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It's market time again and WILLIAMSBURG is launching a variety of new products at the High Point Market, October 17-22, in North Carolina. At this market buyers will see bold graphics in rugs, strong architectural accents in decorative accessories, and an understated elegance in lighting. Many of our licensed manufacturers, including Capel, Global Views, Sedgefield by Adams , Oriental Accent, Michaelian Home, and Nichols & Stone, will have new WILLIAMSBURG offerings for this market!
“We are thrilled by the variety of new introductions at High Point this season,” says Jim Easton, vice president of products for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. “Our licensees continue to seek inspiration in our rich archives, and the launches next week will showcase the breadth of our resources.”
As outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, Capel has expanded WILLIAMSBURG’s indoor/outdoor rug collection with the introduction of four new designs in many new colors, and a new wool rug builds upon a strong indoor collection. Inspired by bed coverings and other textiles, Capel’s new rugs boast classic designs providing easy updates for any room of the house.
Nothing says traditional with a twist more than Global Views’ furniture and accent introductions which are reminiscent of the architecture and furniture found in Williamsburg during the 18th century. Global Views creates an unexpected connection to Williamsburg with the introduction of a media cabinet inspired by a blanket chest. Accent pieces showcase the Georgian and rococo styles that are classically reflective of the 18th century.
Sedgefield by Adams adds four new lamps to the WILLIAMSBURG collection. From porcelain antiques and elegant balusters to Eastern influences of chintz and resist fabrics, Sedgefield’s new products offer a variety of looks fit for any home.
In keeping with the theme of bringing the outdoors-in, Oriental Accent will unveil a new collection of lamps and accessories that feature butterflies and apple blossoms. These pieces make a graceful, elegant addition to classic and contemporary interiors alike.
Michaelian Home launched a collection of new botanical pillows and a rug, while Nichols & Stone celebrates a new showroom location and the growth of their WILLIAMSBURG collection.
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Byers’ Choice Caroler fans were invited to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area Sept. 25-27 when the Byers family convened in Williamsburg for special events, autographed carolers, and a delicious taste of 18th-century history. The theme of the weekend was "Chocolate, Coffee, and Hospitality" in anticipation of the opening of the Charlton Coffee House in November. Activities included Caroler signings by Joyce Byers, a wine and cheese reception at our WILLIAMSBURG at Home store with an appearance by Patrick Henry as well as discounted "old friend Carolers" for sale.
Jeff Byers, vice president of marketing for Byers’ Choice, said, “We’re very excited to come back to Williamsburg and experience the history of this wonderful city with hundreds of Byers’ Choice fans. My family always welcomes the opportunity to meet our customers and hear their caroler stories.”
Byers’ Choice, known for its one-of-a-kind, handcrafted caroler figures, offered Williamsburg visitors a variety of exciting events including the chance to have their favorite carolers signed by Joyce Byers on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30-10:30 a.m., following a light breakfast reception at the Visitor Center.
At noon on Saturday, guests were treated to a special luncheon and chocolate tasting at the Williamsburg Lodge. The menu for the event was developed by Williamsburg Lodge executive chef Rhys Lewis and also will feature a demonstration by Historic Foodways journeyman Jim Gay on the delicious art of 18th-century chocolate making.
On Sunday morning at WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations, caroler fans witnessed the unveiling of the newest holiday figures designed for the WILLIAMSBURG catalog and had the opportunity to have carolers signed by Joyce Byers. In addition, I was on hand at Celebrations to share some fun and easy holiday decorating ideas. It was certainly an energetic crowd!!
Two exclusive colonial carolers have been designed as a special keepsake for event attendees. These pieces (“Colonial Woman Drinking Chocolate” and “Colonial Man with Flowers”) were available to be reserved in advance or purchased at www.byerschoice.com and were picked up during the Williamsburg weekend.
The event drew over 350 guests and was a natural tie-in as The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation plans to open the reconstructed Richard Charlton’s 18th-century coffeehouse in November. The reconstruction of the building has been generously funded by the Mars family, and extensive research has been conducted to re-create chocolatiering during colonial times.
Byers’ Choice, creator of the famous Caroler figurines and one of our esteemed licensed manufacturers, is one of the largest producers of Christmas decorations in the United States. Each caroler is handmade in the company’s Bucks County, Pa., facility, which is also home to a Christmas museum and gift emporium. Visitors are welcome to tour the factory and enjoy the miniature Christmas village and life-size Dickensian London street scene.
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