Lisa Boone is a features writer for the Los Angeles Times. Since 2003, she has covered home design, gardening, parenting, houseplants, even youth sports. She is a native of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles artists and gallerists Adam Miller and Devon Oder turned a tiny one-bedroom cabin in Yucca Valley into an art-filled oasis for their family and community.
June 25, 2024
Los Angeles architect Cameron McNall converted the garage behind his Los Angeles home into a bright and airy 500-square-foot ADU. He and his wife now rent out both properties and are embarking on a world tour.
June 19, 2024
The jacarandas are blooming in all their glory. These maps show where you can find high concentrations of the love-it-or-hate-it tree.
June 14, 2024
Celebrated chef Nancy Silverton, who is “obsessed with so many food-related things,” would spend her ideal Sunday shopping at the Hollywood Farmers Market and perfecting an elusive recipe at home before sampling a new Italian restaurant in Melrose Hill.
June 7, 2024
A Los Angeles couple tore out 1,150 square feet of thirsty lawn, replacing it with a showstopping mix of low-water California native plants.
June 3, 2024
A perfect Sunday for Los Angeles photographer Todd Selby involves biking, shopping, reading and spending quality time at home — and at his art studio — with his family.
May 24, 2024
Inspired by the slow flower movement, landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson is “making people happy” by growing environmentally appropriate flowers at her micro-farm in L.A.
May 21, 2024
Building a stunning ADU out of a two-car garage takes ingenuity, time and money. But for these architect-owners, there were also big gains to be had.
May 13, 2024
Looking to purchase a custom sofa? We’ve curated a list of Los Angeles retailers who manufacture their furnishings locally.
May 7, 2024
Try something new on Mother’s Day. Skip brunch and treat Mom to a museum, hike, craft fair or comedy show instead.
April 30, 2024