Jacksier, an editor and writer for design and living magazines, describes the interior characteristics of coastal cottages and showcases 13 dwellings, including cottages, bungalows, and a boathouse, through color photos by photographer Dan Mayers. She details their casual design approaches, color choices, and use of patterns, simple motifs, and sea themes and materials and vintage pieces, with descriptions by owners about their decorating choices. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)