The scents of the islands

The holidays are most certainly here.  We have spent much of 2016 introducing you to the Island Contessa line and... read more

Normally, I use this blog to talk to you about the latest additions to the Island Contessa line or new... read more

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

First, Happy New Year from my lovely home of St. Croix! If you haven't been to St. Croix lately, I highly... read more

We've had some buzz lately over our scarves and sarongs.  The Washington Post profiled our Island Beauty scarf and orders... read more

Mother's Day has become a bit hard for me.  I lost my mother 17 years ago and it has never... read more

I am a very lucky woman.  I have had several careers over the course of my life, which, now, is... read more

You're lucky when you're starting a new business to catch the eye of shop owners, new customers, fashion bloggers, etc. ... read more

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