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Discovery Series – Arizona

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Discovery Series – Arizona is a mug for a state shaped by Indigenous civilizations, Spanish exploration, frontier settlement, mining booms, and the growth of desert cities that attracted new residents throughout the twentieth century. Long before statehood in 1912, the region was home to remarkable cultures such as the Hohokam and Ancestral Puebloans, whose canal systems and architectural sites still impress visitors today. When railroads and copper mining expanded, Arizona’s towns grew quickly, eventually building the diverse economy that connects its ancient past with its modern identity.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Utah

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Discovery Series Ornament Utah is a mini mug for the Beehive State, a symbol of hard work, community, and the pioneer spirit that still defines it today.

Utah’s history stretches far beyond its modern cities and iconic landscapes. Indigenous nations such as the Ute, Paiute, Goshute, Shoshone, and Navajo lived across this region for thousands of years, building communities, trade systems, and cultural traditions tied directly to the land. European and American explorers arrived in the 18th and early 19th centuries, but it was the arrival of Mormon pioneers in 1847 that transformed the area into a major settlement hub.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Montana

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Discovery Series Montana is a mug for the Treasure State.

Montana’s history as the 41st state begins with its admission to the Union on November 8, 1889, though the region’s story stretches back to the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1805-1806. The discovery of gold in the 1860s brought waves of prospectors and settlers, transforming the territory from Native American lands into mining camps and cattle ranching country. From the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 to the copper mining boom in Butte, Montana’s past is marked by conflict, extraction, and the enduring presence of vast wilderness that continues to define its character today.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Arizona

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Discovery Series Ornament Arizona is here.

Arizona’s history as the 48th state begins with its admission to the Union on February 14, 1912, though human presence in the region dates back over 12,000 years. The state’s territory was part of Mexico until the Mexican-American War and the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 completed its current boundaries. From ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings to Spanish missions, Old West mining towns, and modern metropolitan centers, Arizona’s landscape tells a story of diverse cultures, frontier spirit, and adaptation to one of America’s most dramatic desert environments.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Johor

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Another package from Malaysia arrived! Inside, there is a brand new Been There Ornament Johor.

Johor state’s history as the southernmost state of Peninsular Malaysia dates back centuries to the Johor Sultanate, established in 1528 after the fall of Malacca. The modern state took shape under Sultan Abu Bakar in the late 19th century, who modernized administration and infrastructure while maintaining the sultanate’s sovereignty. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of major shipping routes and sharing a border with Singapore, Johor has evolved into Malaysia’s industrial powerhouse and agricultural heartland while preserving its rich royal heritage and cultural traditions.… Read more

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Discovery Series – North Dakota

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I recently reviewed the ornament from The Peace Garden State, where wide skies meet endless possibilities. Discovery Series North Dakota is its big brother.

North Dakota’s story reaches deep into the past, shaped first by the Indigenous nations who lived on these plains for thousands of years, including the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, and Dakota peoples. Their agricultural villages, trade networks, and earth-lodge settlements formed the earliest foundations of the region. Europeans arrived in the 18th century, drawn by fur-trade routes stretching along the Missouri River, and the land eventually became part of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Montana

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Discovery Series Ornament Montana comes from Big Sky Country, where endless horizons meet rugged natural beauty.

Montana’s story begins long before it became a state, with Indigenous nations such as the Crow, Blackfeet, Salish, and Kootenai shaping the region for thousands of years. European fur traders arrived in the 1700s, followed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, which mapped the area for the United States. Montana grew rapidly during the gold rushes of the 1860s and officially entered the Union in 1889.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Louisiana

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Yesterday we reviewed the ornament, today let’s do the same for the Discovery Series Louisiana mug.

Louisiana’s history begins long before it became a state in 1812. The region was originally home to many Indigenous nations, including the Choctaw, Houma, and Chitimacha peoples. It later became a strategic French territory, ceded to Spain, then returned to France before being sold to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Over time, Louisiana earned the nickname “The Pelican State,” shaped by its river culture, Creole heritage, and unique blend of French, African, Caribbean, and American influences.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Louisiana

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Discovery Series Ornament Louisiana has arrived!

Louisiana has a history shaped by Native American nations, French and Spanish settlers, and a mix of cultures that grew together over hundreds of years. The state sits at the meeting point of major rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, and wide stretches of wetlands, all of which helped shape its way of life. From early trade routes to Cajun and Creole traditions, Louisiana has always been a place with its own style, rhythm, and flavour.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – North Dakota

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Discovery Ornament – North Dakota comes from the U.S. state that borders the Canadian province whose ornament we reviewed recently. Interestingly, it also features a fisherman!

North Dakota’s history is rooted in the cultures of the Indigenous peoples who lived on the plains long before European settlement. The region later became part of the Louisiana Purchase and began to grow with the westward expansion of the railroads in the late 1800s. When North Dakota entered the Union in 1889, it carried forward a heritage shaped by agriculture, open landscapes, and frontier resilience.… Read more

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