Collecting: Starbucks Mugs
From http://mswoodenshoes.blogspot.com/
I hate the work collect.
col·lect (k
-l
kt
): To accumulate as a hobby or for study.
The word collect coincides with ‘pack rat’ in my head. Someone who has curios. Someone who has shelves full of things. Clutter. It’s all seemingly dreadful to me, I shudder when I think of it. But there is something I sorta kinda collect. And it’s a relatively new obsession.
It started with our move, we brought almost nothing with us and subsequently stalked out Ikea and The Bay and Cookworks for cheap things to put in our home, especially our kitchen. I also stalk Williams-Sonoma on a regular basis to pet my Le Creuset cookware, like a puppy, it’s something I must wait for. In our shopping, we purchased some cheap white Ikea mugs, that have broken (3/6) and chipped (1/6), leaving only 2 mugs in tact.
What to do?
I scoured Etsy. Went online. Went local. And found nothing that was absolutely perfect. So, I headed to Starbucks. As I sipped my triple grande americano soy misto, I glanced at their little shop – mugs, mugs, coffee makers, tumblers, stuffed teddies, and more mugs. There’s all different kind: plain white on white, silly designed ones, some ‘reinvent’ ones that look boring as well, and then, there’s the city mugs.
I have often looked at these city mugs but have brushed them off as ‘too-touristy’, but lately, it’s got me thinking. J & I have traveled a lot. We have much more travelling to still accomplish. So why not start a mug collection – mugs from every place we’ve traveled to! I’ve come to love these mugs, oversized, pretty, and they make them all over the world.
Yay!
Only now it’s driving me bonkers trying to find these mugs.
From http://mswoodenshoes.blogspot.com/
Places We Have Mugs From:
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Amsterdam
- New York City
- Paris (I’m hoping I’ve figured out how to get one!)
Mugs Still To Get:
- Quebec (Montreal, Mont Tremblant, Quebec City)
- Dominican Republic (Punta Cana)
- Mexico (Playa Del Carmen, Cancun)
- Orlando, Florida
- Niagara Falls
- Toronto (I know, I know, I never got one, lol)
- Brussels, Belgium
I’ve been to more places than this, as has he, but we’re trying to get mugs we’ve been to together 
Cheesy. So I’m scouring Ebay but it sucks when one mug is going to cost you $60. SUCKS. So I’m begging my internet friends to help me out with my search. *begs*
xoxo
Fab Brunette
ps. The giveaway is coming soon! Check back on Monday!
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I collect the Christmas ones
If you'd like a London one – let me know (@violetposy) and I'll check my local Starbucks for you.
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Aww thanks, but I'm going to wait until we visit London this summer to pick
one up. Thanks anyway darling! That's so sweet
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That's lovely! Have a great visit
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I *think* I have Playa del Carmen but I'll have to check. It's probably still packed…I love these mugs because they're soooo big! perfect for a cozy morning coffee…I'm drinking out of my Tucson one right now…
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I saw a really ugly fake looking Playa Del Carmen one on Ebay. What's yours
look like?
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If you ever need one from Calgary…I can always help out!
I'd kill for that Paris one though!
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Thanks darling! The Paris one is adorable, isn't it?
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Only Starbucks mugs? I'm heading to Brussels in summer.
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That is such a great idea! Practical AND nostalgic. Nicely done. Wish I lived in any of the wonderful places from where you need mugs! I'd hook you up and be wicked happy. Haha.
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Oh I happen to like pretty mugs. I'll keep an eye for you over here, k? I've never seen a Jakarta mug before but if I see it, I'll let you know
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I scored an NYC one when we were there for FW! I lurve it!
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If you are coming this summer, we really have to meet. Otherwise I am going to sulk. A LOT.
LOL
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I will check out our StL Starbucks to see if they have one from here, just for fun, even though you & J haven't been… but you should come =) And Princess would like it too, I think.
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Starbucks Philippines!
Where can I send your mugs? lemme know…
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That's so sweet! Right now we're collecting mugs only from places we've been tho, thanks anyway!
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My husband & I live in Vancouver & we also collect Sbux city mugs… we have about 30 from around the globe. I'm in LA right now & picked up 2 just a few hours ago – one for LA and one for California. I love the thrill of finding them when we go places. They're perfect for a practical & useful collection & they make a great conversation piece when we have guests over. In fact, it's now become a things for our guests to choose what city they want to drink from.
All the best with your collection & travels!
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The article is very wonderful. You analyse in the round. I will go on to attention your other wonderful posts. Thank you.
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I stumbled upon your website while trying to find a Brussels mug. I just got home to Michigan from studying in Europe all summer and fell in love with these. I have a Paris mug and a London thermos (they were out of mugs). I lived in Brussels and there were no Starbuck's in the city…or so I thought. I was flying home when I spotted one at the airport. I was THRILLED. I bought the mug…long story short, I left it on the plane.
I have called the airport and filled out forms, but its been a week. Anyways, are you looking for a Paris one? I have one sitting in my mom's china cabinet. If you stumble upon a Brussels one, I would definitely trade. Or, if you didn't want to trade I would pay you for it. I am desperate!
You know we're crazy right?
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If you are flying out of the BRU airport, there is a Starbucks in departures. I was just there last week. If you're still there and want to grab an extra Brussels one (I left mine on the plane)…I will pay you $40 for it!
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