Diner’s Club

Perfect the 150 precise recipes in The French Laundry Cookbook, $50. Available at Borders (18th and L streets, NW; 202/466-4999; www.borders.com).

Super Bowl

Showcase this crystal Lalique butterfly bowl, $1,950. Exclusively available at Neiman Marcus (2255 International Dr., McLean, Va.; 703/761-1600; www.neimanmarcus.com).

Bowled Over

Snacks look chic in these candy-colored block dishes, $90 each. Available at Vastu (1829 14th St., NW; 202/234-8344; www.vastudc.com).

Pot Luck

Tea time returns with the Étoile pot, $230. Available at Bloomingdale’s (11305 Rockville Pike, Kensington, Md.; 301/984-4600; www.bloomingdales.com).

Plate Modern

Old form meets new function with the flawless Mono flatware, inspired by caveman tools, $265. Available at Apartment Zero (406 7th St., NW; 202/628-4067; www.apartmentzero.com).