Coastal Living Beach House Happy: The Joy of Living by the Water

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"This beautiful book is my new happy place. Dive in!" - Jonathan Adler Beach people are not only "house proud," but they are irrevocably "house happy." With a unique attachment to their homes, coastal dwellers and their homes exude a certain warmth and beauty found nowhere else. Beach House Happy reveals six routes to the happiness found in beach houses, exposing how the walls and windows, doors and floors, decor and architecture combine to create an atmosphere in which we can breathe easier and be our best selves.

Antonia van der Meer is the editor in chief of Coastal Living and the author of over a dozen books. Van der Meer appears frequently on national television, from Good Morning America and CBS Early Show to The Today Show and The Insider. She is also frequently quoted in publications including The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.

"A lively design trip through many parts of the world - and one that you will be very happy to be on."--India Hicks, designer and entrepreneur "Optimism abounds in this fresh look at seaside decor."--Trina Turk, designer "Whether you live near the water or not, Beach House Happy is full of inspiration. And it does just what the title says: it makes you happy!"--Nathan Turner, interior designer and lifestyle expert "For those who live on the coast, vacation on the shore, or simply love the ocean, Beach House Happy is sure to inspire with its sunny take on seaside serenity."--Southern Seasons