Starbucks Louisiana Been There Ornament - Bayou Magic for Your Tree
Hey coffee lovers! ☕✨
Okay so I'm totally obsessed with this new addition to my collection and I just had to share it with you all. The Starbucks Louisiana Been There Ornament is giving me all the bayou vibes and I am here for it! This little gem is part of the Been There Series, and honestly, it's one of those pieces that just makes you smile every time you look at it.
Let me tell you about this beauty. The design is packed with iconic Louisiana charm - think alligators, jazz instruments, beignets, and all those Mardi Gras colors that just pop. The artwork is so detailed and vibrant with those deep purples, greens, and golds that instantly transport you to New Orleans. The ornament itself has this perfect glossy ceramic finish that catches the light beautifully, and it feels substantial in your hand - not flimsy at all. There's even a cute little ribbon loop at the top in that signature Starbucks green for hanging.
What I love most is how it captures the spirit of Louisiana. You've got the French Quarter architecture, cypress trees with Spanish moss, crawfish, hot sauce bottles, and even a little coffee cup because obviously. The typography is playful with "Louisiana" written in this fun script that reminds me of vintage NOLA signage. It's like they packed an entire Louisiana road trip into one tiny ornament and I'm so here for it.
The size is perfect too - about 3 inches in diameter, so it's substantial enough to stand out on your tree or display but not so huge that it overwhelms your space. I've been keeping mine on my coffee bar next to my other Been There ornaments and it just brings such a happy energy to my morning routine. Every time I make my iced vanilla latte, I glance at it and think about beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde. 🥐
Speaking of coffee, I've been pairing this little treasure with my current obsession - a brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso with an extra shot. The caramel-y notes just feel right when I'm admiring all that Louisiana sweetness on display. And yes, I grabbed a maple pecan muffin yesterday because the autumn vibes were calling my name and it felt perfectly on theme.
If you're a collector of the Been There Series, you absolutely need this one. Louisiana is such an iconic state with incredible food culture, music heritage, and that unmistakable joie de vivre. Whether you're displaying it year-round on a coffee shelf, using it as part of your holiday decor, or adding it to your ornament collection, it's going to be a conversation starter for sure. I can already picture it on my tree this year surrounded by twinkling lights.
For display ideas, I'm thinking a dedicated "places I've been" wall or shadow box would be amazing. You could group all your Been There ornaments together and create a travel memory display. Or hang it on a small decorative tree in your kitchen or coffee nook. Some collectors even use them as gift tags for extra-special presents, which is such a cute idea!
Collector note - the Been There Series has been expanding like crazy lately, and Louisiana is definitely one of those states that brings major personality to the collection. If you're trying to collect all 50 states plus cities and international locations, this is an essential piece. The Been There ornaments are smaller than the full-size mugs but just as detailed, making them perfect for people who want the collection without taking up tons of shelf space.
This ornament is proof that good things really do come in small packages - all that Louisiana magic wrapped up in ceramic perfection!
Whether you're from Louisiana, you've visited and fallen in love with the culture, or you're just a Starbucks collector who appreciates great design, this ornament deserves a spot in your collection. It's fun, it's colorful, it's meaningful, and it brings a little bit of that Southern charm wherever you display it. Trust me, you're going to love it just as much as I do! 🫶
