Coastal Cottage of Amelia: Award-Winning Home Decor & Design
When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
In 2016, life took a turn for Yvonne Fenn, a longtime Connecticut resident who worked as a global strategic consultant and part-time interior designer with her general contractor husband, Scott Fenn. The love of her life, best friend, and husband suddenly passed away from a pulmonary embolism, and her life was forever altered. Now gone from her life, she had to take a look at what the next steps would be for her. And she felt with her aging parents in Tampa, FL that, she should move closer to them.
Having been born in Jacksonville and having lived in various places around the globe and the United States, she thought it would be time to find her way back to Florida and settle on Amelia Island, as her family history dates back to the 1800s in Fernandina Beach.
In 2017, she arrived and began revamping the next phase of her life. She designed and built a custom home on the island, which made her feel closer to her husband, channeling their home design passion.
In 2019, she became the sole caregiver to her aging parents, who both have several health issues and dementia. When COVID subsided, Yvonne found herself in a position where her consulting work demands were pulling her back on the road to travel. Still, being the sole caregiver to her parents, this would prove to be an impossibility.
In 2022, she shifted gears and bought the assets of a failing business and began transforming it, and thus Coastal Cottage of Amelia was born. With her interior design passion and her husband’s spirit, she shifted the store to an interior design and home décor store for the surrounding area open to consumers and other interior designers alike.
Yvonne uses her business acumen coupled with her extensive design experience to turn customer homes into the sanctuary dream they desire. Her prolific travels to many
of the source areas for textiles, furniture, and accessories from around the globe fuel the unique items she can obtain for her customers.
In 2023, only one year after her ownership, Coastal Cottage of Amelia received 3 Best of Nassau County Awards as voted by the public by the News Leader local newspaper. This is an unparalleled achievement. Coastal Cottage of Amelia was awarded Best Interior Design, Best
Gift & Boutique and Best Place to Work. Additionally, the store received the Best of Florida Honorable Mention for Best Furniture store for the entire state of Florida.
The store and her story continue to evolve, so stop by and stay tuned for more to come.
Coming soon in 2024, Fenn & Co. US-made furniture line sources from High Point, NC
Award Winning
Home Decor | Interior Design Store | Furniture Store
Leadership
Meet the Owner
STEP INSIDE OUR WORLD: A GLIMPSE OF
COASTAL COTTAGE OF AMELIA
Discover what makes Coastal Cottage of Amelia unique by checking out our exclusive interview with Jeanette Gaskill, our design specialist, and Pamela Crouser, a local real estate expert. They share insights on our stunning home decor and top-notch interior design services, which cater to your unique needs and preferences. If you’re searching for inspiration or looking to upgrade your home, we invite you to visit us today and see for yourself all that we have to offer!
Reviews
Kay Ritchie
5 days ago
Yvonne, Jennifer, and all the ladies at Coastal Cottage were wonderful to work with. Yvonne, especially, went out of her way to ensure all the projects on our total house remodel were on schedule and completed correctly. We absolutely love everything she did to the house. We look forward to continuing to work with her through the next phase in our project.
Kathy Rudisiler
1 week ago
I had a great time in this shop while working with Yvonne and Jennifer. They both had great perspective in assisting me in my search for a custom chair for my husband. Their advise and expertise were extremely helpful and gave me some excellent choices. I will definitely use their services again and frequent their unique shop for gifts and decor. We are lucky to have this store in Fernandina.
Marie Lyons
3 weeks ago
Great service! Great products!
R. Marie Rizzo Fenn
3 months ago
I continue to be amazed by the lovely assembly of furniture, decorative items and gifts in this lovely store. The staff is always welcoming and helpful. The arrangement and freshness of items is always scintillating. Love this store.
Kathy Brown
3 months ago
Lots of great choices, helpful staff and very excited with my purchase!
Leili Thomas
3 months ago
We are so happy with our experience at Coastal Cottage of Amelia. Yvonne and her team provided such helpful design guidance to choose the right rug for our living room. And we received it quickly. It’s perfect! Thank you!
John-Frazier Strickland
4 months ago
We recently purchased a new Norwalk sofa from Coastal Cottage of Amelia, and we could not have had a better experience. The team was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. They took so much time with us, answered every question we had, and helped us feel confident in our decision without ever making us feel rushed or pressured.
