As founder/editor of decor8, I'm approached daily by readers looking to locate everything from rugs to lighting. It's so much fun when I can seek and gather for them, I view it as an exciting treasure hunt. I was recently approached by a reader in Atlanta on a quest for modern outdoor fabric so I compiled an extensive list of resources. After sending them to her I realized that my Simply Stated friends may benefit so this post is for you. I think it ties in rather nicely with Patio Spruce Up: A Few Great Shops from last week. And since many don't have time to sew, I've included stores that sell plenty of pillows, cushions and in some cases, drapes too. Ready for a little patio redux?

Angela Adams outdoor fabrics. I think these are super crisp and fresh.

Outdoor pillows from SCAD's Working Class Studio.

Links to bookmark:

• Outdoor Textiles
• Kingsley-Bate
• Tropitone
• Warp Weft Co.
• Grandin Road
• Arthur Lauer
• Frontgate
• Ballard Designs
• Restoration Hardware
• Lane Venture
• Designer Fabrics
• Sunbrella
• Crate and Barrel

Juicy colors and ethnic patterned pillows from West Elm.

This geometric Robert Kaufman design is superb from Hancock's of Paducah.

Three of my favorite patterns over at Calico Corners (I love their stores).

And who can forget Pottery Barn, they are totally rockin' it this season with a hot collection of outdoor fabrics, accessories, and furniture. I'm crazy about this outdoor area with the low comfy seating, this looks like a sweet spot for grillin' and chillin'. The view isn't bad either. I lived oceanfront only once in my life and it was enough to make every home since not quite good enough. I loved all the entertaining my family did and falling asleep to the sound of waves at night. Take it from me, don't ever live on the beach if you don't intend to stay there for the rest of your life because it's the ultimate curse. I digress...

So ladies and gents, show of hands... how many of you have an outdoor space to decorate? Do you treat this space as an extra room in warmer months or do you tend to neglect it? Where do you shop for your fabrics, any good finds we don't know about yet? 

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From dressy boxwoods to casual wildflowers, there are so many plants and flowers to choose from to dress up your outdoor space. Whether you have a sprawling patio or a tiny balcony your options extend beyond greens and blooms to include furniture, outdoor fabrics, lighting, flooring, patio umbrellas, planters, garden tools, all depending on your needs and budget.

So tell us, where do find the good stuff?

All items shown above can be purchased here in the NYBG Shop.

Here's where I find some of my favorite things in addition to Target, Anthropologie, and Homegoods:

• Fat Finch
• Windowbox
• Grandin Road
• Ballard Designs
• GRDN
• Frontgate
• Smith & Hawken
• NYBG Shop
• Restoration Hardware

Lattice patio umbrella from Warp Weft Co., Swaziland Garden Pot from Anthropologie, campy planters from perch, simple spring plant and planter from Jayson Home & Garden, bead canvas sun hat and lilypad camp stool from Hable Construction.

Where do you shop? Any great stores to share that we don't know about? Do tell!

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