COAST &
COTTAGE
Sam Smith | Editor & Creative Director
Underwritten by PixelFix
A Mosaic of Simple. Artful. Living.
Coast & Cottage Life is an on-line magazine, specifically geared to “simple. artful. living.” Born out of our founders’ love of food, drink, and exploring new places; it’s part magazine, part travel blog, part journal, part idea and inspriation guide… It’s whatever we want it to be. Instagram.
Communities in Context. Celebrating the people, places, and brands that make them unique. Have your site designed, or re-designed by PixelFix Films.

Glamping Yosemite
Vivian Maier | Greatest Street Photographer of the 20th Century.
Though Maier led a quiet, almost invisible personal life, she was constantly observing the world through the lens of her Rolleiflex camera. She took more than 150,000 photographs over the course of five decades, focusing on street life, architecture, children, self-portraits, and poignant moments of everyday urban existence, mostly in New York and Chicago.
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.
ideas & inspiration. people we like. clients we love. places we know.

The Point of the Adirondacks
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
“City By The Sea”
Lat. 41.486164722 | Long. -71.30749877
Newport County
~ SAILING EDITION ~
Todd Smith, Editor’s brother [circa mid 90s]. Smith Family’s Former Property, 519 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
Newport may be best known for its stunning Gilded Age mansions that were once home to famous families like the Vanderbilts, Kennedys, and Astors, but open waters, near-constant breezes, centuries of nautical history, a hotbed of international racing (America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race), and a scenic and accessible waterfront — you can’t deny that Newport, Rhode Island is the sailing capital of the world.
The Lodge on Lake Lure
A North Carolina Weekend Getaway…
Ellie’s Earth
Asia | 2025
