The Variant Years
I suspect some international standards dictate how the copyright and production information are worded. And for that reason there are a few years where the To Go Cup ornaments are Continue Reading →
UPDATED: A Bit of Love for Europe
Of the over 550 ornaments Starbucks released since 1995, only 25 have been from Europe. And even then, none until 2014. Asia has released 126 and North America 400, mostly Continue Reading →
cHOo, cHOo, cHOo
All aboard the Santa Train Snow Globe! cHOo, cHOo, cHOo! Starbucks Taiwan released two versions of this charming snow globe. One in 2005, the other in 2012. There are a few Continue Reading →
Hey Starbucks! What Year Is It?
Hey Starbucks! What year is it? That’s the questions I am left asking after three ornaments released in Holiday 2018 are marked with different years. The European Red Cup and Continue Reading →
We’re at Our Best When We’re Together
We’re at our best when we’re together is the holiday 2018 theme for Starbucks and speaks to the divide in our political climate, at least in the US, but even Continue Reading →
Been There Series Ornaments are a Happy Surprise
Last thing I wanted was another series of mug ornaments! Especially released at one time right before the expected holiday release. But I have to admit. I like the Been Continue Reading →
Been There?
We suspected the time would come when the Been There Series (BTS of mugs, which have replaced the You Are Here Series (YAH), would be released in ornament form. Continue Reading →
What Is An Ornament?
What is an ornament? The Oxford Dictionary defines it this way. NOUN; Pronunciation /ˈôrnəmənt//ˈɔrnəmənt/ A thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially Continue Reading →
The 2017 Catalog Has Arrived!
The web is nice and I hope you enjoy this site, but sometimes print is just what is needed. If you would like a color catalog showing every ornament Starbucks Continue Reading →
A Most Unlikely Place for An Ornament
Dubai, UAE is not a place one would expect an exclusive Christmas ornament to be released, but Starbucks MENA (Middle East North Africa) has done just that. In a country Continue Reading →
The Local Collection
Because 2016’s 50 States weren’t enough, Starbucks released the Local Collection in 2017. 53 ornaments in all. One for every state, Washington DC, Pike Place Market and Canada. It really Continue Reading →