About
About – Why this blog:
I have a passion for coffee. I like the way that it really has the ability to bring people together. I like the conversations around it. I like being able to have a common ground to connect with people about. Most of all, I fall in love with those moments when you can see some deep joy in a person’s eyes over discovering a new coffee, learning about coffee, or just hanging out around the coffee – even if not drinking it. Why this blog? It serves a purpose. I wanted to create an online community. I’m not the first Starbucks blogger out there. There are official Starbucks blogs. But I felt like a place with a dash of fun, coffee education, cutting edge information (if I’ve got it!), and real people talking to each other in the comments was still needed on the web. Maybe I was wrong. I don’t know. I’ll have to ponder that over a french press.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who made this website?
All the content is written by Melody.
The StarbucksMelody blog was created by Kelly at WSM; she’s a Seattle local who does blogs, websites and logo design. Please visit Kelly’s site here: http://www.wildsagemarketing.com
Why do you blog about Starbucks?
It’s a hobby.
Do you have a favorite Starbucks store?
It’s very hard to pick a favorite but very high up there on my list would be the store at First & Pike, the “Heritage Starbucks”. It has a beautiful store design; the customer service is good; and it has a Clover.
Do you have any inside scoop about Starbucks?
No. I am just a customer.
Do you work for Starbucks or have you ever worked for Starbucks?
No.
Amazon.com required statement:
“Melody Overton (StarbucksMelody.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.”
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Hey Melody,
Love the new look!
Especially the bottom of the main page that has the older topics condensed into the smaller area. It makes it a lot easier to read! (less scrolling)
Also, the twitter bird is adorable.
Like the new look. Refreshing appearance and good improvements in navigation.
Melody, your content continues to be first rate and informative.
Thanks ;0)
(@Michelle and DadCooks) – thank you for the nice comments about the new site. It means the world to me and especially that you like the content. That’s the hard part! LOL. Hope to see you commenting on the blog. DadCooks – I will see you at MSI! Take care, Melody
I just love your blog. It’s so awesome. I didn’t know that the Tazo tea hdq’s was in Portland oregon. Now I’d like to go there and see it in person. Thanks for the info about tea. I love tea.
Hey Melody,
I’m the guy with baby with whom you chatted at the under cover Starbucks on 15th. Nice blog. I’m going to call Starbucks right now for another gold card. It was nice to meet you!
-Dave
Hi Dave! It was nice meeting you! I remember you. You were the nice guy with the really cute baby in your arms and and in your free hand you had the Gold Card with a non-functioning magnetic strip. I hope Starbucks can easily replace it for you. Good Luck! And please come back and comment again and tell your friends about my site.
(Sorry, I have to promote myself a bit). Take care! Melody
Hi melody
The site looks great. Interesting articles – especially on the book.
Keep it up!
Jose
@UrbanVoy – It’s great to see that you’ve come back! I saw your posts on MSI and nearly fell off my chair seeing you’re back!! I hope you’ll leave a few comments here too. You’ve always got great insights, even when we passionately disagree, as we have in the past!
Melody
Hi! I love anything Starbucks also. Matter of fact I even created a Philippine Starbucks Collectors and Planners for a social networking site called NING.COM. However, they phased out the free service so I have no recourse but just deleted the site. But then I’m one of those bloggers that can’t get enough of starbucks. The one thing, I really love to have was to have a SAKURA TUMBLER from Japan. Sadly, I don’t know anyone from Japan that can get me one and I don’t want to “bid” at Ebay. The prices there is appalling! =). Nice site…kepp it up!
Hi Vernie! Welcome! Did you see I did one blog post that sort of relates to the Starbucks Experience in the Philippines? It was this one here:
http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2010/04/10/starbucks-in-the-philippines-the-around-the-globe-and-chalk-art-adventures-continue/
I’ve heard that internationally those planners made by Starbucks are a huge hit, but we don’t really have the same thing going on in the United States.
I agree that Japan has some really beautiful tumblers, and great merchandise. Actually, I generally think the international markets really get some amazing merchandise. I featured a Japanese cherry blossom tumbler here:
http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2010/02/20/starbucks-around-the-globe-japan/
Hope to see you back again soon! I also looked at your site too, and I will come back to it again. Well done.
Thanks Melody, I even made a link back of your blog. Planners are the “in” thing here in the Philippines. Most of us would anticipate the coming of November when I think its the month that start getting our stickers to get our that planner. It is a huge hit and we look forward when new tumblers are being displayed.
I hope someone from Japan would read this and maybe get in touch with me as I really wanted to have a SAKURA tumbler. The tumblers from Japan had these cute designs so far.
I want to buy Starbucks store art. Specifically, the Italian Roast (red scooter) picture (small or large) that is hung currently in many Starbucks. I’ve searched craigslist and ebay with no luck. Anyone here know where one can purchase a piece? I was told by a Starbucks employee that every few years each Starbucks gets renovated and the art is given away to the public or any employees. Thanks DTA
Melody,
Wow! This is nice! I love starbucks too, but you took it too a new level! Beautiful! Congrats!
Coach T
Hi Melody and Melody fans!
