GlobeIn Artisan Gift Box Subscription Review – Oct 2015

At this point I’m getting two boxes and I was a little disappointed that both contained the short latte bowls. That said, they’re beautiful … one is red and the other tan (I believe). I’ve had this little nagging voice in the back of my mind since I saw the mugs “in person” and I hate to bring this up but do we know anything about the paints being used to create these beautiful designs? There’s still a lot of lead paint out there and unfortunately many nasty items that are banned in the US are still in use in emerging nations. I wouldn’t think about it if these were vases or strictly ornamental. Anyone know?
Both of my scarves are in the tan, neutral shade and I didn’t have a chance to unfold them yet but the weave is lovely (although someone above mentions shedding). I really do love these Globe In boxes! I hope they offer a Black Sunday discount code so that I can gift a few of these subs to friends for the holidays.

I got my first ever box today & I got the latte mugs & they’re beautiful (I got the bonus one) I do have tall mug envy but if I can’t find anyone who has two tall for two latte I’ll buy some from the shop – I have a mug problem & I won’t be able to hide these in my cupboard

I received my box today and got a beautiful tall mug in white with red…and just a little blue…it really is beautiful..I also got the scarf in navy which I really like…..this was a great box and really looking forward to Novembers box!

I got my box. I got my requested tall mug. I got a simple blue and white one. I like it.

I got the cream scarf (which I knew I wouldn’t use but have someone I can gift it to).

I received the natural colored scarf, which is beautiful!!! But it’s really messy lol I had placed it on the back of the kitchen chair and when my husband stood up, his black shirt was covered in those tiny fuzzies! Just moving it caused it to shed on my shirt. So unfortunately unless I wear the exact clolor of the scarf I won’t be able to wear it at all. And I can’t display it on say the couch, because then I’d have to lint roll the couch! I hate it, because it’s really beautiful!!!! Not sure if anyone else is having the same experience or not, hopefully not!

I got mine last night, I got the navy scarf, which is absolutely beautiful. I got a tall mug that’s white with a blue design on it, not as delicate as the one shown, but still really pretty,

I got my box today and I’m thrilled with the tall mug. I got a beautiful tan color mug. My only issue is that the bottom of the mug has small chip. I also have a fingerprint smudge on the handle. I guess they wanted me to have a signed mug! I got the natural color scarf which is gorgeous. I always thought I’d want the dark blue one pictured but I love this one! This is my first Globein box and I’m really happy with this month’s box.

I requested a tall mug, and just got my box yesterday– with the exact mug in the spoiler so SUPER happy about that! I was hoping for that print. I also got my scarf in grey which is perfect. So happy!

I got the email and requested the tall mug. I think sending this email is a great way to handle issues with customers. It shows that the company cares. It is one of the reasons I subscribe.

I got the email too… I thought that about the time the second spoiler came out, that they said there would be variations on both the mug and scarf, so I’m not surprised that some are different in style or design. I was a little bummed at the time, just because the mug in the spoiler pic is so pretty. I didn’t email them a preference. I’ll be psyched if I get the tall/bluepink variation, but as I have a ton of regular mugs I’ll have no worries if it’s the other one, as I can eat my oatmeal out of it!

I agree that I don’t think subscribers will be upset about the variation. GlobeIn certainly didn’t mislead us. Imps my opinion they have handled the situation well. And as pointed out this is a hand painted item and in when it’s a small artisan company things can happen that are beyond anyone’s control. It’s not like some of us aren’t getting mugs. I’d love the tall mug but would also enjoy soup out of the short mug.

I think the short mug is cute but I was wanting the tall mug to drink tea at work. I emailed them to ask for it so we will see how it goes.

I got an e-mail explaining the situation and showing both mugs, with the option of requesting one or the other. They couldn’t promise to fulfill the request, but they said they would do their very best to do so.

I am really hoping for the taller mug. Both are nice, but I have been a subscriber for quite some time and I hope that they send me the taller of the two. I wound’t mind the second option, but I was really hyped by the spoiler 🙂 This is my favorite sub 🙂

If anyone gets either mug and doesn’t want it please consider swapping me it! Clicking on my name goes to my swap profile. I totally agree about that being perfect for soup Liz! Especially this season.

I’d be happy with either one, so whichever I get, if someone ends up wanting to swap for the other, I’ll come back and offer it. I drink coffee/tea and have soup as often as I can, so I really can’t go wrong with either one. Maybe I should try to get both….

Also, does anybody have any unique ideas for storing/using the baskets? I’ve been using them to “try” to organize my subscription box samples,

I signed up for this box based on that tall mug spoiler. Both are beautiful so I’ll wait to see what it really looks like in person. I really wanted the tall mug. Hopefully, if I don’t like the short one I can swap with someone who doesn’t want the tall one after seeing the shorter version. I’m not mad at all. I would just prefer that tall mug! I own nothing like it.

OH! I actually like the alternate mug better than the original (which I still think is lovely). But this shape is much more practical as I default to soup for dinner at least 3 times a week. I’ll be perfectly satisfied either way. Side note: Liz, you always get the scarves to drape so beautifully!

I like both mug shapes, so whichever I get is fine. As far as the comment about either not posting spoilers or mentioning the possibility of variations, while I would normally agree, in this case since they’re handmade I think it’s a little different. I have a feeling that at the time the spoiler was first published, GlobeIn thought they would have enough of the taller shape to fill everyone’s order — it was only later that they found out they wouldn’t. That’s different than some of the other boxes that know they’re going to have variations from the beginning.

Hooray for dishwasher safe!

I’m thrilled GlobeIn was able to place such a large order with the Tunisian ceramics artisans, but I do also hope I get the tall mug from the original spoilers! I love the idea of using it as a small vase! Either way, I love this curation.

I love both mug shapes so I will try to swap for several (I’m already getting one). They are all so beautiful!!!

I really hope I get the taller mug….ugh….I don’t really like the shorter one.

I was already signed up, so I can’t be too upset. But, they should avoid spoilers or mention that there will be variations. If I weren’t signed up, that cup would have pushed me over to doing so. So, I’m sure there were many others that did. That being said, I totally love GlobIn boxes!

I didn’t sign up for this sub specifically for the mug so I guess I can’t be too upset (I would definitely be if I had though). However, I really hope that I get the taller mug. I don’t drink coffee/tea/soup/hot cocoa so it really won’t be of any use for me. And, I really can’t think of anyone to gift this too (the scarf, yes, but not the mug…..sigh).

Liza is always very helpful but I’m afraid she may get pushed to her limits on this one. I have a feeling there will be a lot of people who are upset.