In the Bahamas, Hicks restored homes, invested and remodeled a hotel, and published several books on design and lifestyle. Her first book called "Island Life" was a design book with photographs of Hibiscus Hill, a house she designed. This was followed by a second book, "Island Beauty", and a third book on photography and design, "Island Style". Hicks also started a boutique shop in the Bahamas called the Sugar Mill Trading Company with business partner Linda Griffin. The shop sells jewelry, clothes, household goods, and other items.