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Unique wedding gown collection at the atelier

a. ell atelier is proud to announce the launch of our new consignment wedding gown line, featuring beautiful, unique dresses at reasonable prices. We have a hand- selected collection available now, just in time for the month of June, the month of weddings. Purchasing a consignment gown is not only cost-effective, it is eco- chic!  Also ladies, we [...]


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Artist Spencer Reynolds

      Spencer Reynolds’ artwork has been in a. ell atelier since its doors opened. Spencer is not only a long time comrade of Angelique’s but also a talented artist. He was one of the first participants at First Saturday Kapa’a, which at the time was a quiet, grassroots effort started by Angelique, and now, three years later, has blossomed into a thriving, creative enterprise for the community. Spencer’s creations can always [...]


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The Big Swig

The best things happen by accident. On a First Saturday in Kapa’a, when what was supposed to be a big collaborative jam in front of a.ell atelier turned out to be a few, those few played together, musical magic happened, and a band was formed: The Big Swig. I caught up with the four musicians [...]


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Kaua’i artist John Howard

If you don’t know John Howard, you probably at least know his artwork; the iconic and imaginative animals found on canvas and t-shirts exclusively at a.ell atelier.  Check out his  Organic Cotton Rooster Tee , a bestseller. When I asked him the story behind his animals, he said a rooster that was in his view while painting one day ended up [...]


An Evening to Celebrate Literature

I love watching my niece read a book. There she is, tucked away, silent and cozy on a couch, her big blue eyes lost in a sea of words.  It immediately transports me back to her age, where I could be found doing the same thing much of the time. Reading is this perfect mix of [...]


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