I worked at Starbucks from 1995-2004. Just getting ready to donate some clothing to charity, and I came across a bunch of SB t-shirts with various promotions. Are there any fans out there who collect Starbucks shirts? I’m happy to contribute to your collection! Just thought I’d check before donating them. Would love to see them in a happy home. You have a great blog!
I heard about you from my starbucks guy here in Raleigh, NC and he said you were the Starbucks Guru of sorts!! I was chatting with you on twitter the other day and have now stumbled on this site… You Rock Mel! I’m excited to follow your posts as I too am an avid daily starbucks lover. I am about to walk from coast to coast here starting Sept 11th and I WILL be stopping at any and all starbucks along the way to do all my writing and enjoy a beverage!
You rock and I will be chiming in from time to time to give you a heads up on my favorite locations!!
Have a great Sunday Mel…
Patrick
Melody,
Love Starbucks and love this website! Great job.
As a website designer myself, I just had the question regarding using Starbucks Trademark in your domain name. Did you successfully gain permission to use the name, or just hoping they will leave you alone, since your giving Starbucks free advertising in a positive undertone.
Reason I ask is being in the industry, Iv’e seen so many companies dispute with ICANN to get their trademark name domain variations transferred to them for free. Just wondering what was your winning strategy here. I have a few ideas for other websites and never kicked them off for this fear.
Thanks! Keep up the wonderful work!
Derek
Hello Derek! I hope you will join in this blog in a coffee conversation kind of way. I was reluctant to approve this comment because you could just substitute any corporate name in and find a fan blog and ask the same question. I’m not a trademark lawyer and I don’t play one on t.v. and I don’t provide legal advice on this blog. I won’t be answering your question. Sorry.
There are NUMEROUS Starbucks fan blogs. I’m in competition with literally at least a half a dozen other Starbucks blogs. I would say that many well-loved corporations have fan blogs whether you are dealing with the major Ikea fan blog – http://www.ikeafans.com/ or the major LuLuLemon fan blog – http://luluaddict.blogspot.com/. And the funny thing, having seen other Starbucks blogs out there, this one is small potatos. I still love the community here though.
Best coffee wishes,
Melody
Hello.I love collecting starbucks city mug.
I can get the information on stabucks here
thank you, I would visit here again.
City Mugs! I’ve been living on a boat for the last 4 years. I just moved to land and unpacked my prized City Mug collection. Awesome.
Great site! Me LOVE coffee! Hmmmm mmm! *Chug*
Hello Melody,
Just came across your site today. I love your site, it’s very clean looking and pleasing to the eye. I don’t drink coffee, but I am a self admitted Starbucks Chai Tea Latte addict. I have been to many Starbucks all over the world. I have a very nice collection of their city mugs. Continued success with your blog
Audrey
Hey Melody! Love the blog – wonderful design. You certainly are passionate about your coffee!
Larry
Hi Larry! Thank you for dropping by! How did you find this blog? Are you a Starbucks fan too? I worked with http://www.wildsagemarketing.com when it comes to the actual blog creation, though I create the content.
Hope you’ll poke around and join in the community.
Thanks again!
~Melody
Hi guys!!
I am currently studying at the University of Hull in Great Britain and working on my Independent Study which is about store atmospherics at STARBUCKS! I have therefore created a questionnaire and would be very grateful if you support me and fill it out! I promise, it will take less than 2 minutes, its very short!
If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask me!
Thank you very much!
You only need to click on the link below:
http://www.q-set.de/q-set.php?sCode=XZZFPYJBTEDJ
@Melody: This as a very nice designed web site! Looks very good and is more than appealing =)
I’m a vagabond and complete Starbucks addict (some do crack, cocainne, meth, etc… I do Starbucks) And I go town hopping and frequently end up in Starbucks. I have my gold card, and always enjoy the “at home” experience Starbucks gives me. I have poured over your site and I find it to have an awesome positive vibe, and am going to bookmark it. I was just in Madison, WI and saw the new (and only) clover store in the state of Wisconsin. Partners seemed so happy there as a result of the change. When I asked about it a partner looked at the clover machine longngly and said “yep, that’s our new baby”
I love your blog. Happy starbucks drinking.
Hi Melody,
I just sent you an email, asking about your blog, and realized that there was a “why” am I doing it, and I think it’s great.
Inspired me to tell you what I love most about Starbucks, the fact that I can go to Peru, and order my drink in English! Goooooo Starbucks!
Hi Melody!
I have been reading your comments on StarbucksGossip for years, and have always enjoyed your very calm, unbiased remarks and genuine love for Starbucks! I had no idea you had your own blog (not sure how I never knew this!!) As a former partner and current customer, I am so thrilled to see your own site! Continue being wonderful!!
Hi April, thank you so much for saying that. I’ve been participating less and less on Starbucks gossip. That site thrives on being not so calm, at least that’s the way it appears to me, and mostly that’s not for me. Hope you’ll come back and join in the comment conversations here, and click “like” on the facebook widget. I know, shameless plugs! Thank you for continuing your passion even after not being a partner!!
Melody
Melody, I met you when I was working at the Pike Place store – also when I was working at the 5th and Pine store. I don’t know if you remember me… I was pregnant and doing coffee tastings at Pike Place….
Anyway, I LOVE that you have a blog and that I’ve managed to stumble across it now! Hope you are doing well!
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