A few weeks back I babysat for an adorable family with two of the cutest little boys. While I was sitting sentinel outside of their bedrooms I picked up a copy of India Hicks’ Island Life: Inspirational Interiors from the bookshelf.

When I opened to the first page I squealed with excitment when I saw that India herself had inscribed a note and signed the copy! Apparently the couple had stayed at India’s property The Guest House at Hibiscus Hill. Completely jealous right?!

India really has lived a charmed life, daughter of legendary designer David Hicks, granddaughter of the last Viceroy of India, former Ralph Lauren model, bridesmaid to Princess Diana and now island goddess. That’s quite a pedigree isn’t it? I am completely mesmerized by her and I’m sure you can see why in the following photos…