About Me

Hello. Come right in and make yourself at home here at my blog, saltfish & Lace.  My name is Rochelle.  Let not the face fool you. I  am a thirty-something woman just working on bringing my talents and dreams to life, helping others, crafting a life that is simple, purpose-driven and natural and working on my relationships, especially the one with God Almighty. I live in St. Martin, south side and am an educator at a local high school.

My Style Philosophy

Your personal style is not set in stone. It changes and that can be frustrating at the beginning. The temptation to dig a six-foot debt hole just to splurge on a whole new one can be alluring, but sometimes, all your wardrobe needs is a fresh pair of eyes and some creativity. The blog is an opportunity for petite Afro-Caribbean (or any African ancestry) women to give their wardrobes a second chance of redemption while rebuilding and defining their personal styles. 

 My Food Philosophy 

Restaurant Eats 

​I don't just eat anywhere on St. Martin or in the world, for that matter. Because I want MORE from my dining out experiences: the ambiance, presentation and service are crucial. At the end of it all, the food is number one. I want to be wowed. I'm sure you do too.

My Travel Philosophy

Wanderlust begins at home. Take a walking tour through local Caribbean street photography and charming Caribbean homes or just pack your internal suitcase and travel must-see places with me. No worries , the trail I left is filled with travel tips and ideas to enrich your traveling experiences.

Who is this for? 
The Culture-loving Globetrotter who splurges 'once in a blue moon' and the Budget-friendly Traveller.

Home - St. Martin

I love St. Martin! I enjoy taking note  of its quiet and resilient aspects of culture and history like vintage houses, powerfully beautiful trees (flamboyant) and the creative achievements of its people.  

Random Facts About Me

• I would wake up an hour before hand just to avoid traffic.
• I've studied in New York and Trinidad, but chose to return home.
• I am an advocate for self-acceptance, entrepreneurship, women empowerment.
• I  read cookbooks and dictionaries like novels and play Scrabble a bit too much (word junkie).
• I'm low maintenance and believe that beauty is unique.
• I don't own a TV; it sucks up a lot of  time.  I do use  Netflix.
• I dream of publishing my short story collection and poetry collection soon. 
• April is my birth month and the diamond is my birthstone, best one  ever.
• My aloe, tarragon and onion chives are the beginning of a kitchen garden. 
• I'm a vegetarian.

About The Blog

saltfish & Lace is a St. Martin lifestyle blog to inspire Afro-Caribbean women to journey towards their best selves. Together, we will color all possible canvases available to us, to ignite our talents, explore the gift of island living and shake the places we live with the potent elixir of our lives. 

Topics I Frequent

Caribbean/St. Martin Culture: Food (predominantly Vegetarian ) People (Movers & Shakers), Travel & Stay-cationing, Caribbean Lifestyle . Petite Style . Natural & Organic Beauty. St. Martin . Inspiration.

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