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 April 9, 2012
by Tammy Adamson-McMullen
Most of us no longer see our homes as solely being the space between our walls. Today, "home" lies outside, too, as a recent survey of landscape architects bears out.
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Dec. 7, 2012
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
 As promised, Marv and Val Cummins contacted YourDecoratingResource.com with information about how they produce their beautifully painted gourds.
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Oct. 30, 2012
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
 Autumn tends to bring out "the decorator" in people. Maybe it's because there are so many art fairs, craft festivals and home shows at this time of year. Or maybe it's because Mature Nature puts on a color explosion that inspires us to follow suit.
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 June 5, 2012
by Tammy Adamson-McMullen
Now that summer months are here, you might be planning backyard parties, picnics and other get-togethers. It's sometimes hard to backdrop music into those occasions—other than cranking up indoor speakers and opening the windows. But here's another solution which recently came across my desk that you might want to consider.
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May 10, 2012
by Tammy Adamson-McMullen
Ahhhh, spring. It's that time of year when leaves emerge in every shade of green; flowers bloom in places we don't remember planting; and many of us start thinking about home improvement.
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 Jan. 11, 2012
by Tammy Adamson-McMullen
It's January. Even as I write this, it's cold and gray outside, and there's snow in the forecast for the weekend. The first month of the year is a time when many of us in colder climes aren't doing a lot of outdoor fix-up nor even thinking about it. However, there are a few things you can do outdoors to brighten up your view from the inside—and it only takes a little bit of time, creativity and help from Mother Nature.
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Oct. 21, 2011
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
Proper lighting is important not only for your home's interior but for the exterior, too. Outdoor lighting enhances your visibility, safety and security while adding to your home's aesthetics. It also allows you to spend more time in outdoor spaces. Having adequate outdoor lighting in those spaces is especially desirable right now, as the days are growing shorter.
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Sept. 8, 2011
by Tammy Adamson-McMullen
I'm crazy about Mother Nature and like to spend as much time with her as possible. But there are some downsides to her "personality," such as mold, mildew and algae. These buggers are especially problematic in my neck of the woods, here in the Pacific Northwest, where they grow and flourish year-round. There's little relief from their persistence, even in the dog days of summer, and tackling them is an ongoing job.
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Aug. 26, 2011
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
There's a lot of information out there about the trend toward preserving rather than discarding. Even here, on YourDecoratingResource, you'll find several articles dealing with the trend toward recycled, refurbished and repurposed goods in all sorts of home furnishings, from wallpaper and small accessories to large furniture items. (See Making Do.)
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July 24, 2011
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
As reported in the color trend story elsewhere in YourDecoratingResource.com, design gurus say that happier‒and even some wacky‒colors are working their way into home décor. These colors are thought to be popular because they provide some relief to the stress-heavy world we're living in right now.
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 July 1, 2011
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
Wooden benches, flower boxes, potting tables, occasional tables, lawn chairs and swings are just a few of the furnishings that help make outdoor spaces look homey. But left unprotected from sun, rain and other elements of Mother Nature, they soon begin to crack, splinter, fade or discolor with mold and mildew. Over time, they also can lose their structural integrity.
Fortunately, there are so many products on the market that can help, from solid-color coatings to more translucent stains and toners. Often the problem is just trying to decide which one to use.
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May 4, 2011
By Tammy Adamson-McMullen
This is the time of year when our homes take on an Alice in Wonderland quality: They get bigger, bigger and bigger ...
As the grass and flowers grow, so, too, do our living spaces as we head out to patios, decks, porches, lawns and gardens. The great outdoors in recent years has become an important part of modern at-home living.
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