The Front Porch

For the Love of Summer...

For the Love of Summer...
Maybe it's the crab feasts or low country boils, or the quiet swing of the glider, or reading with no time limit, or biking the beach neighborhoods at eight o'clock in the evening, but there is something about summer that enchants and is magical - a space where time stands still, yet gently carries us into the next season. Continue reading

Southern Coastal Style: It's Not What You Think

Southern Coastal Style: It's Not What You Think
From preppy to Palm Beach, coastal fun with country overtones, southern style is varied - but rich with heritage, color and sass! Continue reading

Choosing the Right Outdoor Fabrics & Furnishings

Choosing the Right Outdoor Fabrics & Furnishings
Sometimes choosing your color palette or design style is easy - but outfitting your outdoor space goes deeper than a pretty face! Get the skinny on the best outdoor fabrics and resources, as well as top designer tips for outdoor living with Bleu Bee Designs' Brittany Zimmerman - right here on the front porch! Cover photo: Frontgate. Continue reading

Southerners, Drink More Lemonade!

Southerners, Drink More Lemonade!

If you live in the south, love iced tea, dark leafy greens, white corn grits, and pecans - you'll want to find out how lemons might keep you from a very common disease that is prevalent in the American south.

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Magnolia Blue: Celebrating the American Coastal South

Magnolia Blue: Celebrating the American Coastal South
Magnolia Blue is an homage to life in the American coastal south. From the inland shorelines to the beaches of the Gulf and Atlantic, Magnolia Blue is a window on southern life – not only its most cherished traditions and pastimes, but also a look toward its organic evolution of new cuisines, diverse influences, classic taste and modern trends. Continue reading