"VANILLA OF THE SOIL"

From the sketch of this name in 2017 to its consecration when I opened my shop in January 2021, a lot of time has passed.

So I was able to think in great detail about what these three words meant, which seemed obvious to me.

So when the question comes up today: “Why vanilla del sol?”, I know exactly what to answer.

Vanilla del sol is a dream. That of a little Guadeloupean girl from a modest family who, like many other young people, after having traveled the world and discovered other cultures, finally decided to return home to contribute to the development of her country and bring something new to it.

Vanilla, because like vanilla, which is a tropical spice with a lot of character and taste, the Caribbean woman has a unique temperament, which gives her her legendary charm and makes her a cherished and highly coveted being...

Vanilla, because like vanilla which requires meticulous care and great know-how to grow, a woman needs a lot of love and attention to blossom properly.

Vanilla, because like vanilla which is a product that sometimes has a very high cost, the value of a woman is immense, and the happiness that she sows around her is inestimable.

Vanilla, because like vanilla which is a very strong and resilient plant, whose leaves can also be very toxic if you don't know how to touch them, every woman is a warrior who will overcome all obstacles and will know how to bounce back after each ordeal of life. Relentlessly, and always inspiring the greatest respect.

And Del sol, because I am a daughter of the sun, and we all are, in truth. And nothing is more beautiful than a luminous, solar and radiant woman.

Paying homage to the Caribbean in my own way, by creating a cozy space with unique decoration inspired by my travels, thought out down to the smallest details, designed with patience and love, despite a sometimes difficult context, that was my goal.

A boutique in my image, with an original concept, intended to enhance the women of my island and elsewhere, and allow them to escape for a moment.

More than a shopping experience, it is a moment of life that I offer you. It is a moment out of time, around a small coffee or a large glass of wine, depending on your mood. These are personalized clothing advice, whatever your waist size, but also light and funny discussions. It is truly as if you arrived at a friend's house who wants above all, for you to feel at home, like at home.

It's a bit of a continuation of this relationship and this complicity that I have maintained with you on the networks for many years. Because yes, we have known each other for a long time already, and I was eager to finally be able to welcome you physically into my world.

Achieving this dream was not easy. It was a long-term job, which often pushed me to exceed the limits that I had set for myself, or those that others wanted to impose on me. Convincing myself that I had the ability to undertake at home and surrounding myself with caring people was the key. And here I am today.

So no matter the obstacles, no matter the pitfalls, I will never give up and will continue to believe in myself as I want you to believe in yourselves too.

I hope to inspire other young people to get involved in entrepreneurship like me and show them that everything is possible for those who believe in it, and that we can create great opportunities for ourselves on our island.

So there you have it, if you feel even a tenth of all the love I put into this project when you walk through the door of Vanilla Del Sol, I am delighted. And if, thanks to me, you feel a little happier and more confident when you leave, I will have definitely won everything.

To you, my vanillas,

Vanooh