Grew up in Bryant, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1977 with a BA in art. In 1986 she began decorating film sets in New Orleans for the TV series "Blue Bayou" (1990). She eventually moved to Hollywood, where her notable film credits include HE SAID, SHE SAID and ZANDALEE (both 1991), THE GUN IN BETTY LOU'S HANDBAG (1992), NATURAL BORN KILLERS and THE SCOUT (both 1994), NIXON and APOLLO 13 (1995), THAT THING YOU DO! (1996), U TURN (1997), MIGHTY JOE YOUNG (1998), EDTV (1999), DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) and BANDITS (2001). Boswell was production designer for THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA (2005) and IN THE ELECTIC MIST (2008). She also designs interiors, furniture, and ceramic tiles; clients include Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Beacon Pictures, and John Tyson.  Nominated for Achievement in Art Direction 1995: APOLLO 13 - Set Decoration  Nominated for Achievement in Art Direction 2000: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - Set Decoration 2 nominations