DESIGNERS OF LIFESTYLE

Designing a lifestyle goes way beyond the home. To help you create Postcard Living, we must explore the whole package from location, neighborhood, and experiences in and outside the home. 

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

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When we think about designing a lifestyle, it always begins with a conversation. This doesn't mean we will put you through the wringer of 100 questions, but we need to know a few things. First, it is about exploring the experiences you enjoy the most, who may be with you, where your home is relative to all of this, and what this home should offer you and your loved ones at this point in your life... From there, we go to work! The first step is having a straightforward process, so keep on reading. 

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PROCESS

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We believe there should be a better way to navigate real estate options on Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach. Sometimes, we need a little nudge or help understanding what life is like here. Do you dream about living near or on the Beach? What about being moments away from a park or a trail? I want to live near Downtown, on a golf course, or I would like a boat in my backyard. These and many more questions create the lifestyle you are seeking. So we started Cabana Lane to help you search better and help you figure out all the pieces to build, remodel, or just enjoy your new home. 

You can blame John for this. He always wants to "begin with the end in mind" The only way to get there is to talk through what matters. We believe the home is the key to the experiences. Talking through a "day in the life" helps narrow the list of locations and neighborhoods. We always remember the financials, too, so there will be some healthy conversations about how we work within budgets and what if any, timing issues we need to know about.

Design is a big category. We understand this and tackle it from just about every angle. Are we building a new home on a homesite? Are we remodeling and trying to figure out where to begin? Our network of architects, interior designers, custom home builders, landscape professionals, and our merry band of tradesmen are ready to help you figure this out. We also source and install cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, furniture, and all the items that complete the home. Our goal is stress-free for you, and we have a good time doing it.  

The creation part is where it all comes together, where the rubber hits the road. We love this part, and in our twenty-plus years of doing real estate development, design, and brokerage, we have seen a lot across the many communities we have served throughout the US. The key is having a clear plan, an experienced team that can dive in, and persistently and diligently staying with it. We know the end result is worth it, and we only get to Postcard Living when we have a full collaboration between clients, ourselves, and our many partners whom we bring into the mix. It's fair to say about any project; we are the quarterbacks, the janitors, and the bartenders when needed. We do this because we love it and have the experience and team to make it happen. 

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"BIG C" = PEOPLE

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We use "Big C" to describe the Cabana Lane Cooperative. The power of the cooperative is not so much in the number of teams present but in the collaboration that happens when we all get together. We have been working with many of them for decades, and they are some of the very best in the industry. They fully understand and celebrate a Lowcountry & Coastal aesthetic as they have lived and worked at it for so long. 

Our co-op will continue to grow and evolve, and we are joined in our mission to provide the most thoughtful real estate solution possible.  

ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS

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ANNE PAPAS INTERIORS

BLAIR AUSTIN STUDIO

GORDON & JOHNSON INTERIORS

KATHRYN LOTT DESIGN

LOLA INTERIORS

JULIA HALL INTERIORS

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WENDI JAY DESIGN

CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

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PUTTING YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH

Everything we do is personal to your wishes and desires. From a design and process point of view, our community of design professionals allows us to create a truly custom experience. Still, we often find we can have a running start without starting from scratch. Time is too precious, and it also saves money and unnecessary stress. Below is our methodology for new construction; it has been field tested for the last ten years and completely works at every price point. We apply the same to interior design, remodeling, and landscape projects

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

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We know real estate is complex, with many options, price points, and people that can help or complicate situations. We understand this, which is why we exist, as we want to deliver on the promise of Postcard Living. To help you enjoy your home, surroundings, and connections with people and places.  

Below are some images that show a day in the life of our team, partners, and clients. The only thing that is missing is you!  

John and Dawn Hillman
Postcard Living - Southern Living Idea House
Real Estate market in Fernandina Beach