Tag: Colorado

Discovery Series – Aspen

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Discovery Series Aspen is a full-size version of the ornament that I have in my collection.

Aspen is a mountain town in Colorado that began as a silver mining settlement in the late 19th century before reinventing itself as a world-renowned alpine destination. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, it evolved into a center for outdoor recreation, culture, and seasonal tourism. Its remote setting and dramatic scenery have shaped a distinct identity tied closely to nature. Today, Aspen is known for its balance of rugged landscapes and refined mountain living.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Vail

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Discovery Series Vail is a mug for a mountain town in Colorado that grew from a quiet alpine valley into one of the most renowned ski destinations in North America. Founded in the 1960s alongside the development of Vail Ski Resort, the town was designed with a strong European alpine influence. Over the decades, Vail became known not only for winter sports but also for its vibrant cultural events and year-round outdoor appeal. Today, it blends high-altitude adventure with art, film, and village life.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Aspen

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Discovery Series Ornament Aspen is a mini mug for a mountain town where alpine scenery, outdoor adventure, and year-round culture come together at high elevation.

Aspen’s history began as a silver mining town in the late 19th century, when prospectors arrived during the Colorado Silver Boom of the 1870s and 1880s. After the collapse of the silver market, the town experienced a long, quiet period before being rediscovered in the mid-20th century as a ski destination. Visionaries transformed Aspen into an international resort while preserving its historic core and natural surroundings.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Denver

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Starbucks Discovery Series Denver is a mug for the “Mile High City”. Its history begins with its founding in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, when prospectors established a mining camp at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. The city was officially incorporated in 1861 and named after James W. Denver, the governor of Kansas Territory. Denver became the capital of Colorado when the state joined the Union in 1876, transforming from a rough frontier town into a thriving commercial hub.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Denver

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Here are the pictures of the Discovery Series Ornament Denver that I picked up from the post office recently. There are two more mini mugs from Colorado that I will be reviewing soon. Stay tuned!

Denver’s identity has long been shaped by its location at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, where frontier history, mining heritage, and the growth of the American West converged. Founded during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, the city quickly grew from a rugged settlement into a major gateway for explorers, traders, and travellers heading deeper into the mountains.… Read more

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Been There – University of Colorado Boulder

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Here’s another addition to the Campus Collection, a mug from the Centennial State, Starbucks Been There – University of Colorado Boulder. CU Boulder is the flagship university of the University of Colorado System. It was fascinating to learn that it was founded five months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Another rather interesting fact is that CU Boulder is the alma mater for 5 Nobel Prize laureates and 10 Pulitzer Prize winners so far.
The front of the mug showcases the aerial views of the campus, Folsom Field (stadium), and the beautiful peaks of the Rocky Mountains in the background.… Read more

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Been There Christmas – Colorado

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Here’s Starbucks Been There Christmas – Colorado – another expected Christmas Edition mug. Unintentionally it has somewhat Christmas tree on it (Colorado Blue Spruce – official state tree). There should also be a red cup, but it can’t be seen on the front of the mug. Stay tuned for more pictures of it. … Read more

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Been There Ornament – Colorado

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The brand new Starbucks Been There Ornament Colorado has light blue string and the inside. What’s seen on the front of the mug:
– two small oil pumpjacks
– The flag of the state of Colorado
– the “Centennial State” nickname. It is because Colorado became a state a century after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
– Colorado Bighorn – is a species of sheep specific to this particular region
– some kind for spruce or fir, which is the only green element on the mug.… Read more

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Been There – Colorado

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Starbucks Been There Colorado mug is also blue – it seems most of the recent mugs are of this color. I wonder what will they look like when placed next to each other. Well, we are going to find that out soon!… Read more

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Icon – Colorado

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This Icon mug came from Colorado, Usa. Dark Green is used as its theme color. Bighorn Sheep can be seen on the front of the mug and Skiing on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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