Lisa Boone
@lisaboone19.bsky.social
Los Angeles Times design writer, garden lover, sports fan, mom.
After her son's death, she found a new purpose. 'He's whispering, 'Mom, this is your path'
After her son's death, she found a new purpose. 'He’s whispering, ‘Mom, this is your path'
After suffering the loss of her child, journalist Esme Saleh leaned into her creative side, painting folk art-inspired taper candles as a way to move forward.
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Jessica Gonzalez was mobbed at the Renegade Craft Fair, so I had to find out more about her: After losing her parents, she quit her tech job and sought ‘joy.’ Then her fruit and vegetable candles took off. www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
Wait, it's a candle? Her beeswax fruit and veggie ones look so real, you'll want to take a bite
After losing her parents, Jessica Gonzalez wanted to explore things that brought her joy. Her Happy Organics line of produce-inspired candles is a start.
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When Madrid-born Diego Cano-Lasso and his family bought two steep Mt. Washington lots in 2012, he imagined a pair of Midcentury-style homes. Instead, a 12-year odyssey of permits, pandemics and DIY construction followed.
He dreamed of a Midcentury compound on an 'unbuildable' L.A. hillside. It took 12 years
Diego Cano-Lasso and his family have brought new life to a Midcentury post-and-beam ideal, building two neighboring homes on a steep Mt. Washington hillside once considered 'unbuildable.'
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We bonded over our mutual love for Leanne Morgan: How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Fred Armisen
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Fred Armisen
For this sun-averse music obsessive, a perfect day would include vinyl hunts, sushi and shows at intimate venues.
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Her water bill was ‘insane.’ So she tore out her lawn and planted a 'wabi-sabi' wonderland
Her water bill was ‘insane.’ So she tore out her lawn and planted a 'wabi-sabi' wonderland
For Julia Lee, tearing out her lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants was about more than saving water. It was also an opportunity to connect with her neighbors.
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In her Silver Lake ADU, this L.A. artist turns glass and clay into something magical
In her Silver Lake ADU, this L.A. artist turns glass and clay into something magical
Los Angeles artist Julie Burton hand-crafts elegant glass jewelry, ceramics and home decor in her Silver Lake ADU.
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Too hot in L.A.? These 24 public pools will help you cool off. www.latimes.com/lifestyle/li...
Cool off! 24 affordable L.A. pools to beat the heat
Looking for the best Los Angeles pools? Dive into our curated guide to the city’s top affordable public pools, community swim centers and splash zones for sport and play.
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As always, Jaclyn Cosgrove's wonderful weekly newsletter makes me want to get outdoors: This 9.8-mile hike near L.A. offers ocean views, ancient rocks and an escape
This 9.8-mile hike near L.A. offers ocean views, ancient rocks and an escape
The 67-mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains offers numerous adventures, including this 9.8-mile section through stunning landscapes dappled with blooming wildflowers.
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Our epic Route 66 package makes me want to get in my car and drive (well, in a hybrid). So well done: www.latimes.com/travel/story...
Route 66 turns 100. Here's our mega-guide to America's Mother Road.
If you’ve ever daydreamed about covering some part of the famous roadway, hop on in.
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Trigger warning: Disney adults. I generally try not to respond to the ‘discourse,’ but media/social media keeps obsessing over Disney adults and keeps getting everything wrong. www.latimes.com/travel/newsl...
The 'Disney adult' obsession needs to stop already
Everyone loves to hate on grown-up fans of Disney theme parks. But what's the harm in letting people experience a bit of joy, especially now?
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Interior designer Meeshie Fahmy transformed a dated Inglewood 'barn' won in a sweepstakes into a vibrant maximalist showcase, filling nearly every corner with color, thrifted furnishings and loads of art.
More is more in this L.A. ‘barn’ exploding with thrifted finds and maximalist flair
Interior designer Meeshie Fahmy turned a barn-style home in Inglewood into a bold, colorful space filled with secondhand furniture and plenty of art.
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Brandon Shahniani transformed his town house into an 11-room immersive experience featuring a Drag-In Diner Theater, Disneyland Archive Room and nostalgic sensory elements.
His wild, theme park-style home in L.A. is full of joy. It even has a Disneyland room
Theme park fan Brandon Shahniani created the dream life he’s always wanted to live — at home in L.A.
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After a 2011 windstorm destroyed over 1,200 Pasadena trees, architect Chris Peck launched Keita Design to transform fallen urban wood into handcrafted furniture.
After an L.A. windstorm, he used fallen trees to make furniture with a story behind it
Following a 2011 windstorm that devastated Pasadena trees, architect Chris Speck started Keita Design to make sure that trees were utilized and not wasted.
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At a time when millennials and Gen Z feel isolated, one couple’s tiny ADU in South Pasadena became a happy experiment in multigenerational living.
