One of the reasons that I chose the name Island Contessa was because of a woman who had lived on our island who was an actual Countessa. I thought it was the perfect name because it reflected a good brand name and shown a light on the place I call...
I'm certain my webmaster is going to kill for this but I can't help it! I wanted you to see this now. This is one of the new Island Contessa pieces for the 2017/2018 resort collection. It is an amazing silk print tunic that feels comfortable and lush against your...
I'm a proud American who just happens to live on an island! It's a US territory but still, an island. Right now my husband and I are traveling in the states so, in addition to seeing family and friends, we're here for our country's birthday. I packed this lovely little gem,...
My husband and I try to get back to the states at least once a year for about a month to see friends and family. We house swap with this lovely couple that have family on our island and they're from our hometown (Kansas City) so it works out well...
I love this picture of my beautiful friend, Diana. She looks so elegant and cool in her Island Contessa wear https://islandcontessa.com/. But if you look closely, what you'll also see is her bare feet (the only way to go on the beach) and her minimal makeup. You see, we...
There are MANY wonderful things about living on an island but I confess one of my favorites is the lush smell of island flowers. My mother's favorite flower was the gardenia and how surprised (and pleased) was I to find out it was a common flower here in the tropics. ...
Normally, I use this blog to talk to you about the latest additions to the Island Contessa line or new places you can shop for our brand; but today I want to do something a bit different (although I certainly won't be mad if you buy something here! :)). Today...
Gardenias were my mother's favorite flower. I'm pretty confident that each of us (her daughters) had it in our wedding bouquets. It is a smell that reminds me of her but since my move to the island, it has also reminded me of the wonderful memories I'm making here. It...
It's that time of the year. I'm going to be having my on-island clearance sale but for those of you not lucky enough to live on St. Croix, you can get your Island Contessa fix HERE! See that lovely frock in the picture? The Rosaleen become one of those beautiful...
This white tunic (the Gwyneth) has consistently been one of my most popular items. We've tweaked here and there but for the most part, it has had the same general feel. When I create a piece, I am often inspired, as most designers are, by what is around them;...
