Prints Etc. Handprinted Custom Fabric

Lately I feel like the Goldilocks of fabric selection. It seems that every time I find the perfect pattern, it doesn't come in the colorway that I need...or if I find the right color, the style isn't right. It's super annoying and I often wish that ordering high quality, custom fabric was an easier endeavor.

Bob Burns, the founder of Prints Etc., obviously understands my angst because he set up his fabric company to cater to customization. Prints Etc. is one of the few groups that offers handprinted fabrics that can be ordered on any ground (there are 10 and that includes linens, silks, and outdoor) in any one of their 42 colors (plus custom colors are available). Wow...

Besides the color and fabric options, I love the mix of designs that Bob and his wife Lenore have come up with. Their collection of prints includes a very unique and diverse mix of styles. You'll find everything from stately damasks and painterly flowers to mod geometrics. The following are some of my favorites:

End Papers - Maze

Easton - Dharma

Teddy - Isadora - Medina

This line is actually not represented by a showroom here in Dallas, so I'm not sure about the pricing yet, but I'll assume that the cost is reflective of the quality and craftsmanship inherent in their product (i.e. not inexpensive). When the budget allows, it's definitely worth the extra expense to get exactly what you want.

What are your thoughts on the fabric designs of Prints Etc.? The idea of being able to get the print I want in just the right color sounds like heaven to me!

Unsaturated + Saturated Living Room Board

It's been a while since I posted a design board, so I decided to create one that shows a living room scheme. I started with a fabulous smoky coal gray sofa from Jayson Home and a few bold pieces of art by Susie Reiss that I saw on Artsicle (another gallery that offers a rental option like Rise Art). The idea was to bring subdued tones together with saturated ones. I also mixed some rather classic pieces with more modern wares. Have a look...

Untitled 2003.25 by Susie Reiss

Touch by Susie Reiss

1940 Large Aerial Silver Gelatin Photograph - Etsy

Faceted Capiz Pendant - Furbish

White Marble Lamp - VandM

Greta Table - Jayson Home

Ellis Sofa - Jayson Home

Neon Orange Piper Pillow - Shop Ten 25 w/ Julia B. Monogram

Deep Abstract Pink Wash Pillow - Shop Ten 25

Vintage Italian Marble Triangular Coffee Table - VandM

Brass Ginger Jar - Etsy

Vintage Murano Candy Dish/Ashtray - Etsy

Midcentury Campaign Style Tables - Etsy

Empiric 2055 Rochelle Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Empiric

Pair of Retro Pop Lime Lounge Chairs - VandM

Olin Grey Rug - Crate & Barrel

Well, what do you think? Do you like the color mix? There is a lot of pink and red and I'm really liking how those shades look with the greys. Do you have any favorite items? I love the wild lime chair with the retro fabric...the shape is amazing. Unfortunately, it's part of a pair that is pretty pricey. On the unsaturated side, I really like the vintage aerial photograph. Because of the rural landscape, as first glance it looks like abstract art.