As a little girl, I loved helping my Aunt Susan with her vegetable garden. In fact, one of my first memories is of watching my aunt, also a landscape designer in Manhattan Beach, pick sweet peas. I fell in love with gardening and flowers at a young age. I’m a fourth generation South Bay designer so you could say it runs in the family. My great-grandfathers were in the business in Manhattan Beach–one as a professor of agriculture at UCLA, the other as the greens keeper for the Wilshire Country Club! My passion for working with nature to create spaces of symmetry, simplicity and organic design, can be traced back to my childhood when I would save up babysitting money to buy bulbs at Bob’s Nursery.

What started as a family tradition has grown into a lifelong calling, one that has guided me for more than 30 years as a designer, builder, and artist. Over the decades, I have transformed landscapes into outdoor living environments that are as functional as they are artful. From pools and gardens to complete estate designs, I approach each project with the same care and creativity that first inspired me in those family gardens. Today, my work often extends beyond design into full project oversight, ensuring that every detail reflects the vision we’ve created together.

What makes my work truly unique is the integration of fine art. As both a bronze sculptor and oil painter, I bring an artist’s eye to every environment, weaving original sculptures and hand-crafted details into the heart of each landscape. The result is more than a garden or a pool, it’s a living, breathing piece of art that feels deeply personal to every client. At its core, my design philosophy is about connection: to nature, to art, to family, and to the spaces where life unfolds. I consider it an honor to create environments that will be cherished for generations just as I cherish the memories that first drew me to this work. Every client I work with is involved in the process as I believe that outdoor spaces are simply an extension of the home and therefore an intimate reflection upon the person and family. Before starting a project, I get to know my clients well— this is a collaboration where my goal is bring their vision to life.

Please browse my recent projects page to see that while I may design spaces that range from modern to traditional to beach—they all have a common denominator that incorporates environmentally-friendly design, organic beauty and symmetry within a relaxing atmosphere.

Thank you for stopping by!
All the best ~
Janiece