Porches and Southern homes often go hand in hand, particularly if the house is older. They are places to take naps, relax, ...

Ever wondered why some porch ceilings are painted blue? Learn the history, meanings, and modern reasons behind this charming Southern tradition.

Porch ceilings in the American South (and parts of the Northeast) are almost always painted blue — whether the rest of the home's exterior is white, yellow, pink or any other color of the rainbow.

If you’ve ever taken a stroll through Savannah or Charleston, you’ve no doubt admired the beautiful homes and their welcoming porches. And if you looked really closely, you may have noticed that many ...

Why is there a tradition of painting porches in the South haint blue? Learn all about this Southern tradition/superstition.

You can see evidence of this in the 2016 Southern Living Idea House, which opens Saturday just outside of Birmingham, Ala. Here, in a classic Southern cottage with a wrap-around porch, designers ...

Naomie Olindo Shares a Look at Her Chic & Perfectly Serene Porch The Southern Charm -er is showing off the details of her gorgeous new porch setup.

Haint blue's journey from Gullah folklore to Southern decor The tradition of haint blue on porch ceilings marries history, culture and style ...

Blue porch ceilings are a Southern tradition dating back 200 years or so, but how did it start, what is a haint and does it keep them away?

If you’ve ever taken a stroll through Savannah or Charleston, you’ve no doubt admired the beautiful homes and their welcoming porches. And if you looked really closely, you may have noticed that many ...