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Function meets creative design
in 9th Anniversary gifts
of traditional pottery and modern iron.
Traditional 9th Anniversary Gifts:
~ POTTERY ~
Pottery is a class of ceramics technically defined by the temperature at which it is fired (lower than stoneware, porcelain and other vitreous ceramics). However, most retailers use the terms interchangeably, as we will for traditional nine year anniversary gifts.
Let's begin with this personalized flat bowl or platter, where the names and date so nicely enhance the design. Choose a personalized unity candle set for a sentimental anniversary gift - or, a personalized crock planter that will look welcoming on your recipients' front porch.
We have two favorite manufacturers of high quality pottery, just right for 9th anniversary gifts. One is Bennington Potters in Vermont, who make typically American items like this cookie jar (that doubles as a bean pot!) and these handled soup bowls, great for keeping hot soup hot and cold soup cold. A more formal nine year anniversary gift is this handsome presentation cake stand.
Our other favorite is Boleslawiec Polish pottery - their cheerful patterns, and accessory pieces like their charming cheese lady, make very interesting 9th anniversary gifts. Boleslawiec pottery can sometimes be found in specialty shops in the US (hint to shoppers in New England, New York, New Jersey: check the Christmas Tree Shops for good quality irregulars).
For something a bit different, we suggest a tissue box cover from Mexico or a luminary to cast a romantic light pattern around a darkened room. The light from this attractive oil lamp is a little more direct. For gifts with a southwestern flair, terra cotta home accents may appeal to your recipients' tastes. You'll find other pottery gift suggestions at 7th Anniversary Gifts in the Modern section.
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Modern 9th Anniversary Gifts:
~ IRON ~
When it comes to gifts in iron, even small household details like wrought iron fixtures can strike a smart and tasteful decorating theme. For example, the "fancy leaf" pattern of this key rack can be repeated on shelf brackets, light switch cover plates, a paper towel holder, magazine, newspaper, and firewood racks, and more.
A pair of bookends will please an anniversary couple who enjoys reading. A graceful and artistic wrought iron candle holder will add a relaxing atmosphere to their library or dining room. So will this forged iron (electric) wall sconce with globe - a pair would also be lovely in an entry or hallway (that romantic glow is appropriate for an anniversary gift!).
Moving outdoors, wrought iron fences, trellises, and plant holders are 9th anniversary gifts that will spruce up the place for summertime. Your recipients can relax on a comfortable garden/park bench - or rocker, or even a swing! - to enjoy their surroundings. Later, they'll appreciate the warmth provided by a cast iron chimenea as the evening grows chilly.
For something a bit different, how clever are these wine rack bookends - and great for both purposes. You might like to add a couple of bottles of "Iron Horse" chardonnay to emphasize the iron theme. Finally, a big ticket nine year anniversary gift that you celebrating couples may be ready to give to yourselves - an iron bed from this huge selection of designs. You will find more iron gift ideas at 6th Anniversary Gifts in the Traditional section.
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