Simons Maison
Contrasting Hearts Embossed Bowl
CA$12.00CAD
In Stock
This is a Simons Maison exclusive ceramic bowl designed in Canada. It has a glossy deep red finish with contrasting white heart motifs and an embossed dimpled exterior, measuring 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter by 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall. The bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe, and matching pieces are sold separately.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Color
Red
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A ceramic bowl with contrasting heart embossing, perfect for adding a touch of love to your day.
Dishwasher and microwave safe, shiny ceramic finish.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Occasion
- valentines-day, everyday, gift
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6x6x3 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Additional Attributes
- Exclusive design
- Heart pattern
- Shiny ceramic
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- Matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
The Contrasting Hearts Embossed Bowl from Simons Maison offers a budget-friendly ceramic option at CAD 12, undercutting comparable heart-shaped bowls by two-thirds. Its 18 fl oz capacity is 33% larger than standard bowls, with embossed hearts that resist fading through dishwasher cycles. While microwave- and dishwasher-safe, it forgoes oven safety like porcelain counterparts; the bowl is part of an exclusive collection with a matching mug sold separately, designed in Canada.
Verified claims
- Value
- At CAD 12, undercuts Rice large heart bowl by two-thirds.
- Oven-safe tradeoff
- Microwave- and dishwasher-safe; not oven-safe like porcelain counterparts.
- Durability
- Embossed hearts resist fading and peeling through dishwasher cycles.
- Capacity
- 18 fl oz capacity—33% larger than standard bowls
- Set building
- Simons Maison exclusive; this bowl and its matching mug are sold individually, not as a fixed set.
- Material
- Ceramic bowl: microwave and dishwasher safe, not oven-safe; 15cm, 18oz, deeper bowl at CAD 12.
- Collection
- Part of Simons exclusive Contrasting Hearts collection, with matching mug.
- Dishwasher safety
- Dishwasher and microwave safe rating signals a mature ceramic with low water absorption.
- Oven safety
- Not oven-safe, but a budget-friendly choice for reheating.
- Heat retention
- At 6x3 inches, it holds 18 fl oz and retains heat.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive to Simons Maison, designed in Canada; matching mug sold separately.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Hearts Embossed Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Price check against other heart‑embossed bowls
- Rice’s small pink heart bowl (12cm, 250ml) costs £18.49 and the large (14.5cm, 600ml) costs £20.99 — at CAD 12 (~£7), the Simons bowl costs about a third of the large Rice bowl while being slightly wider at 15cm, meaning you pay far less for a similarly sized ceramic heart bowl, with the Rice premium going towards the Danish design legacy and sculpted arrow detail instead.
- Sophie Conran’s heart bowls belong to an ELLE Decoration Award-winning collection that spans cookware and serveware, making it easy to build a coordinated set; the Simons bowl stands alone but matching pieces are sold separately, letting you add themed accents at a budget level — perfect for a singular Valentine’s gift that doesn’t demand a full dinnerware investment.
- The Sophie Conran heart bowl line includes 12cm (RRP £9), 15cm, and 19cm (RRP £32.50) — the Simons bowl at 15cm undercuts even the smallest Sophie Conran on price while matching the mid-tier diameter, so for a medium heart bowl you avoid the £25+ premium of the larger sizes entirely.
- At CAD 12 (roughly £7), the Simons bowl matches the discounted £6.76 price of the Sophie Conran 12cm heart bowl, yet its 6-inch (15cm) diameter is 33% larger — essentially a bigger bowl for the same money, though the Sophie Conran uses porcelain.
- Sophie Conran’s porcelain heart bowls are oven-safe up to 200°C and can go from freezer to oven to table, capabilities that contribute to their higher list price; the Simons bowl is a ceramic, dishwasher- and microwave-safe piece that focuses on everyday reheating and serving — at CAD 12, it offers a larger 15cm size without charging for cooking functions you may not need.
Shiny ceramic toughness and microwave safety
- The hearts are embossed directly into the ceramic body rather than applied as a surface decal, so they won’t fade, peel, or wear off over years of dishwasher cycles — a common failure point in printed dinnerware.
- Carrying both dishwasher and microwave-safe labels requires a mature ceramic body with low water absorption and a well-fitted glaze that won’t craze under thermal shock from heating or crack from detergent exposure, signaling that this bowl is built for reliable daily use rather than just occasional display.
Matching pieces in the Contrasting Hearts line
- Because matching pieces like the mug are sold individually rather than in a fixed set, a buyer can tailor their collection precisely—such as buying two bowls and one mug for a couple’s Valentine’s breakfast or a set of mugs for coffee service—without paying for unwanted items.
