For Teryl Ciarlo, landscape design is deeply personal. The Brentwood-based founder of Teryl Designs is known throughout the westside for her impeccable taste, balanced compositions and outdoor spaces that feel as livable as the interiors they extend. “I’ve always believed the outside of the home should flow naturally from the inside,” says Ciarlo of her signature gardens designed equally for entertaining, play and everyday retreat. Ciarlo’s passion was planted early. Growing up in Southern California, she spent hours cutting roses and picking fruit on her grandmother’s two-acre property. “As an adult, I realized how lucky I was to grow up in those surroundings,” she says. “That’s where my infatuation truly began.” Like so many, the Palisades Fire changed Ciarlo forever. After witnessing the loss of dozens of clients’ homes, she has spent the past year tirelessly helping families rebuild and donated her time and crew to replant the landscaping at the Palisades Fire Station, alongside frequent collaborator Olivier Roumy of Cocoturf. Though her work spans throughout Los Angeles, Ciarlo proudly calls Brentwood home, drawn to its tree-lined streets, mountain views and rare blend of nature, neighborhood and everyday beauty. Here, she shares some of her favorite local spots. 310-463-7863; @teryldesigns; teryldesigns.com
“Knockout Beauty is my go-to for curated makeup, hair accessories, body products and gifts. They offer hard-to-find products in a beautiful space. It is also woman-owned and so well thought-out.” 11724 Barrington Ct.; 631-899-3401; knockoutbeauty.com
“The Wilkes is such a charming old school restaurant with great food, a beautiful bar and leather booths. It has such a fun dinner vibe—like being in the neighborhood pub with a high-end culinary twist.” 148 S. Barrington Ave.; 310-474-3030; thewilkesla.com
“Armstrong Garden Centers is the perfect place to purchase plants and vegetables for the garden. Hard-to-find varieties of roses and good quality plants are always available, along with a friendly and helpful staff. I can always find something here for my clients.” 3226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; 310-829-6766; armstronggarden.com
“I love to make the short and pretty drive down to Palisades Park where San Vicente meets Ocean Avenue. I park and watch stunning sunsets and sweeping ocean views, and there are great dog walking paths, too. It's a very easy way to get out into nature.” Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; santamonica.gov
“Studio Brava is a cozy physical therapy and wellness studio. It’s a great place to get strong and recover from injuries and I love the new Pilates sculpting classes. The staff always makes me feel energized.” 11110 Ohio Ave.; Suite 105; 310-775-1609; studiobrava.com
“Rolling Greens is my go-to for baskets, antique garden vessels and interesting pots for making a statement in the garden. There are three different levels for all of your garden needs.” 9528 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City; 310-559-8656; rollinggreens.com
“I can always find something chic and unique at Permanent Vacation. They have such great fashion-forward selections that allow me to walk out feeling a bit more stylish.” 11630 Barrington Ct.; 310-208-8500; permanentvacationshop.com