The Post Montecito is a thoughtfully restored retail and dining destination shaped through close collaboration between the client and a talented team of architects, designers, and builders. The landscape design introduces a series of defined seating zones that encourage lingering beneath mature pepper trees and cascading wisteria. Aging flagstone and mismatched brick were replaced with a unified field of weathered brick, establishing a cohesive and durable hardscape language across the site. A curated selection of Greek terracotta planters was integrated throughout the property, adding vertical structure, rhythm, and moments of focus within the pedestrian experience. The planting palette was designed to visually complement the adjacent Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, echoing its soft, natural character through a mix of California natives and select ornamental species.  The result is a refined, climate-appropriate landscape that balances environmental context with the needs of a vibrant retail setting.

landscape architecture by CJM::LA / @cjm_la
furnishings by MN Studio / @mnstudiointeriors
photography by Caitlin Atkinson / @caitlinatkinson_photography

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Nina Kincaid is the person behind Coco Rose Design, a floral design company based in Santa Barbara that specializes in elegant and charming weddings. Her Instagram account is a constant feed of beautiful floral arrangements from pretty and sweet bouquets to bold and bright centerpieces. Nina’s work draws from both her surroundings and her Hawaiian roots marked by flowers and plants that are both romantic and environmentally conscious. This floral design is for a wedding at El Encanto in the foothills of Santa Barbara illustrates this aesthetic elegantly accented by our French Anduze pottery.

Coco Rose Design

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Kelsey Fair of Design utilizes her background in painting, photography, and metal sculpture to create unique and custom built designs for each of her customers. Her inspiration comes from drawing out the natural sophistication of nature’s own landscaping found throughout the coastal areas of California. She utilized Eye of the Day’s service team by hand selecting each of these Greek planters and having them custom colored for her vision of a rustic chic design.

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Grace Design Associates designs and builds world-class gardens. Meandering paths and restrained plantings blend seamlessly into the breath-taking natural landscape at this idyllic California surf getaway. Juxtaposed with this simple backdrop, showy succulents in stylish pots add depth, richness and a little drama to the space. The hot tub, propane “campfire”, lounging and dining areas provide creature comforts and relaxed, year-round outdoor living. Photo Credit: Holly Lepere.

Margie Grace

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Paul Hendershot Design is located in Ojai, California and specializes in a classic approach to landscape design. This project combines European-style pea gravel landscaping and local, drought-tolerant plants highlighted by pottery. The resulting landscape complements the existing architecture and ties the property in with the surrounding Southern California area. Throughout the garden are traditional antique Greek pithari and other pottery which complete the sophisticated design. Photo Credit: Alicia Cattoni

Paul Hendershot

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Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture is a full-service landscape architecture, design, and design build firm specializing in high end design. This Shell Beach home was remodeled with an emphasis on improving indoor-outdoor connections and accentuating ocean views. Comprised of 3 fire pits, multiple balconies and patios, elegant pottery, and a spa this project provided a variety of outdoor spaces for entertainment and relaxation. Cool colored plantings complemented the warmer stone elements throughout the project, embodying a Mediterranean atmosphere. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky

Jeffrey Gordon Smith

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Inspired by Spanish architecture and landscapes, the clients of Rob Maday Landscape Architecture desired a bespoke garden that extends the living of their new home, provides for a variety of program elements, and celebrates California-inspired living. Contemporary Italian terracotta planters and a set of Versailles citrus planters complement the design. Rob Maday Landscape Architecture Photo Credit Holly Lepere

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Montecito Landscape is a small, boutique company specializing in landscape design and installation. To counter a water-thirsty lawn, they created a drought tolerant walking garden. The central pond and custom Eye of the Day fountain conversion are surrounded by a flowering meadow. Gravel garden paths meander through the garden. Rose, sage, lavender, and rosemary fill the garden with fragrance, color, and a sense of calm.

Chris Cullen

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Rick Button has spent more than thirty years as a landscape architect working in residential garden design from his office in Pasadena, California. For this multi-level property, Rick was able to use a number of pieces to highlight the unusual aspects of the space. A Gladding McBean Oil Jar serves as an integral part of a poolside water feature, while a custom Eye of the Day fountain is the focus of another part of the garden.

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Landscape architect Wendy Harper is based in Moorpark, California, but she has had the opportunity to design properties throughout Southern California. For this secluded Malibu home, Wendy skillfully chose and incorporated both subtly colored French Anduze planters and traditional Greek terracotta pots into the landscape design of a modern, yet traditional Mediterranean style estate. Wendy Harper Landscape Design

Wendy Harper

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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 includes a Gladding McBean Oil Jar fountain conversion in Caribbean, as well as two Gladding McBean planters flanking the front entrance. SE Farnum Associates.

Sally Farnum

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Montecito Landscape specializes in design and installation of residential landscapes. Company founder Chris Cullen learned that this homeowner wanted a water feature as a focal point and they found exactly what they were looking for in this French hand carved limestone Centrale style fountain. Chris was able to place it into the landscape in a way to make it seem as though it had always been there.

Chris Cullen

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