Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts Designs Thoughtful and Practical California Gardens In our continued series, Blueprint, that covers the work and projects of landscape and garden professionals, we are happy to count Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts in Santa Barbara, California as one of our most loyal designers. She has been using Eye of the Day as…
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Q&A with Pinky Lark Farnum of Lark Farnum Floral Design
Q&A with Pinky Lark Farnum of Lark Farnum Floral Design A native Angeleno with stints in Philadelphia and Rome, Lark Farnum, better known to friends and family as Pinky, has always tried to bring a calming, creative touch to the world around her. She studied Art History at Bryn Mawr College, designed window displays at…
Musings On Design: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture Part 2
This is Part 2 of our interview with Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture with the principal architect himself. To read the first part, please visit here. EOD: Based on your portfolio that definitely seems to be a case. It can be difficult to make sure all work in harmony, but your clients must know who…
Musings On Design: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture Part 1
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture and the Spirit of Place The spirit of a place. This concept comes up throughout our interview with Jeffrey Gordon Smith, principal architect of Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture based in Baywood-Los Osos, CA. There is a respect and celebration of space throughout the work of Smith and his firm….
The Landscape Professional and Client Relationship Part 2
The Landscape Professional and Client Relationship, Part II Principal at Arcadia Studio in Santa Barbara and a resident of Los Olivos, Carol Puck Erickson, ASLA, has an extensive portfolio of residences and arid gardens in Arizona and beautiful installations throughout California, Puck was initially educated in the visual arts, which still informs her work. She…
Design and Los Angeles Love: Interview with Mark Rios of RCH Studios
Design and Los Angeles Love: Interview with Mark Rios of Rios Clementi Hale Studios The easiest way to the heart of a native Angeleno is to give accolades about their beloved, but often maligned, city. Mark Rios, FASLA, FAIA, Founding Principal of the award-winning and admired design firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios in Los Angeles,…
