The scents of the islands

Sea glass.  It's not something everyone knows about.  In fact, I have educated many a visitor to our little island... read more

These beautiful designs by Isabelle Picard will be auctioned off to benefit the Women's Coalition of St. Croix. If you've been... read more

Last year, my friend, Joyia and I started something a conversation in a yoga class about wanting to do something... read more

This is my friend, Danielle.  Danielle is not a professional model (although she's cute enough to be one) but I... read more

The Wanderlust collection has been several years in the making--hurricanes, pandemics can throw a monkey wrench into planning and execution. ... read more

When I started Island Contessa, I wanted to make it a successful business-no question about that.  I had spent most... read more

Are these women beautiful or what?  You wouldn't know it by looking at them but not one is a professional... read more

I can't lie.  I live on a beautiful island and at every opportunity, I jump at the chance to take... read more

A lot has been written lately about how we are losing an element of style and grace in our culture... read more

This is me.  It's me a couple of years ago when I had first started Island Contessa.  This is what... read more