Eye of the Day Garden Design Center

Very nice merchandise, pricy. If I had an estate I’d being a huge buyer, many appealing pieces here. Good stop, really liked walking the grounds.

It is with a feeling of success, accomplishment and satisfaction that I write this review. I have been chairperson of a former playground area of a planned community. I was responsible for converting this area to a serene environment for relaxing, reading, meditating and an opportunity to just enjoy nature.
The Eye of the Day nursery owners and staff, fully, professionally, and with much compassion helped me complete this task. I requested photos of fountains, benches, pots, and materials, advice, measurements, description of materials with a defined timetable. Susie and Brent, the owners, never attempted to persuade me to purchase the most expensive items, but carefully explained the durability, usefulness, and most appropriate merchandise to fill my needs. Even though I had to change order dates, cause delays, and decline parts of my order Susie and Bent always understood my needs, and even helped me solve many logistic problems along the way.
Yesterday, a large 3 tier fountain was delivered, and several large pottery pots. The crew, assisted by Brent, took much care, respect, and pride in the process of moving and installing very heavy and large cumbersome parts of the fountain.
Please accept my recommendation of Eye of Day Nursery, a business that furnishes high quality, beautiful merchandise, and provides caring, personal, service to fully meet all the needs of their customers. In addition, their employees share the same care, and pride that you enjoy as owner of the items you selected. Thank you Susie, Brent, and staff for your help and sincere concern to satisfy your customers wishes.
5÷29÷15
Linda M
Santa Barbara

We’ve been customers of Eye of the Day since their Solvang Days. My architect husband purchased several large fountains for the home he designed for us at that time. When they relocated to Carpinteria, he often stopped by to make recommendations to his clients. I loved stopping by just to see what was new and pick up some pots, plants or a gift. When we downsized a year ago, we purchased two smaller fountains from Eye of the Day which were beautifully delivered and installed personally by Brent and his crew. They made sure all was working well. We love their center, their products and Brent and Suzi Freitag, the people who own it.

I had a bad experience similar to that of JB J. above. I walk into the shop and tell the owner that I was referred by my gardener. I immediately become the target of sarcastic comments about gardeners wanting kick-​backs. What a jerk.

So here is my update. Brett and crew at Eye Of the Day provide the highest level of product and customer care. As both a garden and interior designer it is almost impossible to find this variety the variety of planters fountains garden statuary etc etc. The kind of personal investment in making a client happy also almost impossible to find these days. Whats not to like they will even custom finish a planter for you. My client and I chose a hard to match farrow and ball color we needed in a epoxy finish. They made sure it was right!
Your a fool if you dont go there and buy from them. Sure you can drop some bank if you its hard not too. Its an investment. Your getting pieces that will last a lifetime and add to the appeal and enjoyment of your home for you and perspective buyers. How do some planters increase value? take it from me a well appointed garden can make a world of difference. Dont buy throw away fiberglass planters get something well made something of quality. Buy from good people. Now this sounds like an advertisement but Im just a struggling designer in NYC. My client is happy I am happy with the quality and the service and that means the world to me.
As for the negative review I mentioned earlier well… I find it suspect to say the least. From a designers standpoint I can tell you some people are never pleased, will change their minds even make stuff up to get their way. Dont believe that hype. Go to the website and look for yourself. Thats my essay on the subject. Whenever I can i will buy from them.
Thanks Brett and crew. Ill post a link to photos when I have them available.

A few years ago I had the unfortunate circumstance of being hoodwinked by the amazing taste, assortment, environment, and selection of the Eye of The Day. I found the perfect fountain for my application. I was excited by this. When the finish of the fountain began to wear off, and I brought in a photo of it, the owner called me a lier to my face when he asked if I had used an abrasive cleaner on it – which I did not. After visiting several times and writing letters and providing photo documentation, what I learned is the owner of this establishment berated his employees in front of me on more than three occasions, calling them names in front of me! (I guess I shouldn’t have taken it personally when he called me a lier). Finally the owner said he would have my fountain re-​surfaced at no charge to me. I felt this was what should have happened in the first place, after the fountain was reinstalled, I received a bill for this. I swore I’d never do business this this guy again and I wanted everyone to know this. Unfortunately they have the best selection and most beautiful products around. If you don’t mind supporting a person with these values, go ahead and shop there. The employees were very nice, the owner is the problem, and unfortunately the profits go in his pocket.

Fun to wander around the Eye of the Day and imagine having the kind of money it takes to purchase absolutely anything to decorate your landscaping. From fountains and flowers, to gigantic pots and antique windows, this design center is extraordinary. I would give it five stars, for all of the unique finds, but everything is pricey. The staff is excellent and it was definatly a pleasant experience.

French, English, Italian, Greek, and Japanese pots and fountains for your pristinely maintained garden. Beautiful selection of products, many of which come pre-​weathered and pre-​moss covered to add a sense of permanence to your estate. There was even a paint-​chipped antique door imported from Egypt and ready for purchase and installation into your home. You can tell your friends that you’ve traveled far to find thee things, had them sent home by sea – all without the hassle of airports and the possibility of actual cultural exchange. Greece without the inconvenience of Greece.
Bring a briefcase of cash with you if you come here. You’ll need it if you intend to purchase anything.