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Discovery Series Ornament – The Hamptons

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This popular summer destination on Long Island, famous for its beaches and seasonal crowd, has never had a mini mug from Starbucks. This is why I was especially excited to pick up this Discovery Series Ornament The Hamptons, earlier this year!

The Hamptons encompass a collection of villages and hamlets on the eastern end of Long Island, New York, with settlement dating back to the 1640s when English colonists established farming and whaling communities. Originally known as Southampton, East Hampton, and surrounding areas, these towns remained agricultural and fishing communities for centuries before transformation began in the late 1800s when wealthy New Yorkers discovered the pristine beaches.… Read more

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Been There – Songkhla

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Been There Songkhla is a mug for a city in Thailand.

Songkhla province emerged as a crucial maritime trading center centuries ago, with Songkhla city functioning as a key port linking the Malay Peninsula to Siam during the Ayutthaya era. King Chulalongkorn’s administrative reforms in 1901 established the province in its current configuration. Natural gas discoveries in the Gulf during the 1970s sparked economic growth, while Hat Yai developed into a major commercial hub, establishing Songkhla as one of southern Thailand’s most economically significant provinces.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Toronto

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Discovery Series – Toronto is a mug for Canada’s dynamic metropolis, where global culture, iconic skylines, and vibrant neighborhoods come together on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Toronto’s origins trace to 1793 when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe established the town of York as Upper Canada’s capital. The city grew slowly until the mid-1800s, when railway construction and immigration transformed it into Canada’s commercial center, officially becoming Toronto in 1834. The 20th century brought waves of immigration – initially from Europe, then from around the globe following liberalized immigration policies in the 1960s – creating one of the world’s most multicultural cities.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Los Angeles

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The Discovery Series Los Angeles is a mug for a dynamic coastal metropolis where film, beaches, creativity, and cultural diversity come together under year-round sunshine.

Los Angeles is a city shaped by reinvention, creativity, and cultural influence. Originally founded in 1781 as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, it grew from a small Spanish settlement into a global metropolis during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The arrival of the film industry, a booming port, and waves of migration helped define its modern identity.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Toronto

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The Discovery Series Ornament Toronto was one of the first mini mugs from this series that I got. I have time to finally post it here.

Toronto is one of Canada’s most dynamic cities, shaped by Indigenous heritage, British colonial roots, and waves of immigration that helped turn it into a global cultural and economic center. Originally known as York in the late 18th century, the city grew rapidly with the expansion of railways, industry, and trade along Lake Ontario. Today, Toronto stands as Canada’s largest city, known for its skyline, neighborhoods, and strong connection to sports, food, and outdoor life along the waterfront.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Montréal

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Discovery Series Montréal is a mug for a city that blends European charm and North American energy, where historic streets, vibrant festivals, and a world-class food scene come together. I reviewed the ornament for Montréal more than one year ago!

Montreal’s story begins in 1642 when French settlers established Ville-Marie on an island in the St. Lawrence River, naming it after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. The city flourished as New France’s commercial center before British conquest in 1760 created the unique bicultural character that defines Montreal today.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Los Angeles

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Discovery Series Ornament Los Angeles is an espresso mug from California.

Los Angeles began as a small Spanish settlement founded in 1781 under the name El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles. Over time, it grew through Mexican rule, became part of the United States in the mid-19th century, and rapidly expanded with the arrival of railroads, oil discoveries, and the motion picture industry. Today, Los Angeles stands as a global city where entertainment, coastal living, and cultural diversity intersect, all of which are reflected in the symbols and scenes illustrated on the mug.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Palm Springs

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Similar to other mugs from this collection, the design of the Discovery Series Palm Springs has more symbols and landmarks, compared to the ornament that I added to my collection earlier this week.

Palm Springs evolved from a remote desert inhabited by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians into Hollywood’s favorite escape in the 1930s and 1940s. Movie stars built hideaways just two hours from Los Angeles, seeking privacy, sunshine, and the therapeutic dry climate. The city’s heyday during the 1950s and 1960s brought architectural experimentation with modernist homes that maximized desert living through glass walls and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Palm Springs

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Discovery Series Ornament Palm Springs is a mini mug for a city that didn’t have one before!

Palm Springs transformed from a desert oasis inhabited by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians into a glamorous resort destination in the early 20th century. Hollywood stars discovered the area in the 1930s, making it their playground just two hours from Los Angeles, while the clean desert air attracted those seeking relief from respiratory ailments. The city’s golden age in the 1950s and 1960s saw architectural innovation through mid-century modern design that still defines its aesthetic today.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Bangkok

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Another gift from a friend has joined my collection. The Been There Ornament Bangkok comes in a separate box, which seems to be in line with other releases from Thailand.

Bangkok’s story begins in the late 18th century, when King Rama I established it as the capital of Siam in 1782 after the fall of Ayutthaya. What started as a riverside settlement along the Chao Phraya River quickly grew into the political, cultural, and spiritual heart of the country. Over time, canals, royal compounds, and temples shaped the city’s layout, earning Bangkok a reputation as a place where tradition and daily life are deeply intertwined.… Read more

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