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…
fountains
Book Review: Fountains – Splash and Spectacle
FOUNTAIN AS MUSE Sunday morning. Outside the bank of our bedroom windows, the fountain’s splash and play completely encompass the peacefulness of home. Our shy friend, a tiny iridescent green hummingbird is curiously eyeing the droplets arcing into the air. Especially while we are all thinking about water problems in California, enjoying a few moments…
Groundskeeping: Exploring Urban Landscapes and Frederick Law Olmsted
GROUNDSKEEPING is about my travels for my life’s work, keeping Eye of the Day fresh and exciting not just for me, but our clients and customers. I am always trying to find what others are seeking for their designs. Like a chef experimenting with ingredients and flavors to interest his public, I look for those…
City Fountains I Have Loved
City Fountains I Have Loved My love of city fountains begins with my formative years. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles where my father was a news photographer and intimately knew the nooks and crannies of the city. Family drives all over the state and especially throughout greater L.A. were always amazing;…
Stylish and Sustainable Garden Design
Stylish and Sustainable Garden Design Living and designing in California, the ongoing and severe drought we’re experiencing is on everyone’s minds. And as such, drought-tolerant gardens are rapidly replacing outdated water-thirsty landscapes. While everyone is on board with the concept of a drought-tolerant garden I inevitably hear the same hesitation from clients – they don’t…
Elements of Style: The Classic Mediterranean Garden
Elements of Style: The Classic Mediterranean Garden A classic Mediterranean style garden is typically low-maintenance, drought tolerant and perfect for a climate dry and hot in Summer and warm and moist in Winter. For those of us living in California, this seems a perfect fit. Traveling throughout the Mediterranean region, focused on the landscape and…
