Our founders Alison Rou and Sarah Tallman have many things in common, but one thing they are completely obsessed with is a well-lived life. And this is how Casa Cara was born. Goods and gifts, made by hand locally and around the globe, and inspired by the relaxed and effortlessly cool California lifestyle.
"We have a shared passion for searching the world for treasures—from Silverlake, to Oaxaca, to Granada—to bring to you. Our aim is for everything at Casa Cara to feel like a little ray of California sunshine."
- Sarah + Alison, Casa Cara founders
The name Casa Cara pays homage to California’s rich cultural heritage. Combining the idea of Casa (not just a house, but a sense of home and belonging), and California's ubiquitous citrus trees (in particular, the Cara Caras that can be found near Alison’s home in Ojai), and grounded in the strong connection to citrus they both share.
Along with championing makers and artisans from around the world, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their work, we are also dedicated to supporting communities closer to home. We donate a portion of our proceeds to Environmental Charter Schools, an organization reimagining education for underserved communities in Los Angeles.
