{"product_id":"waterfront-living-inspired-coastal-homes-small-town-lifestyles-hardcover","title":"Waterfront Living: Inspired Coastal Homes \u0026 Small Town Lifestyles - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErin Austen Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you've summered in Eastern coastal towns, visited cottages beside the Great Lakes, or dreamed of Pacific Ocean sunsets from your own porch, \u003ci\u003eWaterfront Living \u003c\/i\u003ereintroduces the practical and aspirational possibilities of waterside small towns across the U.S.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beloved waterside destinations can be a great place for those tired of fast paced living or seeking creative inspiration from nature to call home. This book introduces these locations with a stunning collection of photographs and testimonials from a diverse array of residents, who share tips on how to transition away from big city life, give back to the community, design personalized living spaces, and encourage artistic and social growth. Author and photographer Erin Austen Abbott profiles couples, individuals, and families celebrating their returns to waterfront hometowns or moves to former vacation destinations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaterfront Living\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the rivers and bayous from Arkansas to Oregon, spends time lakeside in the Midwest, traverses oceans, inlets, sounds, and bays on the East and West Coasts, and explores islands off the shores of Seattle and New York City. Tips and sidebars help readers consider the unique opportunities and implications of small town life near the water, from starting a dream business to navigating weather and resources. A thoughtful appendix groups dozens of small towns by state, charm, and speciality as well as highlights the best locations for crabbing, sailing, waterside biking, seafood dining, and more.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErin Austen Abbot spent her early adult life globe-trotting through major cities before making the decision to settle in a small town in Mississippi, where she is an active community member and advocates for the advancement of arts programming. Beyond her first book, \u003ci\u003eSmall Town Living \u003c\/i\u003e(2024), her writing and photography have been published in \u003ci\u003eEsquire, Bon Appetit, Design Sponge, Southern Living, First + Main\u003c\/i\u003e, and more, and she's been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, Anthology Magazine, Domino, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSage Living\u003c\/i\u003e by Anne Sage, among others. She has participated in galleries and has work in private collections throughout the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 9.34 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377610875187,"sku":"9798894141374","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/6qENolKqrF9798894141374.webp?v=1779325973","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/waterfront-living-inspired-coastal-homes-small-town-lifestyles-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}