Home Textiles Today - April 29, 2002

Avonhome recently became a licensing partner with Jonathan Adler, who designs haute couture for the home. But equally as noteworthy is that for the first time in the company's 75-year history as a table linen supplier, Avonhome is adding four new categories to its roster of goods — decorative pillows, throws, accent rugs and window treatments — through its partners...

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