Fountain Conversion: A Michalis in the Garden We have been fortunate to have Rebecca Sweet write for The Yardstick in the past and knowing that she has a sustained love for Mediterranean gardens and is busy with clients seeking her expertise and experience, we are pleased that she took the time to answer some questions…
terracotta pottery
Groundskeeping: In a Glazed Daze in Italy
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…
The Clay Authority: Protecting Terracotta
The Clay Authority: Protecting Terracotta As a fifth generation Californian, it’s easy for me to take beautiful weather and sunny, sandy beaches for granted, I also realize that for most of the country, this time of year presents some concerns when it comes to taking care of your garden and terracotta planters Two years ago…
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…
Made in California – Gladding McBean Pottery
Made in California: Gladding McBean Pottery Since 2005, Eye of the Day has carried products from Gladding McBean, the Lincoln, California based manufacturer of not only beautiful glazed artisan pottery, but of terracotta, clay pipes, tile, and much more. Their popular oil jars are best sellers at Eye of the Day and grace gardens and…
