True to my “Profile” I do wander the globe looking, sometimes under rocks. Here at Eye of the Day we have been successful in offering old rocks with a purpose for the garden. Throughout the centuries, agricultural societies shaped stone to hold water and fodder, fodder and water, to sustain their livestock. These pieces make…
Garden Décor
Eco Friendly Landscape Design by Lisa Cox for Hacienda Style Home
Lisa Cox, of Lisa Cox Landscape Design has happily designed landscapes ranging from simple tract homes to vast estates. As she plans an outdoor environment, she envisions a transformation that communicates the lifestyle and personal taste of the client, while incorporating her own style. Each garden is designed and built with all materials including stone,…
Party at the Fire Bowl
Throughout the summer and into the fall, sitting outside near a fire evokes summer camp, a perfect ending to a long day enjoying nature, bee stings and muscle strain. A song around the campfire, s’mores and stick-roasted sausages perform a prelude to a night sleeping under the stars. But why stop when the trees are…
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta It’s hard to believe that it is already Fall. In California, leaves don’t change much in a drought, no matter what time of year. But as another October becomes a thing of the past, much of the country can already feel the promise of winter. So let’s talk about frostproof terracotta….
Eye of the Day Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Are you looking for something unique or special this holiday season? The Eye of the Day Holiday Gift Guide for 2014 has you covered. These gifts come from all around the world and are sure to be statement pieces in the home or garden. 1. Mini Greek Oil Jars Handmade in Crete. These oil jars are…
Landscaping to Keep Your Friends: An Outdoor Makeover
The owners of this classic Mediterranean home in Glendale, California contacted Sally Farnum of SE Farnum Associates in Altadena for a new front yard design requiring minimal maintenance and low water use. Her design included a Gladding McBean Oil Jar fountain conversion in Caribbean, as well as two Gladding McBean planters flanking the front entrance….