Their knowledge, patience, and customer service made the whole process enjoyable, and the sofa is beautiful. We are so grateful for their help and would highly recommend Coastal Cottage of Amelia to anyone looking for quality furniture and a truly personal shopping experience. Five stars!
Their knowledge, patience, and customer service made the whole process enjoyable, and the sofa is beautiful. We are so grateful for their help and would highly recommend Coastal Cottage of Amelia to anyone looking for quality furniture and a truly personal shopping experience. Five stars!
Lisa Lukasek
4 months ago
We had a wonderful experience with the employees as Coastal Cottage. We loved the selection of fabrics, and Yvonne’s expertise was very much appreciated. Highly recommend!!
Fast forward a few months, and we are proud to say that we have the pleasure of continuing to work with Yvonne at Coastal Cottage for our home design needs. We really appreciate her dedication to her customers, and her prompt communication. Not only do we love her store, but her customer service is top notch!
Fast forward a few months, and we are proud to say that we have the pleasure of continuing to work with Yvonne at Coastal Cottage for our home design needs. We really appreciate her dedication to her customers, and her prompt communication. Not only do we love her store, but her customer service is top notch!
Cathy Holman
10 months ago
Snooty attitude. Nestled next to a struggling Staples in an older strip center being rehabbed. They have some beautiful things. The prices are more like I'm used to in Savannah. This isn't Savannah. One of the Staff approached me as I started taking pictures for this review and said pictures were not allowed as they had artist works and it could be considered patient infringement. I managed not to laugh in her face. I didn't bother to point out the policy was not posted. As I said, they have some cute stuff, but there are other places to get similar stuff for a much better price. Aisles were somewhat crowded and could be difficult for patrons with mobility issues. The air was very heavily scented which patrons with breathing issues may find challenging. #ada #access #holmansellhomes #rude #Christmas #sales #treatment #treasure #furniture #napkins #art #pillow #plates
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2 years ago
We used to shop here, but on our last trip in we noticed an offensive sign when you enter that states that you are not permitted to take photographs in the store. We frequently photograph furniture and home decor items to note sizes, colors etc. for consideration in our home. We won't be returning.
Jason Dobson
2 years ago
Wonderful experience. Great products, designs, and professionalism.
Gina
2 years ago
Thank you Yvonne for your time, expertise and design savvy - excellent experience. Loved your patience w/ my hubby and incorporating my/our personalities/lifestyle into the design. Your two/four week lead delivery times is also most welcomed. Well done and excited about enjoying our new/old comfy home. See you again for sure.
Arkadiusz Prus
2 years ago
The experience of shopping in this store was excellent. We have ordered a custom dining table and the owner took her time and explained all the details. We cannot wait for our table to be delivered and we recommend the Coastal Cottage of Amelia for all your furniture and interior design needs.
Deborah Forsberg
2 years ago
This is my go-to place for home decor! The quality is outstanding and they provide customizing to meet your specific needs!
Richard Wood
2 years ago
Coastal Cottage is a fantastic location if you are looking for that unique piece of furniture or gift for yourself or a friend or family member. They are super friendly and extremely helpful. We got this for our son because he loves legos and found this to be perfect for displaying them! If you are in Nassau County it is worth the stop to check them out…
Meika Hazard
2 years ago
This store is my favorite store on Amelia Island. Not only are their products exquisite and good quality. The customer service is exceptional. I’ve never had a bad experience. Do yourself a favor and make sure that you visit when you’re in town!
Rebecca G
2 years ago
Every time I come to visit my best friend we shop here. It is just so adorable and the variety of items they have is amazing! I love all the little small gifts from greeting cards to candles to glass pieces! The last time we went I got a gorgeous glass vase that was melted onto driftwood and it’s a stunning addition to my living room! Also bought this great cabinet for the top of my stairs. Works great as a linen cabinet for us! Pretty and functional!
Kate Denny
2 years ago
I needed a few pieces quickly for a bedroom, and I was out of town. I called Coastal Cottage of Amelia and they helped me pick the perfect tables and chair. They listened to what I needed and the style that I liked, texted me photos, made sure the design would look great with existing decor, and we are very excited about our purchase!