Hello friends, I have some exciting news! I am opening a new shop in my hometown of Brookings, on the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast. When, you ask? Wednesday, July 27th !!!! I realize I am a little late to announcing - I have been busy putting the most beautiful shop together! It has been a lovely experience with a great support team in Brookings. Mostly my family - from my partner doing a ton of the on site construction work, my dad and brother offering redwood boards and alder poles from their wood shop, my sis and her kids helping with a deep clean, as well as my mom supplying the plants you see! I am loving being...
Lei Day began in 1928. It is celebrated state wide with parades, coronation courts, flowers woven into colorful garland lei's, beautiful dances and the sounds of Hawaiian music.
Lei Day is
the holiday honoring the spirit of Aloha.
And another chance to wear these pretty
dresses!
A Lei is given to show friendship, appreciation and respect.
They bestow blessing and honor.
We have a beautiful variety of dresses
perfect for this lei day!
Hi there! We are starting a seris of blogs that will be focused on the individual stories of the local artisans we work with at a.ell! First on the list, we'd like to introduce Caitlin Ross Odom. She has been working with a.ell since we opened in 2009! She is an amazing jeweler who makes all of her pieces by hand using shells and sea glass found on sandy beaches! Caitlin started collecting her first sunrise shells and sea glass pieces on the beautiful beaches of Kauai, in 2000. She found these gorgeous shells to have a very high vibration and tended to bring lots of joy to her customers. Each sunrise shell is unique, having its own scallop and color. These...
Northshore Candle Company makes quality soy wax candles on the N. Shore of Oahu. Not only do these candles smell wonderful, the glass jars are repurposed wine bottles! 3 things we stand for - beauty, quality and sustainability. After burning the candles the container is made to be reusable as well, just simply wash it and you have a new container. They are made with natural flower and fruit plant based essential oils, that are specially blended by the founder. All components of the candles are crafted in the USA. The scents of the candles are reminiscent of the many unique scents of Hawaii and will brighten every room! Also available in a travel tin, and a small mason jar with lid. We...
