In the basement of a farmhouse in the south of France were locked away a number of hand carved wooden papier mache molds that had been there since the mid-1900s. On an early trip searching for unique garden ornaments for Eye of the Day we received word that there was a cache of these just…
Archives for 2012
Our Version of Versailles: the Redwood Planter Box
Eye of the Day’s talented Service Department is becoming proficient in producing our beautiful, popular redwood planter boxes. Not only is this product available in a variety of sizes, with or without a galvanized metal insert, but the choice of colors is endless. We use a high quality, oil-base enamel paint made in Holland, producing…
French Cavalry Antique Stone Troughs Installed
Eye of the Day is known for the unparalleled variety of merchandise shown on our extensive website and in our Santa Barbara showroom. Italian terracotta pottery, iconic French Anduze vases, Greek terracotta pottery and Pithari amphoras abound. We are also (temporary) home to many old and antique garden items: old Spanish terracotta pots, antique Greek…
Greek Terracotta from the West Coast to the East
Today Brent is hard at work at this particular location at Fifth Avenue and East 45th St in Manhattan. This new Tommy Bahama store will be open on November 17th and includes a restaurant and a bar! Brent met the shipment of 28 of our Greek terracotta pots (custom finished, I might add) in New…
Recovery Continues at Eye of the Day featuring Gladding McBean
Eye of the Day, along with most retail businesses has had to re-think and re-imagine itself through the last few years. As recovery is apparent throughout our country, so goes recovery at Eye of the Day. Business has been strong since June as more and more clients focus their attention on our authentic European and…
Scott Semple: Potman
Eye of the Day is excited to have formed a relationship with Scott Semple, Master Potter & artist. Eye of the Day’s reputation has been formed by our custom services, providing customers with unique colors, finishes and custom fountains. Scott Semple will be expanding our services by making custom clay pottery ranging from African violet…