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,…
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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…
A Mile High in Denver
In late Spring the opportunity to sell a complete container of Terrecotte San Rocco came our way. Kitchell Construction was managing the building and development of a large estate in the greater Denver area and because of Eye of the Day’s past and current collaborations with them, we were recommended by their Santa Barbara team. Everyone…
Inside the Pieces: Why We Love Authentic Pottery
Inside the Pieces: Why We Love Authentic Pottery Baked Earth series with Scott Semple Hello to all and nice to be here again. It’s a classic Fall morning here on the Central Coast. I am currently walking around the Eye of the Day showroom, sipping Mint tea, trying to keep Shorty the dog at bay…
Detour to Europe: How El Nino Led Us to Francesco del Re
In February of 1998 our lives were changed forever by El Niño. Eye of the Day was in its infancy, just two and a half years old and we became a statistic as the worst damaged business in Santa Barbara County. The federal government declared a disaster area and we lost nearly everything. But…what we…
