The Cook for the Cure line of
products from KitchenAid gives
a portion of the purchase
price to the Susan G. Komen
Foundation.

Giving Back

Support the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer. From stand mixers ($299.99) to the stainless-steel 2-quart tea Kettle ($49.99), shown here, you can help. A touch of pink on the handle reminds us of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. www.cookforthecure.com; 800.334.6889.

Peace of Mind

A good security system is worth its weight in gold. the EcoConcierge from Honeywell can be accessed from any web-enhanced device — a cell phone, your computer at work, etc. And the program not only activates your alarm system, but also your HVAC, lighting, and sprinkler systems. It can help save you up to 30-percent on energy bills. www.security.honeywell.com; 800.573.0154. Call for price estimate.

OrGAnIC FABrICS: nAnCy MIMS

Lighting the Way
Outdoor lighting not only
beautifies your landscape,
it also deters prowlers and
illuminates your pathways
to prevent falls. Here, we
feature Malibu low-voltage
lighting, a product that you
can even install yourself.
www.malibulights.com;
815.675.7000. Visit their
website to find a local retailer.

Relax & Restore relive stress with the Kohler Sok Chromatherapy tub. the tub creates a spa-like experience with the gentle rhythm of the continuous overflow of water and waves of colors to promote a sense of calm. www.us.kohler.com; 800.456.4537. List price: $12,887.

A Renewable
Resource
Harvested from a forest
in a way that does not
disrupt the ecosystem, the
Moso bamboo used as the
veneer for Plyboo Flooring
offers a green option for
flooring. www.plyboo.com;
866.835.9859. Call for a
distributor near you and
pricing information.

All Natural
Made from 100% organic
cotton, grown without
toxic chemicals, these
chic fabrics are healthier
for the earth and for you.
www.modgreenpod.com;
512.524.5196. Printed patterns
are $39.75 per yard.