Supporting Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Los Angeles

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A monarch butterfly resting on a leafy green bush

As the cool weather sets in, we look forward to cozying up inside our homes with friends and loved ones to enjoy some quality time together this season. During this time, our studio likes to reflect and make positive intentions for the coming year.

A wooden table displaying fabric and wallpaper swatches by Kale Tree that feature pink Monarch cocoons on a white background. The swatches are surrounded by objects, materials and textures that inspired the collection.

We love the opportunity to give back to organizations working to preserve the beautiful Californian landscape that inspires much of our design practice. Instead of sending our traditional holiday cards this year, our donation to Project Monarch LA, made in honor of our friends and Clients, will directly contribute to restoring Monarch butterfly habitat within Los Angeles. This is our way of creating sustainable holiday traditions, and we are thrilled to have you join us in this meaningful cause.

A monarch butterfly resting on a leafy green bush

Launched in March of 2023, Project Monarch LA is leading the effort to restore Monarch Butterfly habitat throughout Los Angeles. Climate change and habitat loss have contributed to declining Monarch populations. This organization engages local communities to plant native flowers and milkweed that support the reproduction and migration of Monarch Butterflies to help build Monarch numbers and restore local biodiversity.

A wooden table displaying fabric and wallpaper swatches by Kale Tree that feature blue and green cocoons on a light blue background. The swatches are surrounded by objects, materials and textures that inspired the collection.

Sustainable, eco-friendly practices are at the core of what we do, and we are excited to celebrate the holiday by supporting this local conservation effort. May the spirit of the season fill your home with warmth and your heart with joy.

Have a very happy and healthy holiday season!

Sarah Barnard, WELL AP + LEED AP, is a leading designer of personalized, sustainable spaces that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. She creates highly personalized, restorative spaces that are deeply connected to art and the preservation of the environment. An advocate for consciousness, inclusivity, and compassion in the creative process, Sarah has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Vogue, HGTV, and many other publications. In 2017 Sarah was honored as a “Ones to Watch” Scholar by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).