tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post837094188625511824..comments2024-03-22T20:53:04.729-04:00Comments on Musings from Kim K.: Shopping in China - MUST HAVE itemsMusings from Kim K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-40243789427906119962008-11-24T14:40:00.000-05:002008-11-24T14:40:00.000-05:00It is so nice to meet you. Your blog is full of s...It is so nice to meet you. Your blog is full of so much good stuff. I have spent the time I should've been doing laundry reading and reading and reading. Thank you for all of the wonderful info! I am so glad to have someone to watch as they have led the way. Blessings!Our journey to adopt Lili-Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259973757526742401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-89623599149006466112008-11-22T22:34:00.000-05:002008-11-22T22:34:00.000-05:00Hey there! I LOVE my Chinese pearls and jade, too...Hey there! I LOVE my Chinese pearls and jade, too! My friend who is going back in a few months is picking up several more dresses for us. We only bought three. We need at least enough to get through age 18, right?! lol! ; )PandaMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950252680639174490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-12435915177682907922008-11-22T20:20:00.000-05:002008-11-22T20:20:00.000-05:00We loved Susan's place. Susan and Dong made beauti...We loved Susan's place. Susan and Dong made beautiful custom comforters for Kai and Chloe. I let the kids pick their favorite fabrics (with my direction, of course) and they had it ready the next day. The kids are madly in love with their blankets!!<BR/><BR/>Because we took the teenagers on our last trip, knock-off shopping was a big priority. We had to purchase another huge suit case to bring home all of their purses.<BR/><BR/>We went to an antique store and bought some amazing pieces that we treasure. Two urns that date back to over 100 years, a samurai sword, and two matching Buddah paintings dating back to over 150 years. <BR/><BR/>We really wanted Kai and Chloe to have some treasures to pass down to their children one day. In the mean time, I am enjoying them for myself!!<BR/><BR/>Great post Kim! I am really enjoying this month of blogging!!Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741848217261915716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-75744838282842236282008-11-21T20:34:00.000-05:002008-11-21T20:34:00.000-05:00Mandarin clothes, squeaky shoes, pearls and a teas...Mandarin clothes, squeaky shoes, pearls and a teaset are our favorite must have items.<BR/><BR/>But, while in Ellie's province, we bought what JT loves most...a Barbie who sings...in Chinese. Can't buy one of those on the shelves of Wal-Mart in Georgia. She, then, received the English singing version for her birthday the next month...pretty cool, I think.<BR/>RobbieBlessed Mom of Four AND Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552944942986801747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-4208805378233172582008-11-21T14:36:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:36:00.000-05:00Since we were in Beijing and Guangzhou only, we di...Since we were in Beijing and Guangzhou only, we didn't get to go to many places unless we were on our own. So, I didn't get to do as much shopping as I wanted to (although we went shopping EVERY SINGLE DAY!)<BR/>Also, since Lili was 4, we didn't get to buy a lot of shoes or clothes. The shoes especially were made for much younger kids. But, we did get some nice shoes and store/name brand clothes at some department stores.<BR/>I did get my mom a jade pendant with the 'grandma' symbol in gold in Guangzhou.<BR/>We got a lot of cheap, cheap, cheap toys on Shamian Island as well as in the Guangzhou marketplaces. <BR/>Be adventurous!! We took a taxi every day into Guangzhou on our own. Sometimes just me and our oldest kid. NOT scary AT ALL. We had a wonderful time. I'd highly recommend it. We went to one market that was just toys. Stalls and stalls of toys. Spent like 5 hours there. <BR/>One thing, they're not as willing to bargain in the town as they are on the island, but we still got amazing deals!<BR/>In Beijing at the Temple of Heaven as well as the Forbidden City we got lots of 'touristy' things. <BR/>If you like to scrapbook, pick up some stamps, postcards, etc. We got some great Mao and communist pins in the Forbidden City. They look so nice in scrapbooks!<BR/>I could talk about shopping ALL DAY!!!<BR/>I WANT TO GO BACK!! :)Nik's Knackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850004071899561565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-40531485503946179802008-11-21T10:36:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:36:00.000-05:00Hi KimI love your recent series how fun - I can...Hi Kim<BR/><BR/>I love your recent series how fun - I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>I am so glad you liked the charm. I am going to do my first give away on my blog - soon. Please bookmark me & check back and to enter!<BR/><BR/>http://theshaniaproject.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-3042344465098343922008-11-21T09:25:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:25:00.000-05:00Wow Kim...you did some great shopping. We did shop...Wow Kim...you did some great shopping. We did shop....but there are only a few things I am glad that we purchased. <BR/><BR/>1. We purchased a few things from Sadie's province to give her at a later date. For example...Sadie is from Wuhan...so we purchased her a jade braclett and some other jade pieces...as a remembrance of her province.