I am working on a lovely project this week for a family that recently moved to Los angeles. They moved to Los Angeles from England, and as the English love gardens they’re completely redoing the landscaping around the house. This…
I recently met Lois Burwell – a well-known and award-winning makeup artist who has worked on more than 45 films. She’s married to John Toll, an award-winning cinematographer. Somewhat coincidentally both Lois and John won Oscars for their work on…
While I love my water features (and the Aqualens in particular), I get especially excited about my stainless steel sculptures. With that in mind, I’m thrilled that one of my Steel Eyes has been selected and transported to Reed’s in…
The town of Kotor is a beautiful World Heritage Site full of historical monuments located on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro. As such, Kotor was established as Santa Barbara’s sister city in the fall of 2009, and you can read…
As I’ve said in the past, I really enjoy making new and different pieces of art. This week I have an especially interesting project as a client in San Francisco is having me design a ‘Wedding Cake’ fountain (sketch at…
Earlier in the year I read that Cottage Health Systems, located in Goleta CA, was going to “completely rebuild Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The new hospital will provide enlarged emergency care and surgical capabilities, an expanded Center for Wound Management,…
Have you ever searched for yourself on Google? If you’re in business there’s a good chance that other people are searching for you on Google, so it’s not a bad idea to check and see what the big G has…
I am working on a great project for Al Barari Luxury Villa Homes in Dubai this week. I have been working with various designers in Dubai for some time now and it is always great to be involved as they…
I was approached by Whatley Manor Hotel about 13 years ago to make a sphere fountain for them. Whatley Manor is a “beautifully restored Cotswold manor house hotel and spa that draws on creative talent from around the world to…
I received a wonderful testimonial from Madeline at Garden Accents in West Conshohocken, PA today. Even better, Madeline was kind enough to include several excellent photos of their ‘display’ Aqualens! Here’s what Madeline had to say: Dear Allison, Attached please…
Every now and again I receive unsolicited testimonials from my customers. I thought it would be nice to share those testimonials in my blog both to mix things up and to give a perspective on my art other than mine.…
I’m excited! I’ve been on a project for the new 4 Seasons Hotel that’s opening in Orlando in 2014. In fact, it’s been in the planning stage for 2 long years, and I’m now building the actual fountain. The project…
While my business largely revolves around pre-designed garden water features, such as the Aqualens, and garden sculptures such as the Steel Eye, I also custom-design sculptures, garden art, and water features. In fact, some of my favorite pieces are custom…
The Chelsea Gardner is a little oasis in the centre of Chelsea and one of the best and most upscale garden shops in all of the United Kingdom. If you’re in London or Chelsea I recommend a visit as they’re…
Hi everyone, today I thought I’d share a wonderful article that was written (about me) by Avary Stone: Allison Armour: If Mother Nature had a Welding Torch Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, there has existed a growing disparity…