Blue Fruit Colander Bowl – Housewarming or 9th Anniversary Gift

A Thoughtful Gift Made for Everyday Life

Some gifts get admired once and stored away. This one earns its place on the kitchen counter.

This large blue fruit colander is a thoughtful housewarming gift for a new home and a meaningful ninth-anniversary gift for a husband, wife, or partner. Pottery is traditionally associated with the ninth wedding anniversary, making this functional bowl a lasting way to celebrate the home and life you have built together.

Use it to rinse fresh cherries, berries, grapes, or garden produce, then leave the fruit right in the bowl to drain and display. Its generous size can hold several pounds of cherries or approximately one standard bag of apples, making it practical enough for everyday use and beautiful enough to serve at brunch, holidays, or family gatherings.

A rich blue glaze gives the bowl a bold, timeless finish, while the hand-formed handles feature a contrasting oil-spot glaze that highlights their geometric texture. The softly scalloped rim and raised foot add graceful details without making the bowl feel too formal for daily use.

Drainage holes throughout the bottom allow water to escape after rinsing fruit. The footed base lifts the bowl slightly from the counter, helping air circulate underneath while creating a finished, elevated presentation.

Place it on a kitchen island, dining table, breakfast bar, or buffet as a practical accent piece. It makes an especially thoughtful gift for someone who loves cooking, hosting, gardening, fresh produce, or keeping fruit out where the family can enjoy it.

Each bowl is individually handmade in my Melbourne, Florida studio from durable hazelnut-brown stoneware. Natural variations in the finish, shape, and surface are part of the handmade process and make each bowl one of a kind.

A Meaningful Gift For

• A ninth wedding anniversary gift for a husband, wife, or partner
• A housewarming or new-home celebration
• A wedding or bridal shower gift
• A couple who enjoys cooking or entertaining
• A host who loves distinctive serving pieces
• Someone who keeps fresh fruit on the counter
• A gardener who enjoys sharing homegrown produce

Why They’ll Love It

• Combines a fruit bowl, colander, and serving piece
• Large enough for several pounds of cherries or a bag of apples
• Drainage holes allow fruit to be rinsed directly in the bowl
• Footed base encourages drainage and airflow
• Hand-formed handles make carrying and serving easier
• Rich blue glaze complements many kitchen styles
• Beautiful enough for a counter, island, table, or buffet
• Useful every day rather than saved for special occasions
• Individually handmade in Melbourne, Florida

Approximate Measurements

• Width across handles: 12.75 inches
• Bowl width excluding handles: 9.75 inches
• Height including handles: 4.5 inches
• Bowl height excluding handles: 4 inches
• Capacity: approximately 2.5 quarts

Measurements are approximate because each bowl is individually handmade.

Care

Food-safe and dishwasher safe.