Wood Mosaic Tiles | Bring the outdoors in with wood mosaic tiles. An alternative to porcelain, these squares of reclaimed bamboo, rosewood and teak can be fashioned into a variety of patterns in floors, countertops, back splashes or fire place surrounds. Most popular is the rosewood and teak "random blend". Made from sustainably harvested wood and plantation lumber too small to be used in furniture making, these tiles are beautiful and "green." To accommodate wood's expansion and contraction in humidity, the company has created a special grout for installation. $42-$55 per square foot.

Fortis Arbor Wood Mosaics. (773) 883-2030,
www.fluxstudios.com.

SIGG Water Bottles | Accessorize with a water carrier? Join Madonna, Cindy Crawford, Demi Moore and other celebrities who've been spotted toting stylish portable SIGG water bottles. Fashioned from single pieces of aluminum, they are recyclable and come in 105 designs from polka-dots to paisley. Kids can choose from patterns from farm pets to sailboats. The baked-on non-toxic inner lining accommodates orange juice, soda or water with no taste transfer and the metal leaves no aftertaste. $18-$21.

SIGG Switzerland. (203) 321-1218,
www.sigg.com.

Digital Velocity Compact Vapor Generator | For a crinkle-free crisp look without a trip to the cleaners, try Reliable Corporation's new age iron. The Compact Vapor Generator creates steam internally, so there are no water spots, no burnt clothes and a professionally smooth finish. Because self-generated steam allows ironing at a lower temperature, fabrics are preserved while avoiding exposure to potentially dangerous dry cleaning chemicals. An LCD display ensures correct settings and signals when the water level is low. $129.

Reliable Corporation. 1-800-268-1649,
www.reliablecorporation.com.

USB Memory Stick | No, that computer is not growing branches. That twig is enclosing a wafer-thin USB memory drive. Created by Dutch designer Guido Ooms, the hollowed-out, sanded twigs bring a touch of nature to the mechanical world. In different sizes for laptops and PCs, all USB twigs have a "handle" for easy insertion and removal. USB Memory Stick.

Available in varying levels of memory. $59-$99. +31(0)624548631,
www.oooms.nl.