Been There Ornament – Hefei
This tiny Been There Ornament – Hefei is almost a complete copy of the bigger mug that was added to the site earlier.… Read more
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Discovery Series Ornament – Philadelphia
While chasing the AC ornament, I made a quick drive to Philly to pick up Discovery Series Ornament – Philadelphia as well. I have to admit, the color choice for the title on this mini mug isn’t ideal, as it blends into the dark green circle common to all ornaments in the Discovery Series. That said, it does look better in person.
Philadelphia has been at the heart of American history since before the country was born. Founded in 1682 by William Penn, the city quickly became a center of politics, commerce, and ideas.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Hangzhou
Been There Ornament – Hangzhou is a mini mug for the capital city of the Chinese province of Zhejiang. The design of this ornament is very similar to the large mug that I reviewed earlier.… Read more
Discovery Series Ornament – Atlantic City
I finally made it down to America’s Playground to pick up the Discovery Series Ornament – Atlantic City. It’s great to see this city finally getting its own mini mug after being overlooked for so long.
Atlantic City was founded in the 1850s as a seaside resort town, quickly gaining popularity for its beaches and fresh ocean air. By the late 19th century, it became a bustling getaway, with railroads bringing vacationers from Philadelphia and beyond. The iconic Boardwalk, built in 1870, was the first of its kind in the United States.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Xi’an
Starbucks Been There Ornament – Xi’an with the orange-red string. Here`s the review of the large mug.… Read more
Discovery Series Ornament – Korea
As promised yesterday, I’m eager to review the design of the Discovery Series Ornament – Korea with you. Much like the other mini mugs in this new collection, it features a notably more minimalist design approach. I do, however, wish the circular element had been rendered in a color other than green – something in line with the variation Starbucks applied to its Disney ornaments.
Here are the symbols from the design of the Discovery Series Ornament Korea that I was able to spot.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Harbin
Adding Been There Ornament – Harbin to the collection. Here’s the review of the design of the larger mug.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Yantai
Been There Ornament – Yantai with the orange string. Here’s the review of the large mug.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Jinan
Been There Ornament – Jinan the grey string. You can find the review of the design of the bigger mug here.… Read more
Discovery Series Ornament – Indiana
Here is the Discovery Series Ornament – Indiana for the Hoosier State. The origin of “Hoosier” is still debated, but it has become a proud identity for Indiana residents. Some believe it came from the 1800s as a frontier slang term – when someone knocked on a cabin door, the response might be “Who’s here?” slurred to sound like “Hoosier.” Others trace it to a contractor named Hoosier who hired Indiana workers for canal projects, or to a regional word meaning a rough countryman.… Read more
