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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend
By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
4 Japanese Whiskies to Try if You Like Yamazaki

The king of Japanese whisky has some serious competition.

By Andy Vasoyan
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Lifestyle
I Lived in Puerto Vallarta for 3 Years, Here Are My Top Recommendations

Take it from a local. What to do, what to eat and drink, where to stay, and more.

By Lola Méndez
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026
Lifestyle
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Vanderhall Carmel

Just like riding a tricycle seems a tad silly for a grown man, so does piloting a car one wheel short of a standard set. To be fair, that's a thought we had before we came across the Vanderhall brand. Vanderhall builds beautiful, powerful cars that all happen to sport just…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The 15 Best Podcast Episodes of All Time

Did you know that every day one of your family members starts their own podcast? Yeah, it's a lot. There are enough podcasts to make the first-time listener feel fairly overwhelmed about dipping their toes into the podcast pool. Where do you start? Which shows are worth your time? How do you…

By Mike Newman
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Home
High Desert House

We've covered quite a few stunning homes and offices over the years. But none of them are quite like what artists Jay and Bev Doolitle accomplished with the High Desert House in Joshua Tree when they enlisted the help of renowned architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg. Dwell reported:   "As the story…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Harpoon Rec. League Is Your New Post-Workout Beer

Knocking back a Double IPA or barrel-aged imperial stout after a long workout is a one-way ticket to bombedville. It also negates the work you just put in and does little for your hydration needs after your body spit out so much sweat. If you still feel like a cold…

By Mike Newman
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Home
This Is the ‘Star Wars’ Furniture You’ve Been Looking For

We love Star Wars as much as the next guy. But there comes a certain point in your life when you need to start trimming back on the movie memorabilia and maybe limit yourself to a LEGO Death Star instead of a recreation of the Mos Eisley Cantina. Renowned furniture…

By Cooper Fleishman
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