Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Adam Davidson: Estate Manager & Artisan Pipe Maker

December 31, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Among artisan pipe makers in our niche industry, Adam Davidson stands out for his unique approach. We recently celebrated Adam and his 20th anniversary at Smokingpipes. A 20-year anniversary at any company is an impressive feat, and even more so as we celebrated 25 years of Smokingpipes this year. Adam has had a hand in developing many of the processes at Smokingpipes that we utilize today ... Read More

Cozy Reading & Smoking 2025

December 26, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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For many pipe and cigar smokers, whether intentionally or by delightful accident, reading and pipe smoking pairings are made. Some like to pair genres with certain tobacco styles, dive into an old favorite book with a classic tobacco, or try something new with a fresh book ... Read More

Fires on the Levee: A Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana

December 16, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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There's nothing quite like holiday traditions that warm the heart and fuel the spirit as one year ends and another one soon begins. In a world that is constantly evolving, whether it be technological advancements or everchanging social trends, traditions ... Read More

Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Two-Pipe Sets

December 15, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Recently, Sykes Wilford and Josh Burgess discussed Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary two-pipe sets from Peterson, available now on-site. Learn more about this monumental release ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2025

December 2, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Can you believe it's the last month of 2025? December has arrived, and with it, eight new images are available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another ... Read More

Thanksgiving on the Wateree River

November 26, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Willow wasn't always a pipe smoker, and she certainly wasn't a natural fisherman. She coughed up a lung the first dozen times she tried her grandpa's pipe, and she felt sorry for every fish she caught while out on the Wateree River. But with time, ... Read More

Best-Selling Burley Tobaccos

November 21, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Burley tobacco has been a widely popular leaf varietal since it was first cultivated in 1864 and has been used in pipe, cigarette, and chewing-tobacco blends. When included in pipe blends, the air-cured leaf creates rich, earthy flavors that pair well with virtually any combination of other components. Today, we're going over our top-10 best-selling ... Read More

A Closer Look at Connecticut Shade-Grown Tobacco

November 7, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Connecticut shade-grown tobacco is one of the most sought-after leaves for cigar wrappers. It's beloved for the complex smoking experience it creates while remaining creamy and mild. The process utilized to create this tobacco leaf is quite ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2025

November 4, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Beyond November's autumn chill and the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, with turkey dinners, homemade pies, and family-time galore, this month serves as a wonderful opportunity to truly appreciate all of the blessings in our lives. From bountiful harvests to togetherness ... Read More

Spooky Halloween Pipes for 2025

October 29, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Attention ghouls, goblins, and ghastly pipe smokers. It's the most spooky season and we here at Smokingpipes enjoy a good scare. In honor of Halloween haunts, here are my picks for Halloween pipes to celebrate the most haunted night of the year with a smokeable treat...no tricks here ... Read More

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