The scents of the islands

Recently, I heard someone say to a young adult as they were leaving, 'make good choices' and it got me... read more

I'm not going to lie.  This isn't a great picture.  It's fuzzy. I'm too far away and its hard to... read more

I love this picture of my beautiful friend, Diana.  She looks so elegant and cool in her Island Contessa wear read more

I know, I know.  Island Contessa is a lifestyle brand so why am I talking about puppy love?  Well you... read more

You haven't heard from me in a while and I'm sorry for that.  It's not that I haven't wanted to... read more

Like everyone else I have some significant dates in my life--birthday, wedding anniversary, college graduation--you get the picture.  And I... read more

The Gwyneth I'm one of those people that really deplores Christmas music in stores before Thanksgiving (let alone Halloween).  And yet,... read more

This. This picture right here is perfection to me.  A beautiful woman (who happens to be my friend) wearing my... read more

Holiday shopping.  It really can be overwhelming, crazy, difficult, frustrating and EXPENSIVE!!  We're here to help.  Starting now through December... read more

So when I began building Island Contessa, I was told that my fashions were beautiful, the designs unique and people... read more