In the midst of the hustle and bustle of LA’s Echo Park neighborhood, jeweler Kathleen Whitaker has created an oasis of calm seclusion. Step into her 14,000-square-foot garden, and all is peaceful. “The piece of land was a huge selling point for us,” she says. “Living in Southern California is all about bringing the outdoors in–whether it’s the lush surroundings or the beautiful LA light.”