IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with Mandy Haynes

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with Mandy Haynes

The Patio Store

The Patio Store serves coastal Georgia and northeast Florida with a large selection of distinctive patio and pool furniture plus all the accessories you need to make the most of your outdoor space. New owners Bob and Sissy Blanchard are excited to continue The Patio Store tradition of providing exceptional customer care.

With brand names including Lloyd Flanders, Castelle Luxury, Frankford Shade, POLYWOOD, Ledge Lounger, Royal Teak, Breezesta, Tropitone, Windward Design, Oriflamme Fire Tables, Erwin and Sons Wicker, and Treasure Garden Umbrellas, there’s no place better to go for your outdoor needs. You’ll love their outdoor accessories like washable vinyl floor mats, rolling umbrella bases, outdoor rugs, melamine tableware, and much more, which add beauty and convenience to any patio or deck.

“We live in an area where we can be outside year-round, so we love working with our residential, commercial, and resort clients to help them make the most of their outdoor spaces,” says Becky Derrick, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. With a large inventory of top-notch products, competitive prices, and free delivery and set up, it’s no wonder people love to shop at The Patio Store. On their website, you’ll find five-star reviews from satisfied customers who can’t say enough about their great customer service. For more information, call (912) 729-1173, browse in-store, or visit www.thepatiostorega.com.

Hudson & Perry

Ashlie Rowland, owner of Hudson & Perry, moved as a child to Amelia Island with her family in 1989 because of a military reassignment. After college, Ashlie moved to New York City, but she always knew she’d come back here. When she returned seven years ago, she missed the boutiques from her old West Village neighborhood, so Ashlie decided to bring a bit of the big city to Fernandina Beach. In 2016, she opened Hudson & Perry, named after two cross streets near her West Village apartment, and combined her love for the south with her love for the north.

“Hudson & Perry offers unique, vintage-inspired home goods and gifts mixed with a touch of Southern charm. I love its eclectic flair that brings something a little different to the downtown area for tourists and locals alike. And I love meeting customers! People I have met in the shop have become good friends, including some who aren’t local but return every year because they say my shop is a ‘must-do’ on their trip!” says Ashlie.

I asked her what she loves most about the island. “Just one thing?! That’s tough, but it would have to be its smalltown charm, how everyone knows everyone here. Knowing that my daughters will be raised like myself and my husband (also a native) in a community that’s safe, friendly, and caring is priceless.” Hudson & Perry is located at 319 Centre Street. For more information, call (904) 844-2442 or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @hudsonandperry.