The Landscape Professional and Client Relationship, Part II Principal at Arcadia Studio in Santa Barbara and a resident of Los Olivos, Carol Puck Erickson, ASLA, has an extensive portfolio of residences and arid gardens in Arizona and beautiful installations throughout California, Puck was initially educated in the visual arts, which still informs her work. She…
Archives for 2015
Musings Un Design: Bobbie Carlyle Sculpture
MUSINGS UN DESIGN: SCULPTOR BOBBIE CARLYLE We have been extremely fortunate to exhibit many of Bobbie Carlyle’s bronze sculptures at Eye of the Day in our showroom and our outdoor areas for the last year. Last month brought this internationally recognized sculptor from Colorado to Carpinteria to take part in our Art in the Garden and…
Morocco in Your Own Garden
Morocco in Your Own Garden California gardens, especially those in Southern California have long utilized the concept of outdoor rooms. Countries with warm, dry climates around the Mediterranean basin have been creating miniature oases outdoors for centuries. Taking a cue from them is one way to replicate both the feel and appropriateness of this style….
Garden Tour for Virginia Robinson Gardens
For the past twenty-seven years, Friends of Robinson Gardens has organized The Garden Tour to raise funds for The Virginia Robinson Gardens. This event is truly unique in that ticket holders have the opportunity to visit selected private home gardens rarely seen by the public. The day peaks mid-day with a delicious catered luncheon at…
The Value of Fine Garden Antiques
For many, an important aspect of creating a unique, showcase garden is through the use of garden antiques. Locating them, however, can be challenging. Honing in on a design, itself, takes time. Planning, and carefully locating the right authentic pieces to complement the overall feel of your garden, takes additional time and resources. Overall, the…
The Landscape Professional and Client Relationship
THE DESIGN PROCESS SHOULD BE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE An interview with Stacy Fausett Stacy Fausett is a highly respected Landscape Architect who takes great pride in what she does. She is quick to say that when she is asked to return and do further work for a client, she considers it a great compliment. We…