Posts Tagged ‘Holidays’

Black Friday PJ Shopping Party in Historic Fernandina Beach

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Williams House guests in PJ's depart for shopping

 
Black Friday is famous for its shopping opportunities and great bargains.  It’s no different in historic Fernandina Beach except……. you have to wear pajamas to get store discounts from local merchants.  There is also a contest for best dressed patron weraing pajamas as well as admiring stares from fellow shoppers and on-lookers.  We had one couple staying at the Williams House that got into the program and donned their best pj’s and headed for downtown.  Other guests felt they brought the wrong set of pj’s for such an excursion and just headed out to see the event in action.  It was fun for all and based on packages shopping was also in full gear.  We took a stroll and captured some of the more interesting and artsy efforts, many of whom will no doubt be in the running for “best dressed”.  It is a fun event and a great way to recover from the overeating on Thanksgiving with a healthy walk.

Photography in pj's

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mr and Mrs santa on scooter

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ready for bargains

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And you wear this for sleeping?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Unique sleepwear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Crowds seeking bargains at Twisted Sisters store

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Twins or just friends?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Christmas tradition for salvation army

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

More contenders for best dressed

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How does that work on a pillow?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Family pjing together

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Live music

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A warm day for pj wearers

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree

Thanksgiving Tea and Carriage Rides at Amelia Island Williams House

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Tea set for Williams House guests

 
This Thanksgiving holiday we provided an afternoon tea and carriage rides for guests of the Williams House as well as an evening dinner at a local restaurant.  Deborah prepared tasty finger foods served with hot tea, iced tea, punch and several nice dessert options.  Either before or after tea, guests could ride with Amelia Island Carriages for a tour of several historic homes and learn about the rich history of Amelia Island.  We try to change our packages each year and this is the first time we have had carriage rides on Thanksgiving.  Served from 2-4 pm the Tea was the perfect bridge between our full and delicious breakfast and the 6 pm timing for the main Thanksgiving meal.  As the official taste tester at the Williams House, Byron sampled all the offerings and deemed them satisfyingly tasty!  Meanwhile, Cinnamon enjoyed a long afternoon nap on the porch and multiple visits from guests willing to provide love and petting.  Seems he has little evidence to judge holidays as being  different from his usual day at the Inn.

Fireplace and Christmas decorations add to ambiance of Tea

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Deborah describes food choices to guests

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Guests prepare to enjoy carriage ride

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cinnamon relaxes

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Checking out the carriage

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Amelia Island Christmas at the Williams House

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Williams House entry hall beckons

I spent some time taking pictures of this years Christmas decorations at the Williams House as they do change from year to year.  Deborah is a stickler for detail and it shows in the common area decorations as well as all the individual rooms.  Byron concentrates on the outside and again we keep adjusting since doing it the same every year seems a little boring.  We are looking forward to our three day Christmas special with horse-drawn carriage rides and heavy hors d’oeuvres on christmas eve and chef Deborah’s buffet dinner on Christmas day.  I’ve attached a few recent pictures to provide a flavor of how the Williams House will appear to arriving guests.  We enjoy the warmth and atmosphere this 1856 home provides and try to imagine what it was like to celebrate Christmas here in the 1800′s. I’m not sure those early owners would have decorated to this extent, but certainly the charm and feel of this home and historic town are an enjoyable experience for today.  We still have two rooms left for Christmas…so come on down and join us!

williams House parlor

williams house parlor tree

 

williams house dining room

 

dining room snow village

 

flamingo tree in princess amelia room

 

williams house top porch tree

 

blue tree - egmont indigo room

 

williams house Christmas front view

 

hearthstone cottage Christmas view

Decorated for Christmas

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Williams House decorated for Christmas

Williams House decorated for Christmas

This time of year the Williams House comes alive with decorations both inside and out in recognition of the Christmas season.  Beginning in early November we decorate all rooms in the house including each guest room with special touches for the season.  Virtually every room has some type of Christmas tree, some larger than others.  Knicknacks of the Christmas season adorn mantels, dressers and tables in every corner of the Inn.  The outside lights welcome guests in the evening and warm decorations, trees and fireplaces make them feel at home inside. (more…)

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