As we near the holidays, we find ourselves needing a break from the daily pummeling of post-election news, but with the constant overload, our interest in the Presidency has been heightened. So, let’s take a non-political walk with the U.S. Presidents through their White House gardens. All the Presidents’ Gardens; Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses,…
Garden Design
Book Review for Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Outdoor Spaces
Book Review: Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Outdoor Spaces, by Michelle Slatalla One of our favorite websites for home inspiration is Remodelista: Sourcebook for Considered Living. Its companion website, Gardenista: Sourcebook for Cultivated Living, appeals to our outdoor aesthetic, with posts on garden style, plants, seeds, projects, indoor gardens, outdoor gardens and more. Michelle Slatalla,…
Lisa Cox Landscape Design: Before and After European Farmhouse Garden
Today, Eye of the Day interviews Lisa Cox of Lisa Cox Landscape Design on a recent project in Los Olivos, California. Lisa is a designer we love to work with and it’s always a joy when she stops by the showroom sourcing decor for her designs. As the season slowly transitions into Fall here in California,…
Book Review of Gardens – An Essay on the Human Condition
Book Review GARDENS: AN ESSAY ON THE HUMAN CONDITION by Robert Pogue Harrison This title caught my eye while browsing in my favorite bookstore in Austin, Texas and I really thought Brent would like it. I’m only about half way through it, but Harrison’s writing has me hooked. He shows us why gardens have become…
DIY Project How to Make a Succulent Fountain
DIY: How to Make a Succulent Fountain Looking for a way to add a beautiful and water friendly feature to your garden? We’ve got the perfect garden project for your next weekend outdoors. Here at Eye of the Day, Amelia Richardson, better known as Mimi, takes care of the succulent plantings around the store. An…
Paul Hendershot and Designing with Water Features
When Paul Hendershot and his trusty dog Chief walk through the door, our day at Eye of the Day becomes just that much better. Paul likes to stroll through the store, seeing new products and picking the pieces he wants to show his clients. He’s funny and warm and stiletto sharp. We were looking at…
