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The Gwyneth I'm one of those people that really deplores Christmas music in stores before Thanksgiving (let alone Halloween). And yet, here we are in the beginning of October and I am seeing Christmas decorations sprouting up everywhere on my little rock. Some of it is a function of practicality. We...
One in four. That's an important number. If you are a woman and you have three female friends, at least one of you, odds are, will be a victim of domestic violence. That's a staggering number in 2016. Women have come so far in so many ways--education, employment, money and...
I'm not going to lie. This isn't a great picture. It's fuzzy. I'm too far away and its hard to really see too many details but the large electrical outlet in the floor. That said, this is an important picture. Why, you ask? Well this is me coming back to...
So here I am in Kansas, having a wonderful time with family and friends. September in Kansas is different then September in St. Croix. For starters it is starting to get cooler in the days and nights (note the sweater). But when we were out to the dinner with friends...
Don't get me wrong. I love Oprah. If she called tomorrow and said she wanted Island Contessa in her magazine, I'd say 'yes' before she finished her sentence. But here's the problem. I've been perusing her magazine for some time. She is obviously a very spiritual woman and someone who...
Traveling to the mainland, can, at times, be stressful. If you haven't been back in a while; it takes some time to adjust. Airports can be noisy and drafty and crowded and cold. When you come from a small island, you forget that sometimes, people aren't as friendly as where...
Let's be honest. Even royalty needs to get off of their little Caribbean rock every once in a while. So, the Mr. and I are traveling back to Kansas City (where we're from originally) for some fun, family and friends. When I travel, its a given, I get asked what...
One of the unique things about being an entrepreneur is that you can literally build something from scratch with---an idea, perseverance, endless optimism and, let's be honest, money. Island Contessa came from an idea I had while splitting my time between New York City and, my now home, St. Croix. ...
I can't lie. When I designed this top, I knew it would be a hit. Women love the way it flows around your body. AND it's popular with a wide age demographic--unusual for any piece of clothing. Some wear it as a dress and others pair it with our fabulous...
