In a Glazed Daze in Italy: Glazed terracotta pottery From concrete planters to Italian terracotta pots, custom glazing has been one of Eye of the Day’s strengths for over fifteen years. We are sometimes amazed by the wild colors envisioned by one designer after another for special colors or finishes, but always try to provide…
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Why Expensive Pottery for Your Garden?
Why Expensive Pottery for Your Garden? Whether you are a garden enthusiast or if you’re like me and have gardening in your soul, no doubt you are always on the lookout for great pots—not just great shapes and styles but pottery that lasts. English lead containers and Francesco del Re’s pure bronze pots might be…
The Clay Authority – Debunking the Myth of Impruneta Clay
The Clay Authority – Debunking the Myth of Impruneta Clay If you don’t have a subscription to Garden Design magazine, you really should do yourself a favor and get one. This new issue, Spring 2016, has a beautifully presented article about the legendary pottery artisans of the small hill commune of Impruneta just outside of…
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…
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…
On the Road Again…
…from the Travel Journal of Brent Freitas, CEO/Owner of Eye of the Day Over the last few years we have focused on survival and have been importing only products that have become our staples: Italian terracotta, French Anduze pottery and hand-thrown Greek terracotta pots. Pre-Recession, Eye of the Day traveled throughout the world and brought…
