Sunset Homes Wins Anguilla Tourist Board’s 2009 Tourism Week “Room By Design” Contest!

Sunset Homes was pleased to participate in the first ever “Room By Design” Contest organized by the Anguilla Tourist Board as part of their Tourism Week of activities on Saturday November 28, 2009. The theme of the week was: The Anguilla Experience: Endurance and Opportunity in Challenging Times. The two properties must be commended for participating at a high calibre in this innovative event, the first of its kind in Anguilla.  It is anticipated that several more properties will come on board next year. Kudos go out to Erlene White and Jennifer Williams who were the creative designers representing Sunset Homes.

The “Room by Design” contest whereby properties were asked to present their ‘signature room design’ within the 30 minute time frame allotted for setting up.  The Anguilla Tourist Board invited teams of two employees from participating companies to participate in the Tourism Games segment of the activities. The aim was to foster a sense of comradeship among employees in the Tourism sector, as well as to add another dimension to the main Cultural Fair event. 

The Sunset Homes winning design concept was as follows:

This honeymoon suite embraces and celebrates the principles of green living.  The materials chosen for the décor pieces are sustainable and recyclable - the earth friendly woods, cottons, paper, glass, stone, coconut, volcanic ash, plants and flowers  exude the feeling of unity with nature – perfect for this intimate honeymoon suite.  Nature’s colours of greens, yellows and pastels against the backdrop of pure white, create intimacy soothe the soul for this most special occasion.

Ecotourism embraces the support of indigenous people’s and products and this suite proudly showcases the handicraft, artistry and literary treasures of Anguilla’s people. The hand sewn quilt lovingly stitched by Carol Richardson is a multifaceted textured and colourful reflection of various scraps of fabrics used by Anguilla’s dressmakers for wedding and bridal wear.  The beautiful water colour oleander painting showcases the remarkable artistic talent of Anguilla’s Michelle Owen-Vasilis as she renders one of Anguilla’s most popular flowers. 

No vacation suite would be complete without allowing the guests to experience Anguilla’s authentic heritage and culture through exquisite literary works such as “Bless Our Forebears” by respected historian Colville Petty and Claire Devener’s Anguilla Life.

This honeymoon suite arrests the five senses of the happy lovers.

Touch – from the softness of light cotton fabric to the natural feel of the coconut accessories, this suite incorporates a multi-textured concept aimed at overwhelming the sense of touch -  such an important element of a honeymoon experience.

Scent – The rustic scents of amber recalls memoirs of nature’s best.  Hand-made Emerald Spa volcanic soaps from neighbouring Montserrat along with Anguilla’s own healthy bath salts add to the delicate fragrance in the air.  Rose petals that dot the bed complete the sensory experience.

Sound – the cotton curtains dancing in the wind exudes the beautiful sound of Anguilla’s sweet tradewinds, complementing the sound  of waves crashing on the rocks below.

Taste – the classic honeymooner chocolate treats delight the senses.

Sight – the harmonious coming together of Anguilla’s natural treasures all embraced within an earth –friendly setting, delight the visual senses. The tranquil setting is interspersed with the wildness of nature as seen in the coconut display.

Sunset Homes is proud to present a slice of authentic Anguilla wrapped in an earth-friendly setting to our happy honeymooners.