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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Our Go-to Albums for Hosting

7 albums that set the mood so you can worry about the food and whether you have enough ice.

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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About 10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About
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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About

Forget the usual suspects. We found worthwhile deals on menswear, watches, luggage, design, fragrance, books, and more.

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The Art of Cocktail Conversation

58 questions for better conversations at your next party.

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How to Use a Blowtorch to Transform Your Cooking

Tune into any Netflix cooking show and you're bound to see blowtorches used in the kitchen. Sure, blowtorches look cool on camera, but their use by culinary professionals isn’t just for show. They can truly revolutionize your culinary skills by allowing for easy caramelizing, searing, and finishing of dishes just…

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The Best Watch Boxes To Keep Your Timepieces Organized

The finer things in life look as good when in rest mode as they do in action: a good motorcycle, a fine whiskey, and, of course, an exquisitely crafted wristwatch. A good watch box is essential for any collector, as it not only helps in keeping your timepieces safe but…

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The Most Functional Mechanical Pencils That Don’t Skimp On Style

Digital technology has helped the world in countless ways, but it also makes certain things quite inconvenient. Case in point: It’s pretty hard to find a pencil sharpener nowadays. Even libraries--the longstanding beacon of the written word--seem to have taken them down. It's time to upgrade to a mechanical pencil…

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The Best Ashtrays, From Vintage to Modern

The perfect ashtray can complete your home decor. There's a wide world of ashtrays, from vintage to modern and from timeless ceramic to McDonald's collectible classic ashtrays. And no modern ashtray conversation is complete without mentioning Houseplant, Seth Rogen's ashtray brand. Ashtrays have come a long way from being simple…

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Backdrop and Porsche Collaborate on Home Paint Colors

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for. You can now match your home interior to your favorite Porsche. Backdrop, makers of some of our favorite interior house paint, have continued their line of collaborations by teaming up with Porsche. To celebrate 75 years of Porsche, Backdrop has released four limited-edition…

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