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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 Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
Lifestyle
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
Lifestyle
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
Fashion
Erazor is a Portable Electric Razor with Ceramic Blades

When it comes to shaving, I'm a classic guy. I stick to my all-acoustic setup. A handheld, three-blade, razor, and some perfectly fine shaving cream. Do I get the occasional nick or razor bump? Of course. But I'm a stubborn man and I like my routine. That all might change…

By John A. Paradiso
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Home
The Stylish Off-Grid Lamp Lets You Bring Light Anywhere

Picture this--you're staying at a castle in the Austrian countryside (Schloss Hollenegg for the record) as part of design residency to give up-and-coming icons a place for exhibitions and workshops. When there are absolutely no lights available, do you call out for a flashlight or redesign the concept from the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
You Should Be Drinking Sake This Summer

When it comes to the ideal summer beverage, everyone has their favorites. Maybe you're downing spritzes on a sunny afternoon or sipping on rosé late into the evening. I'm partial to a crisp lager or a refreshing saison. But, if you want to broaden your horizons in the warmer months,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
Where to Buy Vinyl Online

There's nothing quite like dropping in to your local record shop and digging through crates to find the records you didn't even know you needed in your collection. But, you simply can't beat the convenience of the internet. Maybe you're looking to expand your collection with a curated subscription. Maybe…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’ Trailer

After a year of delays in Hollywood, we're finally starting to see some theatrical releases of high-profile movies. One of the year's most anticipated films - 'House of Gucci' - has released an official trailer. Ridley Scott directs this family crime drama based on the Sara Gay Forden book of…

By John A. Paradiso
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