Jonathan Glancey on Leicester's new John [ Guardian Unlimited ] Jun 02, 2008  John Lewis's newest store looks like a big box wrapped in fancy tights. Is this really what Leicester needs? By Jonathan Glancey Read More ...

Show your all-American colors for Fourth [ Macon Telegraph ] Jun 26, 2008  There are few homeowners who forgo decorating for Christmas, so why should July Fourth be neglected? With patriotism running high this election year, up the ante on your curb appeal with vintage-inspired decor. Decorate with tea-stained bunting, reproduced Civil War-era textiles, red and white garden flowers and, of course, a multitude of stars and stripes. Read More ...

Family helps others through nonprofit or [ New Jersey Herald ] Jun 23, 2008  FRANKFORD -- After his birthday party this year, 9-year-old Chad Frey got his biggest surprise: The best presents are the ones you give to others. For his June 1 pool and skateboarding party, Chad told his friends he didn't want presents for himself. Read More ...

The Perfect Whites [ Contract Magazine ] Jun 03, 2008  Renowned textile designer Suzanne Tick has brought her considerable knowledge of woven textiles to yet another medium, and the results celebrate the best of both materials. Read More ...

Dewey plans 4th of July festivities [ Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise ] Jun 29, 2008  The 4th of July celebration begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Don Tyler Park. The Lions Club will have food available beginning at that time. Read More ...

Try a vintage patriotic look for the Fou [ Belleville News-Democrat ] Jun 28, 2008  -- Read More ...

Give your home a patriotic look for July [ Seattle Times ] Jun 28, 2008  With patriotism running high this election year, up the ante on your curb appeal for the Fourth of July with vintage-inspired décor... Read More ...

Anyone can use toile on a wedding dress, [ Waco Tribune-Herald ] Jun 28, 2008  By Cindy V. Culp Read More ...

Getting married on a shoestring [ Stuff ] Jun 26, 2008  A wedding can be done on a budget but it takes lots of planning. So he's popped the question, or you have, and now you are planning your wedding. Once the butterflies of excitement have worn off, how are you going to pay for it? What is your budget? Can the folks pitch in to help out? Read More ...

Master Gardeners sponsor tour [ Thief River Falls Times ] Jun 24, 2008  The Pennington County Master Gardeners will sponsor the 2008 Garden Tour, which will be held Thursday, June 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets and directions are available at all locations. Read More ...

Hosiery house [ Guardian Unlimited ] Jun 01, 2008  Life & style: John Lewis's newest store looks like a box wrapped in fancy tights. Is this really what Leicester needs? Read More ...

Thailand's furniture exports to the GCC [ AME Info ] Jun 02, 2008  Thai furniture exports to the Gulf Cooperative Council States are expected to cross $30m in 2008, with figures for the first four months of 2008 showing an increase over the same period last year. Read More ...

This Fourth of July, try a vintage patri [ Richmond Times-Dispatch ] Jun 25, 2008  DALLAS Few homeowners forgo decorating for Christmas, so why should the Fourth of July be neglected? With patriotism running high this election year, up the ante on your curb appeal with vintage-inspired decor. Decorate with tea-stained bunting, reproduction Civil War-era textiles, red and white garden flowers and, of course, a multitude of stars and stripes. Read More ...

Key strokes [ The Examiner ] Jun 20, 2008  Local artist shows award-winning touch with hand-made dresses Read More ...

Wallpaper and Textile Show in China [ Interior Design ] Jun 05, 2008  The Asia market is expanding exponentially -- wallpaper and textile manufacturers looking to break in should head to Shanghai for the 6th China International Wallpaper & Decorative Textile Exposition . Billed as the largest of its kind in the country, the event will be held September 3-5. Read More ...

Xennia successfully develops new applica [ Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jun 29, 2008  In January 2008 TenCate acquired 75% of the shares of Xennia Technology Ltd. near Cambridge. The main reason for this acquisition is primarily to accelerate the opportunity to use inkjet technology to produce technical textiles. Read More ...

H&M Second-Quarter Profit Gains Least in [ Bloomberg.com ] Jun 17, 2008  June 18 -- Hennes & Mauritz AB , Europe's second-largest clothes retailer, said profit in the quarter ended May 31 rose 14 percent, the slowest rate in two years, as faster inflation kept shoppers away. Read More ...

Charles River and Five Tees Bring 'Green [ Impressions Magazine ] Jun 21, 2008  The Imprinted Sportswear Show is traveling to Providence, R.I., for its annual New England show, to be held July 18-20. Many apparel vendors will debut eco-friendly styles, including Charles River Apparel , Medford, Mass., and Five Tees Inc. Read More ...