Been There Ornament – Chengdu
Been There Ornament – Chengdu comes in a set with the country ornament. You might be interested to read the review of the bigger mug.… Read more
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Discovery Series – Hollywood
If I recall correctly, the Discovery Series – Hollywood is the first Starbucks mug for this famous neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Hollywood, originally a small independent community, was founded in 1887 and officially became a part of Los Angeles in 1910. Its transformation began in the early 20th century when filmmakers, drawn by the area’s mild climate and diverse landscapes, started setting up studios there. By the 1910s and 1920s, Hollywood had become the center of the American film industry, with iconic studios like Paramount, Warner Bros., and Universal establishing a lasting presence.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Qingdao
Been There Ornament – Qingdao is a mini-mug that replicates the bigger one that we reviewed earlier.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Dalian
Been There Ornament – Dalian comes with the blue string. See the review of the design of the bigger mug that I reviewed recently.
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Been There – Melbourne
Been There – Melbourne is a mug for a city with a rich and dynamic history, founded in 1835 by free settlers from Tasmania on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Melbourne quickly grew from a small settlement into a thriving metropolis, spurred by the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, which brought immense wealth and a wave of migration. By the late 19th century, it was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the British Empire, known for its grand architecture, cultural institutions, and booming trade.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Beijing
Been There Ornament – Beijing is a mini mug for a city that is more than China’s capital – it’s a city layered with centuries of memory, culture, and quiet surprises. Beyond the towering government buildings and gleaming business districts lies a network of ancient hutongs: narrow alleys lined with grey brick homes, fluttering laundry, and the smell of breakfast steaming in bamboo baskets.
Each alley tells a different story – of revolution and poetry, of neighbors who’ve shared the same courtyard for generations.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Xiamen
Been There Ornament – Xiamen with the blue string, accompanied by China country ornament.… Read more
Discovery Series – Miami
Discovery Series – Miami is coming together with the ornament that we’ve seen earlier this week. Here is how the big mug is different from its mini sibling:
– The dominoes on the front of the ornament are likely a nod to Máximo Gómez Park, more affectionately known as Domino Park, a vibrant community hub in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Located along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), this small park is famous for its daily gatherings of local Cuban elders who play intense games of dominoes and chess, often drawing curious onlookers and tourists.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Shenzhen
Been There Ornament – Shenzhen has a blue string and resembles the bigger mug we’ve seen before.… Read more
You Are Here – Košice
You Are Here – Košice is a mug for a city with deep historical roots, a cultural and economic hub of eastern Slovakia. First mentioned in records from 1230, Košice quickly grew into a prominent medieval town, becoming the first European city to be granted its own coat of arms in 1369. Strategically located along important trade routes, it flourished as a center of commerce, craftsmanship, and governance within the Kingdom of Hungary. Over the centuries, Košice experienced periods of prosperity and hardship under various empires, including Ottoman incursions and Habsburg rule.… Read more
