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…
Planters, Pots, and Containers
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,…
Terracotta Incognito: The Method Behind the Form
Terra Incognito: The Method Behind the Form There are various forming methods than can be used when working with clay. As a self-proclaimed clay nerd, I can tell you that one of my favorite parts of the journey is actually forming the piece. There is a “form” and there is a “surface” and if you…
Italian Terracotta Pottery Adds Elegance to Your Outdoor Areas
Planted pots and containers add color and visual interest to your landscape design, garden and outdoor living areas. Choosing the right pots can be a challenge with the wide variety of options available today. Consider adding beautiful Italian terracotta pottery, created to handle the elements and last for decades. What is Galestro Clay? Eye of…
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….
