Archive for the ‘Williams House Happenings’ Category

Ten Year Anniversary of Magna’s Salon

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Current ride of Magna's owner Tom

 

Why a motorcycle as the lead picture for a blog on the 10th anniversary of a local salon?  With good reason, since the inspiration and name for the salon “Magna’s – A Full  Body Salon” came to Tom Hughes as he was riding his Honda Magna motorcycle in the days before opening (his current ride is pictured above).  The Latin meaning for magna is large, great , powerful or mighty and Tom felt it captured the concept he had in mind for his salon and spa.   Tom and his partner Stacye chose to match their decor with this theme and create a space that would appeal to both sexes.  Hence the decor includes light hardwood floors, recessed lighting,  earthtone colors,  Roman style columns and a mixture of both masculine and feminine decorating.   Tom and Stacye  recently celebrated their 10th anniversary on Amelia Island and held an open house for clients and friends.  We utilize Magna’s often for weddings and spa packages and Deborah has been the beneficiary of several of their relaxation packages on birthdays and anniversaries.  It was a nice evening with the opportunity to meet their staff, visit with other locals and see the full range of the spa and salon at one time.  Wine, beer and treats were available and enjoyed by all.  It’s great to see local businesses succeed and we appreciate having the services available to provide for guests of the Williams House.  Come to Amelia Island, stay at the Williams House and enjoy a trip to Magna’s!  Our congratulations to Tom and Stacye and our hope for many more successful years here on Amelia Island!

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Tom greets Deborah in front of Salon and Shrimp art

 

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Magna's waiting room/retail shop

 

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Front desk view of Magna's salon

 

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Guests enjoy Magna's hospitality

 

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Deborah enjoys snacks while Tom chats

 

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Relaxing space inside Magna's salon

Fun Scrapbooking Retreat at Williams House

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
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Conference room is set for start of scrapbooking retreat

The Williams House hosted its first Scrapbooking Retreat. Deborah’s  daughter, Jaime is a Consultant for Close To My Heart scrapbooking & stamping supplies and leads Scrapbooking workshops and shows in Virginia (jaime_llewellyn@yaoo.com).  Our meeting room located in the Carriage House is the perfect space. Each Scrapper gets their own table to set  out their supplies and tools which they can leave in place for the duration of the Retreat.  The cost of the retreat included some free “goodies” and lot of prizes were awarded throughout the weekend  for various projects completed. Jaime also offered classes during the retreat. There was lots of laughter and fun.  Close To My Heart has a complete range of tools, papers and stamps to make any scrapper happy and lots of projects were completed by the end of the weekend.  The male half of the family enjoyed some golf and dinners out with the scrappin’ ladies.  It was a great weekend and Jaime is already planning for the next retreat. Come join in and have a great scrappin’ time!

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Jaime, Elena, Kathy and Shannon are all to get scrappin'

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Close To My Heart has lots of supplies for great scrappin'

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Ladies enjoy making a recipe box from one of the CTMH kits

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Hard work scrappin' yields good results

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Picnic Lunch was provided each day for the scrappers

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Recipe boxes that each scrapper made were a big hit

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Deborah shows off her first photo pages made from a CTMH kit

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More great scrappin' results from retreat

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Ladies show how great scrappin' projects can be done

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Jaime provided great prizes at the retreat for completed projects

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Scrappin' ladies enjoy lunch in Williams House courtyard

Williams House Weddings Abound

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

A beautiful wedding cake

Paula and David cut their wedding cake

May of 2010 has set a record for wedding frequency at the Williams House with one just about every weekend and extends even into early June.  Paula and David were married on the front porch by Byron with guests on the front lawn. The reception was held in the court yard on a warm sunny day.  So far virtually no rain on Williams House weddings this year. 

Guests enjoy the reception

 

Bride and groom cut their cake

 

Feeding each other "nicely"

 

Our next couple, David and Kimberlee were also married on the front porch on another beautiful warm early June day.  Kimberlee utilized the horse drawn services of Boomer, the large white draft horse with the personality of a human.  Of course treats are required before performing for the wedding, but then it’s a great ride.  Guests enjoyed Deborah’s excellent food with cool drinks for a warm day.

Kimberlee steps into her carriage

 

Ready to go!

 

Reciting vows on the Williams House porch

 

Bride and groom in front of the Williams House

 

Family and friends join the proud couple

 

A beautiful wedding cake

 

Guests enjoy the reception

Williams House Hosts Bridal Shower and Tea

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Ladies enjoying Bridal luncheon

We love a good party at the Williams House and almost any occasion will do. This month in addition to three weddings, we have hosted a bridal luncheon and a Tea for 24!  The spring weather has been a bit cooler than normal but still welcome after this year’s cold winter.  It makes for great outdoor experiences in our beautiful courtyard beneath a 500 year old live oak tree. (more…)

First Annual Amelia Island Garden Show

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Garden Show welcomes visitors to Amelia Island

We are always looking forward to new and growing events on the Island and this weekend is the start of the Garden Show for the Island.  It is a Saturday/Sunday event held at central park and was very crowded as we visited this morning.  Cars are parked all along the streets and lots making it look like a typical Shrimp Festival day.  A large variety of vendors were on hand with quite a diversity of flowers, herbs, bushes and even small trees.  Food vendors were set up with some interesting choices, and live music appeared to be getting started as we left.  It appeared a lot of people need new plants after the chilly winter we have had, and we are among those getting some replacements.

We have  a weekly Saturday morning farmer’s market in downtown Fernandina Beach, and some of the same vendors were at the Garden Show, but also a lot of new ones.  We hope this becomes at least an annual event and grows in scope as vendors find willing customers for spring flowers.

Visitors survey the food booths

One booth had birds on display

Beautiful flowers abound

Brilliant colors catch your eye

 

Herbs of all types

 

Bonsai also were represented

 

A tent full of live butterflies was impressive

 

Lot's of booths = lot's of choices