She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue
A 230-square-foot ADU was meant to be a music studio. It's now a "lifeline" for this South Pasadena family.
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L.A. 2028 Olympic tickets go on sale this week. Here's everything you need to know
L.A. 2028 Olympic tickets go on sale this week. Here's everything you need to know
The Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games are still more than two years away, but the window for purchasing tickets officially opens this week.
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Show us your L.A. rental! Tell us how you made it feel like home
Show us your L.A. rental! Tell us how you made it feel like home
With Southern California home prices at an all-time high, it’s no surprise most Angelenos rent. Show us your rental and tell us how you’ve made it special.
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He swapped his lawn for native plants after asking, ‘What was meant to be here?’
He swapped his lawn for native plants after asking, 'What was meant to be here?'
'It’s really been a joy to reunite the soil with the plants that belong here,' Christopher Smee says of removing his lawn and planting California natives.
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In other news: Get ideas for your home garden at these 19 spring garden tours around L.A.
Get ideas for your home garden at these 19 spring garden tours around L.A.
From California native wildflowers to historic Midcentury Modern design, this guide offers details about spring garden tours in Southern California.
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Fun list of things to do for under $20 in L.A.
L.A. is too expensive. Here are 75 fun things to do for under $20
Go out? In this economy? We get it, and we’re with you. But the city's vibrant offerings still beckon — and many of them can be experienced for less than an Erewhon Malibu Mango Smoothie.
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Neighbors can become your friends — or even your family. That’s why we’re looking for Los Angeles’ most neighborly neighbors. And we want you tell us about yours. What’s the most remarkable thing they’ve done for you, big or small?
Tell us about the greatest, most neighborly neighbor you've ever had
What’s the most remarkable thing they’ve done for you, big or small?
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10 staircase walks where you can spot some of L.A.'s most iconic architecture
10 L.A. staircase walks with stunning views of iconic Wright, Neutra and Schindler homes
Explore Silver Lake, Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Beachwood Canyon, Hollywood Hills and Long Beach architecture on these urban hikes filled with secret staircases and tremendous views.
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Two artists (and self-declared witches) — along with 200 volunteers — turned the former Federal Bar in North Hollywood into a palace dedicated to the mystical and a gathering spot for witches.
They transformed a historic bar into a fantasy forest for all of L.A.'s witches
Come to the Witch's Cottage in NoHo for the hidden wonders, but stay for dragon-themed deviled eggs and rum-heavy cocktails.
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Got problems? Let L.A. comedians give you live ‘therapy’ at this confessional-style show
Got problems? Let L.A. comedians give you live 'therapy' at this confessional-style show
Coffee and therapy: Find a hilarious 'support group' at an L.A. cafe show
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She rebuilt a classic Chevy after the L.A. fires — but still gets asked if it’s her dad’s work
She rebuilt a classic Chevy after the L.A. fires — but still gets asked if it's her dad's work
When the Eaton fire tore through Altadena, a collapsed garage revealed what looked like another total loss: a smoke-damaged 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. It appeared beyond saving, but Carmen Vera ...
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You know you Moth regulars want to share your dating in L.A. stories: www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
L.A. Affairs: Have a dating story to tell about starting fresh? Share it at L.A. Affairs Live
Are you getting back into the dating scene after a breakup? Figuring out how to forgive your partner? Redefining what dating means to you? Share your story on stage at our new event, L.A. Affairs Live...
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Amid increased arrests and deportations, an immigrant artist confronts fear through street art
Amid increased arrests and deportations, an immigrant artist confronts fear through street art
Johanna Toruño, founder of the Unapologetic Street Series, uses political street posters to explore immigration, queer identity and dignity in public spaces.
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Drawing inspiration from the L.A. River and local soil, artist Ako Castuera enjoys the “process of building, not the process of creating a product.”
Her ceramics are as imaginative as her 'Adventure Time' storyboard art
Known for her work on "Adventure Time," artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California’s natural resources.
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For two savvy collectors, a historic Normany-style home in Pasadena became "an exercise in our OCD."
Two ex-New Yorkers embrace more-is-more style in their maximalist Pasadena home
Brent Poer and Beau Quillian’s historic home is an exuberant collage of Hermès plates, Black Forest antlers, Staffordshire porcelain figurines, majolica plates and art that has been lovingly curated.
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L.A. plant community remembers Jeanette Marantos, an ally ‘with dirt under her fingernails’
L.A. plant community remembers Jeanette Marantos, an ally 'with dirt under her fingernails'
Jeanette Marantos, The Times’ plants writer who died Saturday, found interest in everything, from the world’s largest wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills to L.A.’s youngest worm farmers in Studio City a...
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Love this: Kristen Stewart bought L.A.’s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
Why Kristen Stewart just saved this historic L.A. theater
Kristen Stewart bought L.A.'s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
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