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Our curated collection of buying guides tailored for gifting, hobbies and beyond.

The Best Luxury Gifts for Autosports Fans
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The Best Luxury Gifts for Autosports Fans

Luxury goods and autosports go together like cigars and whiskey.

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The Cool Material 2024 Holiday Gift Guides

Get your holiday shopping done early. Shop our full list of gift guides here: the best of food, drink, tech, travel, style, EDC, fitness, and home goods.

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The Best Home Gifts for 2024

Home is where the heart is. So gift with your heart and shop for the best home decor items and furniture this holiday season.

2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Tech

Guys and gadgets. It’s a pairing on the level of peanut butter and jelly. When you can’t think up a gift idea, a hot piece of tech is sure to go over well. Of course, separating the good from the cheap, poorly-made knockoffs is easier said than done. So let…

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: EDC

When it comes to your everyday carry, we like to think the Cool Material Shop can fill every pocket with an item that will last a lifetime. We only stock EDC pieces we love and use. From wallets to keychains, and valets to store them all on at night, we’ve…

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AHAlife Mother’s Day Guide

She won't tell you this, but your mom doesn't want the same generic Mother's Day gift you always give her. Sure, she'd smile and give you a hug—that's what moms do—but what she really would love is something unique and beautiful. For that, there's AHAlife. AHAlife scours the globe for exceptional items…

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Brilliant Ideas I Had While Stoned Notebook

Some of the greatest creative minds in the world can credit some of their success to a little inhaled inspiration—including Stephen King, Tarantino, and pretty much every musician ever. It’s pretty well known that there’s a link between creativity and cannabis, but unfortunately the same can be said about short…

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Wear This: Home for the Holidays

It’s time to warm up the car, grab a bottle of something nice, and head home for the holidays. Before you hop behind the wheel, however, make sure you’re dressed the part. We’re not talking stuffy sweaters and pleated khakis like when you were a kid, we’re talking good-looking gear…

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