Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2024: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg

Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2024: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg VA

If you’re searching for the Christmas spirit, look no further than this family’s home on Richmond Road. Heather and Thomas Boyce love that their property is in full view of drivers including holiday shoppers, and they go all out to spread the magic of the season with their spectacular light display. From twinkling trees to a lawn covered in glowing lights, their home is a true holiday delight. With countless inflatables, you’ll need to drive by more than once to take it all in! If it were up to Thomas, they’d decorate for Christmas in July too, but for now, we can all enjoy their festive masterpiece throughout November and December!

Voting took place online from December 8 to 16, 2024. The Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Map has been a cherished WilliamsburgFamilies.com holiday tradition for the past nine years. We’re thrilled to reintroduce the competitive contest part of Shimmer & Shine we haven’t run since—gasp—2019! Keep reading to enjoy this festive family’s quick 10-question Q&A….

1. How long does it usually take you to set up your holiday lights display?

About a month. Our aim is to have them going by November 1st for optimal cheer!

2. What inspired you to go all-out with holiday lights? Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked this tradition? 

We just want to spread Christmas cheer!!

3. How many years have you been decorating with more lights than the average home?

About 3 years. It’s really taken off since we moved to Williamsburg!

4.Who takes charge of the decorating process? Is it a family effort, or do you do it solo?

Thomas by far but we all try to help!

5. Do you have a theme or special inspiration behind this year’s display?

Just our own winter wonderland 

6. Are there any unique or standout decorations in your display that have a special story behind them that you want people to know?

No they are all equally special

7. What’s the reaction been like from your neighbors or the community?

Lots of love! Everyone knows the house with the decorations!!

8. Do you have any funny or memorable stories from past years while setting up or running your display?

Not yet!

9. Have you added any new features or special touches to your display this year?

We added the 12 foot Santa and several new inflatables. We also added About 5,000 fairy lights to last year’s set up.

10. What advice would you give to someone who’s thinking of starting a big holiday lights tradition of their own? (tips or tricks)

Utilize Amazon’s Christmas in July sales!!

11.  Will you be decorating next year?

Absolutely!! Next year will be EPIC!!!

See More about Shimmer & Shine here! Second Place winners Q&A are coming soon! Here is Q&A for 3rd Place winner