Coastal Living

heart of the caribbean

I LIKE TO THINK THAT EVERY ISSUE of Coastal Living is special, but this one is more special than most. A few months after hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated Puerto Rico and many islands in the Caribbean, we were so inspired by their stories of renewal and recovery that we decided to dedicate a whole issue to the region. We wanted to go beyond the hotels, resorts, and infinity pools and try to capture the soul of the place—and perhaps uncover a few secrets. From Anguilla to Tortola, St. Barts to St. John, these communities have come together and clawed their way back, in some cases making their islands even more beautiful than before. Plenty of work remains, but if you do your homework (and we did), there’s also never…

meet stella

THE DAY STELLA flew into Puerto Rico from a breeder in Philadelphia at 8 weeks old, owners Alex Muñoz and José Enrique Pedreira knew the first place they would take their goldendoodle puppy. “She arrived at 2 a.m. We brought her home for a quick nap, and then we went straight to the beach,” says Muñoz. Naturally, Stella has been an ocean-loving dog ever since—chasing her orange ball along the shore, riding on the couple’s boat, and swimming in the sea between their paddleboards. Muñoz says that she tries to keep Stella clean and dry on quick beach visits, but “after two seconds, she’s already in the water.” In June 2017, Muñoz and Pedreira moved into a new home in Guaynabo and welcomed their first baby, but hurricanes Irma and Maria…

gifts that give back

Do you have a favorite picture of your dog at the beach to share? Send a photo to beachdogs@coastalliving.com and tell us in 100 words or less why you think he or she deserves to be featured. STELLA: ALEX MUÑOZ; PRODUCTS: AUSTIN RICHARDSON FOR STEPHEN DEVRIES…

caribbean chic

Your essential guide to packing for paradise PAGE 14 FOR CHEN BURKETT, designing clothes was a tall order—literally. Struggling to find stores that carried pieces to suit her statuesque frame, she began making her own. Now, her eponymous line brings her tropical style to people all over the world. HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A DESIGNER? “When I first made clothing, it was pretty much out of need. I never really studied fashion. When I moved to New York, I wanted to be an attorney. All the men in my family are attorneys, so I thought, ‘That seems to be the way to go.’” SO HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR OWN FASHION LINE? “In 2010, I made a skirt and posted a photo of it on Facebook. All my friends…

what’s making a spalash

DISCOVER THE SOUTH’S PREMIER COMMUNITY Reynolds Living magazine provides you with a glimpse of the unique year-round vacation lifestyle at Reynolds Lake Oconee. This one-year free subscription of this biannual magazine gives you feature stories and spectacular imagery about the people, places and events that make up this world-class community. ReynoldsLakeOconee.com/magazine CABELA’S CARNIVORE 1HP GRINDER Cabela’s carnivore commercial-grade grinder. Powered by a 1hp motor, it grinds all the delicious meats you love with precision and ease. It even comes with a cool-tek gel ice pak so your meat binds and sticks less. And for 500 bucks, you can fill your freezer without emptying your wallet. basspro.com | cabelas.com THE NEW MINDFULNESS Uncover more joys of mindful living in this new Special Edition from TIME. With tips on mastering self-care, slowing the aging process, fine-tuning your meditation practice…

beachy keen

DINNERWARE Juliska Rustic Rope Natural Chargers, $42 each; juliska.com Blue Pheasant Gia Dinner Plates in White Bamboo, $30 each; irwinribera.com Ancap La DoubleJ Housewives Mosaico Dessert Plates, $130 for two; ladoublej.com GLASSWARE Amanda Lindroth Seagrass Wrapped Juice Cups in Natural, $14 each; amandalindroth.com Mosser Glass Addison Goblets in Rose, $17.60 each; 866/439-1827 FLATWARE Blue Pheasant Julieta Flatware in Brushed Silver, $120 for a five-piece setting; irwinribera.com LINENS Schumacher Chevron Ikat Fabric in Blue (tablecloth), pricing available upon request; fschumacher.com Heather Taylor Home Terra Napkins, $82 for four; heathertaylorhome.com NAPKIN RINGS Olde Stage Design Patina Copper Napkin Rings, $90 for six; oldestagedesign.com SERVINGWARE Amanda Lindroth Honeycomb Buffet, from $60; amandalindroth.com FLOORING Moroccan Mosaic & Tile House Kotoubia 8" by 8" Cement Tiles, $181 for 12; overstock.com The iron peacock garden chairs (from chairish.com) are vintage. STEPHEN DEVRIES/STYLING BY RACHAEL BURROW; INSET: CAROLINE SØLVER…