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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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Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder

Once your home is tricked out with all the best "smart" devices, it's only a natural progression to take it outside. The Bird Buddy might be the most charming use of "smart" home technology by combining a bird feeder with what is essentially a doorbell video cam. The Bird Budy…

By John A. Paradiso
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STEAL: Extra 25% Off Clearance (Up to 75% Off) at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering an extra 25% off Clearance (up to 75% off total) on almost…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ikea Releases a Portable Bluetooth Speaker That Doubles as a Lamp

Ikea has teamed up with Spotify to release a stylish and useful piece of gear. The VAPPEBY combines a Bluetooth speaker with a portable lantern. Perfect for camping trips, picnics, or backyard hangs, the VAPPEBY lets you keep the party going while shedding a bit of light. The speaker uses…

By John A. Paradiso
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Lost Objects: 50 Stories About the Things We Miss and Why They Matter

You may know Joshua Glenn and Rob Walker from their project, Significant Objects, an experiment tying fiction work to thrift store finds. Glenn and Walker now turn their attention to nonfiction in short memoirs. Coupling illustrators and writers, Lost Objects is a look at fifty objects that have a special…

By Brett Braley
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Bauhaus Air Purifier Concept

A description of the Bauhaus style reads like utilitarianism for people who like themselves. Anything designed in the Bauhaus lineage is supposed to combine simplicity in form and function in a way that also emphasizes aesthetic beauty. If you want to know exactly what that looks like, check out this…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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