Gorgeously packaged and presented, the Iced Tea Duo ($39) comes with an assortment of four teas for your summer brewing refreshment pleasure. Selections include flavored teas like mango and strawberry, or green, black and herbal varieties. Along with this comes a special tea pot that makes brewing a snap, and a chic presentation pitcher so you can wow your friends and loved ones with your newly mastered tea skills. [buy it]

I sure could use a Lavender Therapeutic Hothouse Comfort Pillow ($44) today. This French Provencal Lavender and buckwheat filled pillow can be heated up in the microwave and placed on the body to provide comfort, relieve tension and soothe sore muscles. Sweet and simple botanical designs are printed on the silk/cotton blend cover. [buy it]

Beauty and taste don’t always come together as flawlessly as in Himalania Coarse Pink Salt ($11). Imported from India, this additive free, all natural salt gets its precious pink color from naturally occurring minerals like copper, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Bottled in a sleek jar with a stainless steel lid, this tasty salt dates all the way back to the Mesozoic Era! [buy it]

Maybe it’s my innate love for animals, or maybe my fondness of the game of chess, or maybe the blatant craftsmanship of the Flowery Turtle Wooden Chess Set ($203) that has pulled at my heart. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I’m in love! This chess board is handcarved out of kepelan wood by designer Ketut Sandi, who has been carving chess boards for over seventeen years. Prepare for a great battle on the back of this ever patient sea turtle with a good friend. [buy it]

Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, the OrienTales Secrets Fish Box ($33) combines modern design with traditional Chinese applied arts of the 18th century. This hand decorated trinket box is a chic way to store any personal secrets of your own. Bug eyes, scales and a stubby tail invoke a playful feel while at the same time reinforcing the fascination that I have with the cuteness of koi. [buy it]

If you’ve ever seen the TV show “Iron Chef America” you’d know that every time the chefs drizzle oil and grate truffle over their food, the judges give a thumbs up. The O and Co. Truffle Olive Oil ($15) is a savory treat that compliments and enhances things like pasta, potatoes and vegetables. This extra virgin olive oil is infused with white truffle flavor, so you can be an Iron Chef within your own home. [buy it]

Exercise specially designed with “fun” in mind? It really happened with the Wii Fit by Nintendo ($90). A special balance board that intricately measures shifts in weight and position comes with the video game. The board calculates you BMI and is also the interface to playing games like virtual hula hoop-ing. Yoga is another fabulous aspect to this fitness experience as an onscreen trainer guides you in your own living room. [buy it]

Needless to say that the Rose Lights ($36) aren’t actually made from roses, the floral buds are actually crafted from Bodhi tree leaves. Each flower is made from eight leaves, of which no harm was done to the trees they came from. These leaves are naturally dyed and treated to have gorgeous translucence and strength. Twenty roses are on each strand which is available in either white or red. [buy it]

Keep a variety of your family of iPods, from the nano to the iPhone, safe and stylish with the Gelaskins Backwoods Skin ($16) designed by artist Scott Saw. His designs have a ‘romantic gothic’ look to them, as seen in this serene scene of feeding deer, which reside on a floating and solitary chunk of land. Cute and disconcerting at the same time, I like it! Also, the iPod skins come with a window protector to defend against annoying screen scratches. [buy it]

Grinding used to result from tedious mortar and pestle work, then they invented things for people on the go. The Chef’n Mini Salt and Pepper Ball Grinders ($8) may resemble bunnies, but they really get the job done with quality and speed. You can crack peppercorns and coarse sea salt one handed with ease. These grinders are even adjustable depending on how fine you like your seasonings. [buy it]