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Sam Smith | Editor & Creative Director

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A Mosaic of Simple. Artful. Living.

Coast & Cottage Life is an on-line magazine, specifically geared to “simple. artful. living.”  Born out of our love of food, drink, adventure and exploring new places; it's part magazine, part travel blog, part journal, part idea and inspiration guide... In essence, it's whatever we want it to be. Instagram.

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Communities in cool context…  and celebrating the people, places, and brands that make them badass. 

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail®

The Blake Journal

Knitting & Fibre Arts

Sam Smith | A Tactile Meditation in Yarn

“The act of knitting is a meditation with yarn.” — Susan Lydon

Art & Style

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” — Rachel Zoe

Great Weekend Getaways…

Perfect for a quick escape, boutique hotels offer a stylish and intimate alternative to big-box stays. Whether tucked into a historic downtown or perched by the coast, these charming retreats combine personalized service, curated design, and a sense of place that makes your weekend feel like a true escape—without the long travel time. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, or small groups craving comfort with character.

The Corkscrew Journal

Its unique shape has made it a natural inspiration for artists, symbolizing creativity and the unpredictable twists of life. In folklore, its spirals are thought to represent the intricate paths of life or serve as a botanical reflection of life's complexities.

Bozeman & Big Sky

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The Epiphany of Coast & Cottage

“Well, it started on a simple morning beach walk. A kind of salt-licked morning—one of those oyster-shell dawns that makes the world feel gently rewound—that we found ourselves steeped in something curious: a longing not for escape, but for a return. Not to a place, exactly, but to a way of seeing.”

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Camping Cape Lookout

North Carolina

Simply…

Blake

A Journal, of Sorts.

Fort Fisher : 1998

Ellie’s Earth

Solo. Global. Circumnavigation.

Surfing Asia | 2025

Circumnavigating the globe solo with just a backpack is more than a physical journey—it’s a profound act of self-discovery.

Hoi An, Vietnam

Cool Cinematic “Reel” Estate Sites…

Click Photo to Take a Peek! Then Check Out Their Insane Websites. Or, see them at PixelFix Films.

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SAMANTHA SMITH | Managing Editor & Creative Director

Sam Smith is the Managing Creator of Random Ideas & Inspiration for Coast & Cottage Life. Her favorite ice cream is Mint, Chocolate Chip. If wine were an astrological sign she would be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She’s never met a taco she didn’t like…  After a shot of moderately expensive tequila, that is.

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