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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Classics, Minus the Booze
By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Great Winter Escape

Unexpected winter destinations to visit around the globe.

By Hayley Domin
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Lifestyle
The Bucket List of Remote Places to Kayak

Here's your guide to the coolest places to kayak.

By Brandon Withrow
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Spend a Winter Night In

Welcome to the great indoors. Here's how to hunker down properly with you favorite winter albums.

By Beau Hayhoe
Home
Want to Own a Tiny Home? Home Depot Has You Covered

If owning a tiny home has been on your bucket list, then Home Depot is here to help. Plus One, a prefab tiny home manufacturer, has partnered with Home Depot to offer the Getaway Pad. This Tiny Home Kit is a revolutionary solution for DIY enthusiasts and design connoisseurs seeking…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
London Buying Guide: Where To Find the Best Menswear On Your Next Trip

In early June, I touched down in Dulles after spending a few days in England. It was my first time in the U.K. and I can admit, I may have gone a little shopping crazy. I took an extra carry-on to stuff full of new clothes and, yes, I even…

By Brett Braley
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Home
The “Brady Bunch” House Is on the Market for $5.5 Million

Discover a remarkable piece of television history nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. The iconic Brady Bunch House is now available for sale. Listed for $5.5 million, this meticulously preserved architectural gem invites retro enthusiasts and design aficionados to embark on a nostalgic journey. Stepping through the front door,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Transportation
2024 Aston Martin DB12

Following up the excellent DB11 is no easy feat, but the new DB12 looks like it's more than up to the task. The styling is also more dramatic than its predecessor with a bigger grille, new swept back headlights, and even more body creases. It's also got wider tracks for…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
The Best Portable Fire Pits For Home and Camping

Most of the best summer memories I have from growing up in rural Pennslyvania happened around a fire pit. Whether it was roasting marshmallows, trying my first sip of beer, or sneaking away with my boyfriend when the embers were dying down, there’s something about a crackling fire on a…

By Brett Braley
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