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Lifestyle

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

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Lifestyle
Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

By Cool Material
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
Lifestyle
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

I went to my first professional golf tournament. I left daydreaming about Australia.

By Lanny Fuller
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
Entertainment
The Vampire Combat Manual

Based on our studies of Blade (one of the finest in the canon, if you ask us), there are only really three things that are effective in combating vampires: garlic, silver and sunlight. Decapitation is also a popular choice, but come on, you're going to be dead if you're not…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The Walking Dead Minimalist Prints

The return of The Walking Dead this past weekend was accompanied by record setting ratings. Whether you're part of the crowd that's been there since the beginning, or you just joined in on the adventures of Rick and his blood-soaked crew, you're no doubt hooked. To showcase your walker weakness,…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Chocolate Gaming Dice Set

Look, we get it. Rolling for critical hits is hard work. If your barbarian is going to be running around decapitating people and keeping their heads in a bag (true story) you're going to need some energy to keep those dice rolling. We can't think of a better way to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Mixtape: New Music Monday

Monday is everyone's least favorite day of the week. You have to go back to work. You have to see your coworkers again. You don't get to sleep in til 1pm and immediately start drinking when you get up. This Monday sucks just a little bit less because you have…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Mini Guitar Skillet

There is absolutely nothing practical about this "mini guitar skillet." Normally, kitchenware is supposed to be practical, but we're going to make a special exception in the case of this 11" guitar skillet. Lodge makes this cast iron beauty in their Tennessee foundry and describes it as being perfect for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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