, Florida now living in New York.  I enjoy reading about all coastal areas- from Maine to the Florida Keys to Washington and Californina.  The water always has a calming effect- even if it is just in pictures.  I also enjoy seeing the different ways to bring the coast inside the home.  It is one subscription I look forward to every month!