Shaker Chemistry

These porcelain salt and pepper shakers come from Boom Design of Los Angeles. They’re part of the Mad Science Tableware Series, which includes teapots, a teacup with saucer and a sugar and creamer. Each is inscribed with its chemical formula--real or imaginary.

Salt and pepper shaker set, $12, from the Museum of Contemporary Art Gift Shop, Los Angeles.

Hey, Mix It Up Sometime

If you’re looking for alternatives to the usual canned sodas and drinks for backyard parties and barbecues, try this Raspberry Meyer Lemonade mix. The pretty pink lemonade is sweetened and ready to pour over ice. You can also mix it with club soda and a squeeze of lime or spike it with your favorite spirit.

Calvert’s Raspberry Meyer Lemonade Mix, 25-ounce bottle, $8.50 from Williams-Sonoma stores.