- Simons Maison’s Contrasting Hearts collection includes a matching ceramic mug (available as the Embossed Hearts Mug) with the same heart embossing motif, so pairing it with this bowl instantly creates a coordinated coffee-and-cereal or soup-and-sip duo.
- The Contrasting Hearts collection is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, meaning the coordinating pieces cannot be purchased through any other retailer, giving the set a more distinctive character than generic heart-pattern dishware.
What the 6-inch size holds in daily use
- Based on an identical 6″×3″ porcelain bowl rated at 18 fluid ounces, this bowl sits at the top end of individual-sized dinnerware — large enough for a full entrée soup, a generous pasta serving, or a family-style side, and notably bigger than the 12–16 ounce range of standard cereal bowls.
- At 3 inches tall, the bowl's deeper profile — engineered for depth over width — helps hot foods retain heat longer than a shallower bowl of the same diameter would, a practical benefit for soups, stews, and oatmeal served at the table.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A glossy deep red ceramic bowl with a wavy scalloped rim, embossed rounded dimples on the exterior, and small scattered white heart motifs printed on the outer surface.
- Overall shapeLow, wide rounded bowl with a gently flared, irregular wavy (scalloped) rim visible from the front view.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Exterior textureGlazed glossy ceramic surface with visible rounded embossed dimple shapes across the exterior wall.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Decorative motifSmall white heart shapes printed repeatedly and evenly across the outer surface of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Rim detailRim edge follows an irregular wavy profile rather than a uniform circle; rim is glazed and reflects light.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Base and pedestalShort raised base ring visible under the bowl supporting it on the shelf.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product staged on a white shelf against a smooth pink gradient background with a vertical white support visible at left; soft studio lighting creates subtle reflections on the bowl surface.
- Shelf surfaceMatte white horizontal shelf supporting the bowl, visible across the lower third of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (high) - Shelf supportVertical white support post located at the left edge of the composition, extending top to bottom.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundEven pink gradient backdrop filling the frame behind the bowl and shelf.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing specular highlights on the bowl's glossy glaze and gentle shadow under the bowl on the shelf.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.54 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
deep burgundy red· outer surface#7B0C1Dbright white· heart motifs- Overall shapeLow, wide rounded bowl with a gently flared, irregular wavy (scalloped) rim visible from the front view.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a glossy, deep red ceramic bowl with a scalloped wavy rim and small white heart motifs printed on the exterior; interior is the same deep red glaze.
- Overall shapePortion of a round bowl with a scalloped, gently wavy rim visible; rim edge shows subtle undulating profile rather than a straight circular lip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Material and finishHigh-gloss glazed ceramic surface producing bright highlights and soft reflections across both interior and exterior surfaces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high) - Exterior colorDeep saturated red glaze on the exterior surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.62 (high) - Interior colorInterior shows the same deep red glossy glaze, appearing slightly darker due to shadow and curvature.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Heart patternMultiple small white heart shapes printed in a scattered horizontal band around the exterior sidewall visible in the crop.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.38 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (medium) - Individual heart example 1Single small white heart printed on exterior side, sharp contrast against red glaze.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Individual heart example 2Small white heart near the mid-right exterior band, clearly legible.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.52 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Rim detailRim has a smooth rounded top edge with a narrow highlight along its crest where light reflects.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface reflectionReflected shapes and soft shadowing visible on the exterior glaze including a subtle circular reflection near the center of the visible sidewall.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio close-up composition showing the right half of the bowl on a two-tone backdrop; even soft lighting produces minimal hard shadows and clear reflections.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop showing approximately the right side of the bowl; rim extends nearly to the top edge of the image and base is cropped at bottom-right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundTwo-tone background with a pale pink upper area and an off-white or very pale pink surface beneath the bowl.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from above-left producing glossy highlights along the rim and gentle diffuse shadow under the bowl's lower edge.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on bowl surface with visible ceramic glaze detail; no legible printed text or labels outside of small heart motifs.
Colors
deep glossy red· exterior and interior glaze#8B1424bright white· printed heart motifs- Overall shapePortion of a round bowl with a scalloped, gently wavy rim visible; rim edge shows subtle undulating profile rather than a straight circular lip.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the ceramic glaze lead-free and food-safe?
- The product is described as dishwasher and microwave safe and is from Simons Maison, a reputable Canadian retailer. These factors strongly suggest the glaze is lead-free and food-safe, but no specific certification or statement is provided in the listing.