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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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Home of Cozy Makes Upgrading Your Space Easier Than Ever

Whether you just closed on a new condo, upgraded to a house or sealed the deal on a larger apartment, it's a fair bet that you're going to need new furniture. Speaking from experience here, the brick and mortar furniture options suck, and the online options are nebulous at best.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The James Brand Is Back With an Upgraded Ellis Multifunction Knife

Whether you're talking about their knives, everyday carry gear, or collaborative pieces, every single thing that bears The James Brand name is built-to-last, incredibly useful and purposefully designed. While we love their Redstone Outdoor Knife, Midland Titanium Key Hook, and TJB x Topo Designs Utility Capsule, the Ellis Multifunction Knife…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Pens for Every Budget

Ah, the pen. Said to be mightier than the sword, and yet most of us don’t give it a second thought in our daily lives. One always seems to be lying around except when needed and waitresses always seem to have an abundance of them in their aprons. I mean,…

By Brett Braley
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Arena Concrete Architectural Chess Set

Like the marvels of ancient architecture, the game of chess has endured for centuries garnering new fans and players every year. Material Immaterial Studio brings together modern minimalism with the grand structures of the past in a stylish new chess set dubbed: Arena. This concrete chess set is inspired by…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Coolest Vintage Ashtrays You Can Buy Right Now

When you hear the word 'ashtray', memories of sand-filled canisters peppered with tons of cigarette butts come to mind. Anything but cool and pretty much totally disgusting. But stylish ashtrays exist, and vintage versions are among the best. Who'd think an astray could change the smoking experience? But just like…

By Amos Kwon
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