Rhinestone Badge Holders
All that glitters. This rhinestone number is a snazzy alternative to the traditional ho-hum badge holder -- perfect for incentive programs or events that require a bit of extra bling. Cost, $4.95 per holder, with discounts available on volume orders. foxyware.com
Great Greek Wines Cost Less
Go greek. Oenophiles say the next "in" wines are the varietals produced in Greece. The country's crisp aromatic whites and light reds will appeal to fans of European wines, but at about half the cost (typically between $10 and $20). Among brands available in the U.S. are Boutari and Porto Carras. winechateau.com
Dreamy Tea-Light Holders
Enchanted forest. Redwood and moss tea-light holders add an ethereal, earthy element to tables, bars or displays. Just add candles, traditional or flameless, for the finishing touch. Cost per set of three holders, as shown, $34.95; custom orders available. etsy.com
Chairs That Change Colors
Chair of many colors. Royal Chairs, made from clear polycarbon, reflect light and color beautifully, letting them blend in with any theme or décor. As an added feature, you can tuck photos of, say, the honoree or the group into the chairs' mini display cases. Rental cost upon request. coveritlinenrental.com
Buzzed Brownie
Batch from Scratch's Black & Tan's layer a fudgy, slightly stout-flavored brownie with butterscotch ganache and salted pretzels for the ultimate in salty and sweet satisfaction. Cost, $39 per dozen. (213) 446-8145; Batchfromscratch.com
Magnifique Sweet
French madeleines somehow add an air of elegance to a room. Donsuemor preserves their buttery richness by individually wrapping each cookie so they taste like they just popped out of a Parisian oven. The petite sweets are available in chocolate-dipped, lemon zest, chocolate and traditional flavors. Cost: $15 for a gift box of 26 traditional madeleines. (888) 420-4441; donsuemor.com
Pie Pops
As favors or as a dessert bar offering, Cakewalk Desserts' adorable pie pops come on sticks for easy portability. Available in chocolate, key lime, pumpkin, cherry, apple, blackberry, strawberry and blueberry, the pops can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. Cost, $2.75 per pie pop; gift boxes, custom tags and ribbons can be added for a fee. (949) 701-2395; cakewalkdesserts.com
Chocolate Surprises
The owner of Ococoa fuses her Middle Eastern heritage with her love of chocolate by using unexpected ingredients like pistachio butter, dates and sesame butter. For the less adventurous, the classic peanut butter cups topped with a pinch of salt are perfection. Cost, $22 for a nine-piece box. (800) 897-7015; ococoa.com
One-Bag Wonder
Beyond the sleek exterior and comfortable handle that moves as you turn, the Heys Gamma X 21" features a curved polycarbonate composite shell. It's available in navy, orange, yellow or with a slightly fatter bottom that takes advantage of the shape of overhead bins. Cost, $150. (877) 276-4397; heysusa.com
Quick Change
Launching this month, Built NY's new hard-shell iPad cover transforms into a platform for typing or an upright viewing stand for presentations. Simply pull the cover backward, pinch the sides so they fold into a triangle, and slide the cover into the back flap. Voila! The sturdy case is now a stand. Cost: $70. (212) 227-2044; Builtny.com
Spirited Message
Medea Vodka's built-in LED display on the bottle allows for up to six customized messages of 255 characters. Bonus: Buy six or more, and the makers will program the custom messages for you. Cost: $39.99 per bottle; bulk discounts available. medeaspirits.com
Greener Badges
For a Walt Disney World Resort event held during the 2011 MPI World Education Congress in Orlando, attendees were given badges printed on paper embedded with wildflower seeds. We found a similar product from EcoSwag, a green promotional products firm. Cost: $2 each for up to 250 badges; discounts available on larger orders. (877) 432-6792; ecoswag.com