Settling into My New Home in the USA

Settling into My New Home in the USA

Can you believe it’s already been two months since I moved into my new place? 🏠 The design ideas are gradually taking shape, although there’s still a lot left to do! 😅

Shipping Essentials for Your New Home

After purchasing a home, it seems that almost every family has to ship something from abroad. The million-dollar question is: what’s worth shipping and what’s better to buy directly in the USA? 🇺🇸 Through extensive comparison, I’ve compiled a list of items that are either unsuitable or suitable for shipping:

Items Not Worth Shipping

• Various Types of Blinds: I adore wooden blinds, but the prices in my home country are surprisingly high for quality. These blinds are also heavy and long, which would lead to incurring extra shipping fees. While Home Depot offers reasonably priced faux wood options, the solid wood blinds tend to be overpriced from third-party suppliers. Eventually, I chose to customize from SelectBlinds, which turned out to be a cost-effective solution with great quality. 👍

Items Suitable for Shipping

• 💖 Bamboo Blinds: As a long-time fan of traditional aesthetics, I’m eager to incorporate elements of Song Dynasty style into my home decor. To me, bamboo blinds are a magical addition that enhances the ambiance, safeguarding privacy while allowing natural light to flow in. They break away from the monotonous design of typical blinds, and higher-quality bamboo fabrics are still quite affordable back home. You can even order two panels for larger windows! Unfortunately, finding such quality bamboo blinds in the USA is nearly impossible. 💖
• 💖 Curtains: The selection of curtains in my home country is extensive, offering options like blackout fabric and various materials. Here in the USA, the choices often lack that exquisite craftsmanship. 💖
• 💖 Charming Baking and Drinkware: There are plenty of stylish coasters, cute cookie cutters, and matcha-making supplies that are perfect for a personal touch. If you’re into baking or drinks, these items are definitely worth shipping! 🚢

My Shipping Experience

I used Jiubang Shipping, which provided a user-friendly digital platform that allowed me to track my packages in real-time. The packaging quality was impressive, ensuring delicate items like bamboo blinds remained intact. The service was delightful, with proactive communication to keep me updated on the shipment process. Overall, it was a great experience! 😊

Final Thoughts

I hope everyone can create their dream home! 🥳

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