The calender may tell me that it is still Spring but my kid’s and I are singing a summer song. The trees are lush, flowers are in bloom, the sun is out, and the local water park is our destination. To me, nothing in decor says summer like floral fabric. I spent some time ogling floral fabrics on some of my favourite online fabric stores and here are some of the winners I picked out among the hundreds.

This lovely from hgtv's fabric collection reminds me of summer walks along the river.
This lovely from hgtv’s fabric collection reminds me of summer walks along the river. Sold at fabric.com for $15/yard.
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Very on trend with its variety of deep blues, this large scale floral sells for $14 at fabric.com
Paul Kauffman creates some of my favorite large scale florals. I made a shower curtain for my kid's bathroom with this bright, fun floral.
Paul Kaufman creates some of my favourite large scale florals. I made a shower curtain for my kid’s bathroom with a similar bright, fun floral of his. Sells for $20 at fabric.com
This fabric has pretty written all over it. It would be a perfect addition to a girl's bedroom whether she be 3 or 13.
This fabric has pretty written all over it. It would be a perfect addition to a girl’s bedroom whether she be 3 or 13. Sold at tonic living for $23.
The black background adds elegance to this beauty. Sold for $15 at fabric.com
The black background adds elegance to this beauty. Sold for $15 at fabric.com
A different kind of floral pattern. Very art nuevo in style.
A different kind of floral pattern. Very art nuevo in style.

Bold colours are not for everyone, even in summer. Here are some lovely summer prints with softer hues.

Another Paul Kaufman to love. I made my headboard with this fabric and the colours are very soothing.
Another Paul Kaufman to love. I made my headboard with this fabric and the colours are very soothing. Sold at tonic living for $24.
Robert Allen is another of my favorite designers of floral fabric. He has similar floral to this one in a variety of colours. Sold at
Robert Allen is another of my favorite designers of floral fabric. He has similar floral to this one in a variety of colours. Sold at robertallendesign.com.
A beautiful floral reminiscent of a water colour painting by Robert Allen. Sold at robertallendesign.com
A beautiful abstract floral reminiscent of a water colour painting. Sold at robertallendesign.com
Subtle and feminine, if you are willing to commit, this fabric would make lovely drapes.
Subtle and feminine, if you are willing to commit, this fabric would make lovely drapes. Sold by tonic living for $30.

If you are wanting to infuse your home with some summer charm, pretty new throw pillows are an impactful and inexpensive way to do it. All the links above will take you directly to where these fabrics are sold. If you don’t happen to sew, you can find the information for the fabric at the above links and have custom pillows made by various shops on Etsy (including mine! Shebajoux).  Tonic Living, one of the stores mentioned above, is a wonderful Canadian business which not only sells fabrics but will custom make your pillows for you.

Hope you enjoyed the eye candy!

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