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Why Sea Salt Soap?

There is extreme benefit to using sea salt bars: sea salts are rich in minerals beneficial to the skin like magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium and more. Sea salts also draw bodily toxins while providing a catalyst which helps the glycerin in its purest form, salt soap absorb more easily into the skin. Mineral rich sea salts organically sourced from sea water are used in the bath because of their tonic action and softening effect on the skin. KOPA SOAPS made in small batches on the north shore of Kauai, is always handcrafted with lots of aloha and love. KOPA SOAPS always use organic oils, butters, botanicals, and herbs for your well-being and happiness. Lavender Mint              ...

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Are you getting hitched and need the most beautiful wedding dress?

Celebrity-loved designer, Ema Savahl's Bridal Dresses are the most unique…Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez love them dearly. Each original masterpiece is handmade and intricately hand-painted using a top secret paint that molds and accentuates the bride-to-be's contour in 20 minutes. Considered works of art, these dresses are also known to be super comfortable and a favorite among our most loved clients who wear the Ema Savahi Bridal Dress all around the world. Their beauty and uniqueness is sure to be the perfect fit for your special day! Halter Low Back Bridal Gown                  Low Scoop Bridal Gown Made in the USA, packs easy, no dry clean, travels well and hand washable and always available at A ELL Atelier. No appointment needed just come on...

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Artist Alert!!!! Hawaii’s Most Coveted Gem and Jewelry Collection by Caitlin Ross-Odom.

Caitlin Ross-Odom is Hawaii's most loved benchmark silver-smithed sunrise shell and sea glass jeweler since 1998. Her island style company COR DESIGN started with a lifelong obsession for  finding the rare treasured sunrise shell and vintage sea glass. The sunrise shells are typically found only at depths from around 10 to 30 feet where she and other collectors must dive for them.                                              Sunrise Shell Bangle Kauai Sunrise Shells are the most beautiful sight to behold. Each one has unique splashes of yellow, red, orange, green, and purple shades, similar to what you would see during an actual Hawaiian sunrise. The scallops, known as Langford’s...

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Give Thanks to Your Mother and Mother Earth!

This Mother's Day you can give back to your mother and Mother Earth by gifting eco-friendly fashion which is lusciously soft and will keep your hot mom incredibly cool in the summer.   Below is a list of the top 6 eco-friendly organic materials that we use in the a. ell design collection: With a natural sheen and silk like quality, bamboo is super soft and comfortable. A unique feature of bamboo fibers are that they contain an antibacterial agent that resists bacteria from growing. This keeps you clean and odor free, ideal for an active summer. Bamboo is also thermal regulating – cool in the summer and warm in the winter making it an excellent choice of fabric that...

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Why Are There So Many Chickens on Kauai Island?

The chickens are taking over! You may be wondering how this happened in the first place. Kauaiian chickens really only came into their own as the pigeon of Kauai in the past few decades. After Hurricane Iniki destroyed chicken enclosures in 1992, many of the island's captive chickens were released into the jungle and streets.  We love these chickens so much that we locally created cotton tees and tanks with original art by Kauai artist, John Howard. These tees and tanks come in both mens and womens styles. Order yours now on our website!

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