http://www.IslandHempClothing.com Eco-friendly clothing and gifts from Kauai, Hawaii Thu, 16 May 2013 05:13:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/05/the-big-swig/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/05/the-big-swig/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 05:38:27 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=6178
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 [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/05/the-big-swig/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/kauai-artist-john-howard-2/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/kauai-artist-john-howard-2/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:13:29 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=6153
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 [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/kauai-artist-john-howard-2/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/an-evening-to-celebrate-literature/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/an-evening-to-celebrate-literature/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:53:25 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=6143
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 [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/04/an-evening-to-celebrate-literature/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/03/aunty-angelines-kauai-spa/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/03/aunty-angelines-kauai-spa/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:51:36 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5819
The promise of a new life is cause for celebration, which is why myself, Angelique, and our pregnant sister-in-love went to Aunty Angeline’s spa in Anahola last week. It was a transformative and unique experience. We were welcomed in to the spa through a lush gateway of greenery onto a lanai warmed by sunlight. We slipped into [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/03/aunty-angelines-kauai-spa/feed/ 1 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/02/the-heavy-metals-collection/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/02/the-heavy-metals-collection/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:05:05 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5802
Colleen Daly Block has been collecting shells and beach glass for years, roaming the shores of the Big Island of Hawai’i and Kaua’i. One year she created jewelry with her found treasures and gave them as Christmas presents. From there requests were made, and a business was born. Peace of Kaua’i jewelry started in 2010. [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/02/the-heavy-metals-collection/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/spotlight-on-isa/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/spotlight-on-isa/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:13:24 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5762
  Isa has has been designing and sewing at A Ell Atelier since the Year of the Ox. That’s how she remembers it, because she is an Ox and it was her year of opportunity. Now four years later in the Snake year, Isa continues to create with comrade Angelique. “I love working with Angie,” [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/spotlight-on-isa/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/5-new-years-resolutions-we-can-all-have-for-2013/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/5-new-years-resolutions-we-can-all-have-for-2013/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:47:07 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5749
By Lois Ann Ell I have a rule for making New Year’s resolutions: they have to be exciting and positive; not restricting ones you will most likely break by mid-March. In case you haven’t made any yet, here are five universal ones that we can all embrace this time of year. 1.      Make plans. Big [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2013/01/5-new-years-resolutions-we-can-all-have-for-2013/feed/ 2 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/11/old-kapaa-town-art-walk-turns-3/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/11/old-kapaa-town-art-walk-turns-3/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:13:12 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5698
Did you know that this Art Walk marks 3 years in Old Kapaa Town!  We are hoping you will join us for another interesting night with our lovely Old Kapaa Town community – November 3, Saturday evening from 5PM-8Pm. As you may have already heard it from the birds, Matt Morelock- is our new string [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/11/old-kapaa-town-art-walk-turns-3/feed/ 0 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/10/music-lessons-at-a-ell-atelier/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/10/music-lessons-at-a-ell-atelier/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:16:15 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5673
We are adding music lessons to our repertoire!  Matt Morelock will be offering 30 minute lessons every Saturday in the work room of a.ell atelier in Kauai.  Kids and adults, beginner to intermediate level on guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and jaw harp.  Call to schedule an appointment at (808) 212-7550. AND This Saturday [...]]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/10/music-lessons-at-a-ell-atelier/feed/ 1 http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/06/kauai-katwalk/ http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/06/kauai-katwalk/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:22:48 +0000 Angelique Ell http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/?p=5342
  And its was a SMASHING success!  Photo’s are starting to come in and one blog has been published so far about this Kauai event.  Stay tuned there will definitely be more on its way…… Photos by aFein Photography Purple Inc. Blog        ]]> http://www.IslandHempClothing.com/2012/06/kauai-katwalk/feed/ 0