I’m Kala’e, lead designer + owner of The Haku Hale! I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California and now live in Utah Valley with my husband, Josh, and our baby girl. I love the beach, skateboarding, cooking, and anything creative!

Hawaiian culture has been deeply rooted in my family for a long time. I grew up dancing hula at my local hula halau where I was taught Hawaiian, Tahitian, and MAori dance. My Kumu hula ingrained a deep affection, reverence, and respect within me for Hawaiian culture and traditions. It was at my halau that I also learned Hawaiian history, Some Hawaiian language, and of course, Lei making!

Once I learned the art of lei making I couldn’t stop! I would make hakus for my friends and I for graduations, school dances, and birthdays. I even made my niece the cutest little lei po’o when she was the flower girl in our wedding! I find so much joy in being able to adorn people with beautiful flowers and make them feel so special for big celebrations! I would love to do the same for you!