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Bees wax wraps!

       Here at a.ell atelier, we love the environment and try to avoid using unnecessary amounts of products that will be tossed. This is why we love and USE Meli Wraps! These reusable food wraps are made with organic cotton, beeswax, tree resin and plants oils. The heat from your hands will mold the wrap around whichever food you desire. To clean, all you need to do is gently rise them in cool water and they are ready to be used again.They come in a handy three pack of three different sizes and cost only $30. The best part is they are made in Oregon and Kauai and smell wonderfully of beeswax!  We offer these food wraps in many different prints in both of our stores and...

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2018 Spring Collection

Introducing a.ell design's 2018 Spring Collection!  This collection combines romantic silhouettes with island-inspired prints to create a unique ready to wear line. As always, we chose eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton that are great for your body, and our earth! Each piece in this collection was thoughtfully created in our Portland atelier.  View new collection here!

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Hawaii made soy wax candles!

North Shore Candles Making a difference one glass bottle at a time There is nothing I love more than lighting some candles at the end of the day and enjoying a yoga session at home.  My go-to candle company is Northshore Candle Co made right here in Hawaii!  They have yummy island scents such as Mai-Tai, Hawaiian Sunset and Lilikoi Love just to name a few.  But I fell in love with the company for a reason other than their scrumptious scents.  This company is known for sourcing their glass (old wine bottles) from Oahu’s North Shore and repurposing it into their trendy jars.  Any company that is helping to keep glass and human junk out of the ocean makes...

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3 fun, fabulous family friendly events on December 2

  "When it rains it pours" a.ell atelier will be at 3 events this Saturday, December 2! We hope you will join us at either the Semi Aquatic Anniversary party in Brookings, ORorSip and Shop on Hawthorne in Portland, ORor First Saturday in Old Kapaa Town in Kauai, HI   In Brookings, 4-7 PM at Semi Aquatic ~ I will be setting up a mini a.ell atelier shop complete with our latest designs as well as some of my favorite clothing, jewelry and accessories from other local artists. I will bring Flipside Hats, COR seaglass jewelry, and Indie Ella silk sari clothing just to name a few of last years big hits. In Kapaa, Kauai from 5-9 join us for the monthly celebration of First Saturday in Old...

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Super Sale and Free Shipping!

 We are offering you HUGE discounts this week online only, to kick start your holiday shopping!  Use code THANKYOU to receive 15% your entire order! Use code SUPERSALE for special 30% off already reduced Sale prices! YES that is in addition to the already reduced prices and can be combined with the 15% off total order discount! To top it all off your entire order shipped within the U.S.A will  receive FREE shipping! Sale runs 1 week only Monday November 20 - Monday November 27th.  All items are limited to quantities in store, so don't wait, order now! We hope you will take this opportunity to purchase gifts ethically made and fashion created using sustainable practices. Your dollars make a difference to...

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