Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Ruby Tuesday - Chinatown Night Lights - July 12, 2011

Strolling in San Francisco's Chinatown, I saw these little nightlights with an
Asian theme.




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14 comments:

  1. I like the red ones with a Chinese letter. For me, the most simple the better. My niece would disagree though, since there's a Hello Kitty there!

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  2. I just love the nightlights, they are so funny and colorful!

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  3. What an interesting find. I like little things, and this is a fun sight to see. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. They are so pretty and whimsical, Carmen!

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  5. Any nightlight that has red in it is fine with me!

    GIVE ME RED RIBBON

    Give me red ribbon to tie in my hair,
    Not yellow or purple or green;
    But burgundy, chestnut, carmine or rose—
    These are the colors with sheen!

    Give me red ribbon to tie in my hair,
    Not saffron or opal or blue;
    But fuchsia, magenta, ruby or blush—
    Something of sanguinous hue!

    Give me red ribbon to tie in my hair,
    Not indigo, azure or grey;
    But scarlet, vermilion, dahlia or pink—
    Colors like these make my day!


    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Narrow Red Alley

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  6. The night lights are wonderful!

    Margie :)

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  7. They are adorable lights, Carmen!

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  8. Beautiful and colorful collection.

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  9. Those are really cute. i have a friend who would really like them

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  10. Some of those are pretty enough to be worth having even if you didn't need a nightlight.

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  11. Wouldn't they look cute on the wall. The little switch would keep my grandson busy for an hour. He is fascinated with electrical switches, cross my fingers.

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  12. Hi Carmen, As always, you have a great eye for photographs. I love these little night lights! They're so fun.

    Hope you are feeling good. Happy weekend, xo jj

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  13. Josep -
    We agree, I think, I also like the night lights with the Chinese calligraphy! I didn't even go inside to price the little lights, though..maybe another time when I'm in Chinatown!

    Ola -
    Those night lights are certainly nicer than the plain ones we so often see.

    Self Sagacity -
    I imagine, if you have a Chinatown in San Jose, you might even find these little night lights there. I'm sure your little one might like one!

    Icy BC -
    I can't believe I left Chinatown without buying one of those nightlights ( or two - or three! ).

    Magical Mystical Teacher -
    Red does seem to be a favorite color among the Chinese - in nightlights, clothes, and all sorts of other things. Your poem, as always, is a delight.

    Welshcakes Limoncello -
    I really found these little lights so cheerful and sweet - definitely a nice change from the usual night lights one sees!

    Margie -
    As long as I've lived in the San Francisco area
    ( 33 years now ), I've never noticed these cute lights before. I don't get to Chinatown that often!

    Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti -
    I know some little ones who would love these night lights but most of the boys I know want super hero ones, not the pretty lanterns or hello kitty type ( like your grandsons!! )- though there are a couple of cute little boy ones in that collection ( not that I should stereotype! ).

    Indrani -
    In all the items in that crowded store window, these cute little night lights caught my eye. I thought of so many people for whom they'd make a nice little gift.

    Sharkbytes -
    Since I left Chinatown without buying any of those nightlights, I've thought of so many folks that I'd like to give to them as stocking stuffers!


    Sheila @ A Postcard a Day -
    These are night lights I wouldn't want to keep hidden out of sight, they are so cute. Of course, I have none!

    R.J. -
    I'd like one for every room!

    Joanna Jenkins -
    I have to go back to Chinatown before Christmas to stock up on these - if they aren't outrageously priced!

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