In an attempt to quantify the ongoing discovery of a New York City folk tradition—which appears to be Italian American—I’ve created this map of sites in Brooklyn where one can find planters decorated with beach pebbles. I’ll be updating the map as I come across new houses.

I’ve located many of these sites with the help of others, in particular Anthony Scotto and Annabella Sciorra. Please let me know if you come across similar decorative work in New York City (and elsewhere!).