Lisa Boone
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Los Angeles Times design writer, garden lover, sports fan, mom.
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena has undergone a $15-million renovation designed to finally match its exterior, clad in Edith Heath ceramic tiles, to its world-class art collection.
With a $15-million renovation, this beloved museum is reintroducing itself to L.A.
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum unveils a $15-million renovation featuring restored Heath tiles and sculpture garden, and a new pedestrian entry.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena has undergone a $15-million renovation designed to finally match its exterior, clad in Edith Heath ceramic tiles, to its world-class art collection.
The self-playing pianos from early cinema are disappearing. But not on Joe’s watch.
This instrument from the early cinema is disappearing. But not on Joe's watch
Joe Rinaudo is doing everything to ensure his passion for photoplayers, the self-playing pianos that scored silent movies, outlives him even as interest in the instrument has waned for a long time, wi...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The self-playing pianos from early cinema are disappearing. But not on Joe’s watch.
This stylish L.A. rental is designed so they never have to worry about pet hair again.
This stylish L.A. rental is designed so they never have to worry about pet hair again
Inspired by his cats, a doctor created a warm and elegant refuge out of a modern "white box" in L.A.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
This stylish L.A. rental is designed so they never have to worry about pet hair again.
This is as fun way to shop for the holidays:
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at these 20 L.A. holiday markets and craft fairs
Visit several L.A.-area markets, craft fairs and open studios to find intriguing gifts to buy and to get yourself in the holiday spirit.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is as fun way to shop for the holidays:
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It's the time of year again -- time to do your holiday shopping from independent artists. It's more important than ever to support people actually making stuff!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It's the time of year again -- time to do your holiday shopping from independent artists. It's more important than ever to support people actually making stuff!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
At 65 and a caretaker, she got her first tattoo. Now she has 17 and feels ‘seen again.’
At 65, she got her first tattoo. Now she has 17 and feels 'seen again'
In less than five months, Sandee Althouse has covered her arms in micro-realist art. She considers it a creative way to focus on herself.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
At 65 and a caretaker, she got her first tattoo. Now she has 17 and feels ‘seen again.’
Who wants to go skydiving over Yosemite? The 11 best experiences in L.A. and beyond that make for extremely memorable gifts.
11 best experiences in L.A. and beyond that make for extremely memorable gifts
What to get the person on your gift list who has everything, or never wants anything? Here are some memorable experiences in L.A. and beyond that will surprise and delight them.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Who wants to go skydiving over Yosemite? The 11 best experiences in L.A. and beyond that make for extremely memorable gifts.
Where you can volunteer in L.A. to help those affected by disruptions to SNAP benefits.
Where you can volunteer in L.A. to help those affected by disruptions to SNAP benefits
Local nonprofits have been stepping up to fill in the gap by hosting free grocery pop-up markets and other events to help those who need food now — not later.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Where you can volunteer in L.A. to help those affected by disruptions to SNAP benefits.
Our annual made in L.A. gift guide is our way of trying to suppor small businesses in Los Angeles this holiday season.
19 made-in-L.A. gifts that show how creative L.A. really is
Wondering what to get for the person in your life who wants to support local businesses? Here is a selection of gifts, all made in L.A., to get you started, including skateboards, ceramics and candles...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our annual made in L.A. gift guide is our way of trying to suppor small businesses in Los Angeles this holiday season.
Forget the mall. Shop small at one of L.A.'s many independent gift shops.
101 great L.A. shops to find thoughtful holiday gifts
Whether you're on the hunt for toys for kids, pottery, coffee table books or something distinctive this holiday season, these small independent stores in Los Angeles have you covered.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Forget the mall. Shop small at one of L.A.'s many independent gift shops.
Our annual holiday gift guide, where we try to spotlight as many local brands as possible.
The L.A. Times 2025 holiday gift guide
The best stocking stuffers, gift shops, gifts under $40, gifts for teens, food gifts, experiences gifts, gifts for gardeners and many more finds are on the L.A. Times Holiday Gift Guide.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our annual holiday gift guide, where we try to spotlight as many local brands as possible.
Big Sur’s South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty trails for six months.
The time is now for a Highway 1 road trip: 'It's so rare to experience Big Sur like this'
Big Sur's South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty trails for six months.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Big Sur’s South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty trails for six months.
This story is worth reading for the Mookie Betts story alone.
Meet Baby Shohei? These parents named their kids after Dodgers players
Nameberry, the world's largest baby name site, reports a 1,000% spike in 'Shohei' searches in the last week as the Dodgers are heading to the World Series.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This story is worth reading for the Mookie Betts story alone.
This Highland Park neighborhood guide by Kailyn Brown made me so hungry!
This must be Highland Park
With its handsome Craftsman houses, vibrant nightlife scene and culturally authentic cuisine, there's much that melds in this Northeast gem.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This Highland Park neighborhood guide by Kailyn Brown made me so hungry!
‘We love rejects’: Inside the queer gardening club that’s preserving L.A.’s native flora.