<BR/><BR/>2. Definitely pearls at the pearl market in Guangzhou. We got both our girls some...and I purchased a pendant that I just LOVE!!!<BR/><BR/>3. Even though we don't wear them very often...I'm glad we purchased the traditional Chinese clothes for all of us. It's just a good keepsake to have for the future!!! :)<BR/><BR/>That's it. Not really any different from the others...but you are right Kim...the prices are SO AMAZING....SHOP!!! One thing I WISH we would have purchased was at the silk factory in Beijing. Those silk comfortors were amazing and considering how much they would have cost here....I wish we would have gotten one...hind sight. They are hypoallergenic and keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That sounds awesome. We got one for me dad...but not us!! That's the only thing I wish we would have purchased. It was the beginning of our trip and we didn't know if we'd have enough money for the rest of our time there. We would have! :) Anyway....it's great thinking back!!!<BR/><BR/>Kim...have a wonderful weekend!!<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>BuffiBuffi Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768977819007369970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-24614381125318959592008-11-21T09:14:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for your suggestions, Angela. I've listed ...Thanks for your suggestions, Angela. I've listed them below:<BR/><BR/>Porcelain - known for in the JiangXi province, a tea set for me and one for Tyler<BR/><BR/>Kites - a fish, a turtle and a crab<BR/><BR/>Sandlewood combs - supper cheap and I picked up a bunch for all mmy girlfriends with baby girls.<BR/><BR/>Embroidery - We picked up a piece we had framed at home that everyone thinks is so beautiful they think it is a painting and sometimes miss that it is an embroidery.Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-78212683344779652962008-11-21T01:26:00.000-05:002008-11-21T01:26:00.000-05:00iloved ur shopping items..esp paper kites.iloved ur shopping items..esp paper kites.CHEERpy TALKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105033556682669930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-51038473750941866762008-11-21T00:38:00.000-05:002008-11-21T00:38:00.000-05:00A must have is the mother/daughter love necklace s...A must have is the mother/daughter love necklace shaped in a heart on a silver chain ... i got one on both trips for the girls and the lady said i should give it to my daughter when she turns 16 .. Also, I had silky blankets made that they both love and use ... I got these amazing glass bracelets at the pearl market that have so many colors in them that are just beautiful, and purses made in the their province ... Hope this helps.Gwen Oatsvall https://www.blogger.com/profile/16798625543512689427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-14793820321223049212008-11-21T00:03:00.000-05:002008-11-21T00:03:00.000-05:00Ohhhh, this reminds me of some beautiful keepsakes...Ohhhh, this reminds me of some beautiful keepsakes that I have never taken pictures of, either!!<BR/>I LOVED all the porcelain, and we bought a full size tea set as well, and a small "play" one - yeah, right, that one will not be played with for like EVER. Not sure what to do with it, though, but it's gorgeous!<BR/>I also am glad we bought some embroidery from Hunan - that was pricey, but so special. We still need to get them framed.<BR/>We bought the girls some pearls as well, but I'm not really into pearls myself. We chose the small irregular pearls for some bracelets for the girls, and because they are considered "2nd class" because of it (which I find especially pretty), and they were double stranded bracelets and cost about $5 a piece. We ended up getting some for gifts for all the little nieces in the family.<BR/>And yes, the chinese dressed in various sizes. <BR/>We also had stamps made in Guangzhou - you can find them in all little souvenir shops - they have the American name and the Chinese symbols on it (I hope they are meaningful symbols :-)) ) Those are very unique as well.<BR/>BarbMike and Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805951325047699753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266226909419258314.post-33095820920021018972008-11-20T22:36:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:36:00.000-05:00We didn't do quite as much shopping, but we did co...We didn't do quite as much shopping, but we did come away with some nice things... here are several that I especially liked.<BR/><BR/>My favorite is my jade bangle bracelet. Tradition says that I'm supposed to wear it till Katelyn turns 16 and then give it to her... I think I may wait till she's at least 18 (16 just sounds really young to be wearing expensive jewelry), but it will be her's when she gets older.<BR/><BR/>We also bought a porcelain tea set for Katelyn and a porcelain bracelet... as Kim said, that's what her Province is known for.<BR/><BR/>Of course we bought a few outfits for Katelyn and matching ones for the boys. They wore them the day Katelyn was baptized. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and being the music person I am, I had to purchase a musical instrument while I was there... so I got a Ba Wu. Neat instrument.<BR/><BR/>Good idea, Kim! I'll have to blog about our purchases some time... you always have such great post topics!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124998869768856332noreply@blogger.com