If you grew up in the American south you may be familiar with these words. But if you didn’t here’s the scoop: haint blue is the color of paint applied to the ceiling of a front porch. Why? “Haint,” ...
Yahoo: Haint blue paint and Southern porches: Does it keep evil spirits away, and how did it start?
Haint blue paint and Southern porches: Does it keep evil spirits away, and how did it start?
Have you ever noticed that many porch ceilings are painted the same sky blue color in New Orleans? As pretty as they look, there's meaning behind it that dates back to Charleston, South Carolina in ...
A porch ceiling painted the wrong blue can shift a home’s entire personality, from welcoming to jarring, in a single afternoon. The wrong undertone or intensity does not just miss the charming haint ...
Seeking Alpha: Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces Haint Blue Color for Royal® Reversible Beadboard/V-Groove Profile
A serene blue inspired by Southern traditions blends timeless charm with long-lasting performance “Color has the power to tell a story, and Haint Blue is one that combines heritage with thoughtful ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces Haint Blue Color for Royal® Reversible Beadboard/V-Groove Profile
NOLA.com: Why are many New Orleans porch ceilings painted blue? The history spans back centuries.
Why are many New Orleans porch ceilings painted blue? The history spans back centuries.
Snopes.com: Do US Southerners Paint Porch Ceilings Blue to Ward Off Ghosts?
In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...