'We love rejects': Inside the queer gardening club that's preserving L.A.'s native flora
Since 2022, a group of queer Angelenos has cared for a native-plant parkway garden in Glendale. They see themselves in its resilient growth.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
‘We love rejects’: Inside the queer gardening club that’s preserving L.A.’s native flora.
Love this: Del Los publishes a digital Día de Muertos altar.
Celebrate loved ones with our digital Día de Muertos altar
The holiday is an opportunity to spend time with the memories of those who came before us, and celebrate life.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Love this: Del Los publishes a digital Día de Muertos altar.
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From small companies to beloved venues that attract major stars, these are the 52 best places to see theater in Southern California. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/southern-california-theater-best-places-see-plays-musicals?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
The 52 best places to see plays and musicals in Southern California
The most artistically vibrant theaters in Los Angeles and beyond are a proving ground for actors, where even stars such as Tom Hanks and Annette Bening turn up on stage.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From small companies to beloved venues that attract major stars, these are the 52 best places to see theater in Southern California. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/southern-california-theater-best-places-see-plays-musicals?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Fun read: Cameron Crowe on Jann Wenner, his new memoir and the stories he regrets writing.
Cameron Crowe on Jann Wenner, his new memoir and the stories he regrets writing
In his book "The Uncool," the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "Almost Famous" examines his roots as a teenage music journalist.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Fun read: Cameron Crowe on Jann Wenner, his new memoir and the stories he regrets writing.
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Native Plant Nursery has only one function: to grow hyperlocal native plants for the world’s largest wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. Fun to read about this after driving underneath it!
The world's largest wildlife crossing is finally getting plants. Animals are a year away
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is getting plants this month, about 5,000 native plants grown from seed gathered from the surrounding hills in 2022.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Native Plant Nursery has only one function: to grow hyperlocal native plants for the world’s largest wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. Fun to read about this after driving underneath it!
At 93, Salomon Delgado is a popular yoga instructor, teaching packed classes at a 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica.
The nonagenarian offers his secrets for longevity, which include finding something that gives you joy and purpose.
The nonagenarian offers his secrets for longevity, which include finding something that gives you joy and purpose.
At 93, he's one of Santa Monica's hottest yoga instructors. What's his secret?
Salomon Delgado offers his secrets for longevity, which include finding something that gives you joy and purpose.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
At 93, Salomon Delgado is a popular yoga instructor, teaching packed classes at a 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica.
The nonagenarian offers his secrets for longevity, which include finding something that gives you joy and purpose.
The nonagenarian offers his secrets for longevity, which include finding something that gives you joy and purpose.
Handbag designer Clare Vivier shares some of her favorites places to hang in L.A.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Clare Vivier
For the iconic fashion designer, there’ll be oysters, thrifting and a walk through Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Handbag designer Clare Vivier shares some of her favorites places to hang in L.A.
Evelyn Bauer, 97, downsized from a four-bedroom Sherman Oaks home to a two-bedroom apartment, keeping one-third of her antiques from 65 years of collecting. She still goes antiquing and is practicing moonwalking for an upcoming Halloween party. What an inspiration.
'I still have that adventurous spirit': Inside a 97-year-old's treasure-filled apartment
Evelyn Bauer has been a collector for 65 years. Downsizing to a two-bedroom apartment hasn't stopped her.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Evelyn Bauer, 97, downsized from a four-bedroom Sherman Oaks home to a two-bedroom apartment, keeping one-third of her antiques from 65 years of collecting. She still goes antiquing and is practicing moonwalking for an upcoming Halloween party. What an inspiration.
5 days, 5 bodies of water: A soul-awakening swimming challenge in the California wild. Wonderful to see Hilary MacGregor's byline back in the L.A. Times.
5 days, 5 bodies of water: A soul-awakening swimming challenge in the California wild
Feeling the weight of the world, a writer embarks on a mission: She would immerse herself in a different body of water every day in the wilds of Marin County.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
5 days, 5 bodies of water: A soul-awakening swimming challenge in the California wild. Wonderful to see Hilary MacGregor's byline back in the L.A. Times.
L.A. artist Antonio Adriano Puleo wanted an ADU. He got a “forever home” in Glassell Park, thanks to thoughtful tweaks from architectural designer Ben Warwas.
Thanks to a tiny ADU, an L.A. home transforms into a stunning art gallery and studio
Designer Ben Warwas renovated a dated two-bedroom home and detached garage in Los Angeles to better reflect the colorful sensibilities of its owner, artist Antonio Adriano Puleo.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
L.A. artist Antonio Adriano Puleo wanted an ADU. He got a “forever home” in Glassell Park, thanks to thoughtful tweaks from architectural designer Ben Warwas.
Sam Lubell explores the fascination with Craftsman Architecture ahead of Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week, running Oct. 12-19
How this L.A. suburb fell in love with Craftsman homes
As the Pasadena Heritage Foundation celebrates its Craftsman Week with events and tours, a look back at the Craftsman style's enduring legacy.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sam Lubell explores the fascination with Craftsman Architecture ahead of Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week, running Oct. 12-19