YOUR PLACE.REMEMBER DIANA: It's been 10 years since the tragic death of Princess Diana Noun 1. Princess Diana - English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997) Diana, Lady Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales , and fans will mark the occasion Sunday with a memorial concert at London's Wembley Stadium For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). For the railway station, see Wembley Stadium railway station. Football in England . Rose lovers everywhere can celebrate her legacy with the Diana, Princess of Wales Diana, princess of Wales orig. Lady Diana Frances Spencer (born July 1, 1961, Sandringham, Norfolk, Eng.—died Aug. 31, 1997, Paris, France) Consort (1981–96) of Charles, prince of Wales. Hybrid Tea hybrid tea n. Any of a class of cultivated hybrid roses originally developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, noted especially for their long-stemmed flowers in a wide range of strong colors and for their extended blooming season. Rose by Jackson & Perkins. Adorned with large, ivory-colored blooms with soft pink blush and a tea-rose scent, the rose was specifically chosen by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund was set up after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. It received money set aside by Diana's will, contributions by her former husband, The Prince of Wales, donations by the public, and the proceeds from Elton John's new . Since its launch in 1998, sales of the rose have raised more then $2 million for the fund. The suggested retail price is $19.95 for one bush, or $54.95 for a set of three. Available by calling (800) 872-7673, or online at www.jacksonandperkins.com. -- Simone Schramm Trimm ELEGANT LIGHTS: Brighten your space with new period-style pendants, chandeliers and wall sconces from Meyda Lighting's Craftsman Revival Series. The electric reproduction of the Chelsea Mini Pendant is made with a cloth-covered wire paddle switch to make it look authentic. A goblet-shaped white opal glass shade covers the bulb and hangs from a handsome fixture hand-finished in brass or antique nickel. The light can be adjusted to hang between 13.5 and 83 inches from the ceiling. The suggested retail price is $149.00. Available by calling (800) 222-4009, or online at www.meyda.com. COOL CHAIR: Danish furniture maker Hee Welling didn't have to look far to find inspiration for his stackable, solid- steel chair. It was the inside of a refrigerator, the slatted shelves specifically, that got the creative juices flowing for this industrial designer. The Hee Chair, which comes in green, white and yellow, has a durable powder coat finish that makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The finish protects the solid steel underneath and lends the seat a slight "give" for comfort. The chair stands 31 inches tall and retails for $200 at local Design Within Reach stores and online at www.dwr.com. A special summer sale has the chair's price cut to $98. CRAFTY GIFTS: The art of knitting and crocheting has stitched up a young, hip following in recent years. Lion Brand Yarn has just released two new how-to books featuring a variety of patterns for unique projects you can wear, show off or give as gifts. "Just Gifts" (Potter Craft; $12), includes patterns for whimsical gifts such as cat toys shaped like sushi and coffee cozies in the pattern of the blue and white Greek diner cups ubiquitous in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . "Just Socks" (Potter Craft; $12) offers patterns for Norwegian-style footed slippers and Fair Isle Fair Isle, island, c.3 sq mi (7.8 sq km), off N Scotland, southernmost of the Shetland Islands. It is known for its knitted hosiery of bright, many-colored design and for its bird sanctuary. heart socks. Designed for beginners and pros alike, the books are available at Borders Books and Barnes & Noble. VINTAGE ART: Wine lovers can display bottles of their favorite varietals with unique and artistic stone sculptures handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft by Brooklyn artist Robin Antar. Featured on the HGTV HGTV Home and Garden Television series "That's Clever," Antar carves each Wine Knot from a solid piece of stone. Measuring 16 inches tall, the Knots come in white, teal teal: see duck. teal Any of about 15 species (genus Anas, family Anatidae) of small dabbling ducks found on the major continents and many islands. Many are popular game birds. blue or a range of customized colors and can hold two bottles each. The suggested retail price is $475 for white knots and $525 for colored knots. For purchase information, call (718) 375-5156, or e-mail info@rantar.com. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- color) no caption (Diana, Princess of Wales Hybrid Tea Rose) (2 -- color) no caption (Meyda Lighting's Craftsman Revival Series) (3 -- color) no caption (Hee Chair) (4 -- color) no caption (wine art) (5 -- color) no caption (book: "Just Gifts") |
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