Thank you, Carrieb; that was not it, but the photo will help me if I ever have to dig up my Solomon's Seal. Saltcedar, the color and smoothness of your Betony tuber is very much like my tuber looked. I could see the shape as varying because of it being a different kind of Betony, and possibly different growing conditions. Is that the only part of your Betony plant that winters over? Do they make just the one tuber, or several? Now that I know what it is, I may need to relocate it. Thanks again.

I clean shiny tiles the way I would glass or a mirror.....Glass Plus will make the tile look great. It's a multi-purpose use spray.

Here's a similar hex tile . This supplier has a lot of colors too. http://www.mosaictilesupplies.com/swim-lyric-matte-glazed-hex-tile-lgh-206.aspx Your other option is a company like Fireclay. It'll be pricey but their tile is beautiful.

pattisue-oh I love leathered with some color and movement. That looks AWESOME. Old house we had polished stone and did a matte slate backsplash. Liked it This house I have leathered stone and I am doing a polished/gloss splash. I think the contrast will be nice. If you haven't had leathered before oh I do love it. Have you seen tiles or pictures that you like? Try to find some pics and see if that helps you make up your mind.