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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
Lifestyle
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
Home
DeskPal Organizes Your Entire Desk With One Piece Of Wood

If you're anything like us, your desk is never really all that clean. It's not for lack of trying, either--there just always seems to be another pen, jump drive, tablet or memory card ending up on our desk. We know we need those things, but honestly, it still makes us…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Turn a Washing Machine Drum Into a Fire Pit

As the weather starts to turn, it's time to emerge from your home-based hibernation and experience the outdoors again. Nothing beats cracking a beer outside with just the heat from a fire on a cool night. Of course, buying a fire pit will easily run you $100+ depending on its…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Joe Sadler

This is a 1938 Gibson Mastertone passed down from my father last year with a case that has been covered in Bill Monroe Bluegrass stickers and tickets since the mid 70's. My mother actually went into labor with me while they were at the show in 1979. I used to…

By Cool Material Guest
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Drinks
Beavertown Brewery Teams Up With Jameson For A Limited Edition Stout

Last year, we met Ger Buckley, a 5th generation master cooper at Jameson, and were dazzled by his knowledge of all things whiskey barrels. So if there was a guy who would know the right casks to age some stout in, we'd peg him. Ger'onimo is a collaboration between Beavertown…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Wallpockets Finally Give Us Affordable Wall Storage

Hang a shelf. Mount an organizer. Build something out of industrial black pipe. There are plenty of options for home storage, but few of them end up being affordable and easy when you tally up all the receipts and factor in your time. If you happen to live in a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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