Across the South, porch ceilings have been painted variations of a pale blue. This tradition of the porch ceiling being painted blue came from the Gullah who lived in Georgia and South Carolina. You can now find “haint blue” porch ceilings through the Northeastern States in addition to the many Southern homes with this quaint […]
We sat down with local interior designer Tiffany Hinton of Lola Interiors to learn how to style the perfect porch experience. Here’s what she had to say… Tiffany Hinton of Lola Interiors on “What Makes The Perfect Outdoor Living Space” “It’s easy to put outdoor living spaces at the end of your design budget. But […]
Crane Island : Savour life from the porch, sunrise to sunset. We didn’t have to spend much time dreaming or thinking what kind of community we envisioned Crane Island to be. In fact, being on Amelia Island was enough inspiration for the whole team to see that porch life was a vital part of making […]
The Backyard – Amelia & Fernandina Beach Meet the Island Makers: Pickett Construction Our “Meet the Island Makers” blog series profiles the world-class team of architects, builders, and other influential players on the Crane Island team., Led by Fernandina Beach native Steve Pickett, Pickett Construction is a local, family-oriented commercial construction and custom […]
