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PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Oznell — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:06:29 GMT

Tabletops Gallery Two Piece Round Serving Bowl Set "Alec" H293549

Very pleased with these -- I even just posted a review on them, which I rarely do.

Just an FYI, for a nice wedding or holiday gift, especially for someone who may have a modern or contemporary streak. The delicate "line drawing" design on them does give a bit of a gallery feeling.

I needed a fruit bowl for my counter, wanted something neutral, not too much pattern, but interesting. The other bowl could be a very handy all purpose bowl, or supplementary fruit bowl. For serving also, they'd be nice. They are porcelain, but sturdy, and are microwaveable and dishwasher and freezer safe.

As I warned in my review though, the bigger bowl is gigantic at almost 12 inches across. I like the added capacity though.

It's so nice to order something, especially something breakable, and have it arrive in good shape and better than you imagined!

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Lucky Charm — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 02:16:36 GMT

I always need a large bowl or platter for vegetables that *sit out* such as tomatoes, avocados, onions, garlic and even potatoes sometimes.

My fruit would go in the smaller bowl.

I'm so glad yours came in one piece!

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

spiderw — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:46:59 GMT

The bowls are lovely and the simple design perfect! I would put these in a place where I can admire them as I walk in the room!!!!! I often put fruit in bowls that are just plain and something to grab from the pantry., These are eye catching and so much nicer!!

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Oznell — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:57:45 GMT

Thanks, @Lucky Charm , me too!

@CoffeeNut-- The large bowl is about 4 and 1/8" inches tall (or deep), and about 11 and 7/8" across.

The smaller bowl is 3 and 3/4" deep, and 9" across.

They are somewhat thicker than my Corelle bowls-- maybe because they are 'high-fired' porcelain? They might need to be thicker b/c of that, maybe. Other info you might need to know-- they are not a creamy white, nor a white-white like bone china. They have more that European white porcelain look, with a slight grayish undertone that makes them a muted white, if that makes sense!

They are available at QVC, Macy's, Amazon, and BB and B, I noticed!

@spiderw, I love your take on things-- I do just that (admire them), when I walk into the room!

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

ECBG — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:54:29 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I always need a large bowl or platter for vegetables that *sit out* such as tomatoes, avocados, onions, garlic and even potatoes sometimes.

My fruit would go in the smaller bowl.

I'm so glad yours came in one piece!

@Lucky Charm

For your need, I'd look for a hand woven basket from Etsy.

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Lucky Charm — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:17:48 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
I always need a large bowl or platter for vegetables that *sit out* such as tomatoes, avocados, onions, garlic and even potatoes sometimes.

My fruit would go in the smaller bowl.

I'm so glad yours came in one piece!
@Lucky Charm

For your need, I'd look for a hand woven basket from Etsy.

Thank you for that, I've never really looked *into* Etsy, have just seen pics posted *of* Etsy. Neat stuff.

But for practicality, I use (Fiesta) bowls and platters for my veggies--something that can be washed regularly.

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Sooner — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:20:59 GMT

@Oznell They are lovely and thanks for posting!

Another place I look for serving pieces is Villeroy and Boch--especially the sales and closets! Sometimes they have excellent things on great sales.

They also have a lot of pieces similar to this! Pieces you can use with almost anything are always a great fine!

As super shopper OP finds!

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Oznell — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:21:41 GMT

I love Villeroy and Boch too, @Sooner !

Re: PRACTICAL BOWL GIFT IDEA?

Sooner — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:39:31 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
I love Villeroy and Boch too, @Sooner !

@Oznell This doesn't surprise me my dear! NOT at all!