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...
Supporting your local small business is a super fun way to give back! At a.ell atelier, we hope you feel the passion and authenticity that drive us. Our goal is to provide quality, eco-friendly, sustainable products with excellent service. Your loyalty inspires us to continue innovating and designing ethical fashion. When you shop with us, you support our artists, our employees and their families, and our community. We are able to nurture our neighborhood ecosystem by donating to local organizations and helping budding artists get their work out there. Purchasing from local artists also allows us to lessen our environmental footprint. When you shop at a.ell atelier you help stimulate our Kauai economy, which keeps small businesses open within our community. Who knew shopping with us had that much power?!
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!
There is an extra level of love and care when you gift items that are handmade with an artists little hands. Especially when they also live in your local community. We believe that all year around, every year and every day is a great time to show support for our friends and neighbors. Which is exactly why our boutiques and web store are filled with products made by folks in your neighborhood. Since the holidays are here and that means extra giving we put together an easy to love handmade list for you. And to give you a little bit for loving us, all your orders over $50 will ship (within U.S.) for FREE!! Use code SHIPFREE50 Luxury Just about...
Join us April 2nd from 4-7 as we introduce 3 new Portland artisans and 1 familiar face. We have joined forces with Mercy Corps NW this time, because all of the artisans including a.ell atelier are clients of the Mercy Corps small businesss support team. It is a wonderful non profit company that offers aid, training, mentors, and a long term relationship with small businesses that other wise may not have access to resources to build a stronger business. Lilly Parker of Iron Lily Designs has been showing her work in the atelier for over a year now. She creates hand crafted, wearable artwork, very much inspired by nature. ...
