Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Winter Blends for 2026

January 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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It's winter once again, and as we brave the frosty weather and brace for the cold, with mittens and hats galore, it's time for a refresh of our winter blend list. ... Read More

Tobacco Selections Summit Plug Series

January 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Today Jeremy Reeves, Director and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses an exciting project from C&D, joining their regular production: the Summit Series, featuring four new plug-cut blends. Available as of January 20 at 6 p.m. ET. ... Read More

Breaking Tradition with Whimsical Designs: Danish Fancy Freehand Pipes

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe shapes are rather complicated. Whether we're defining what classifies a Billiard or an Apple, every pipe maker has their own interpretation of what a shape could or should look like. Of course, there are general shape charts followed, but one shape in particular varies dramatically just by definition ... Read More

Cornell and Diehl's The Summit Series: New Heights

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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We're halfway through the first month of 2026. While the start of any year can feel like we're at the base of Mount Everest looking up with our hands on our hips and exhaling loudly, there are ways to help push us forward, like brand-new tobacco ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Virginia Blends

January 14, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Updated for Winter 2026. The most popular Virginia blends we offer, along with a few suggestions here and there to try something new or find blends similar to your favorites. ... Read More

2026 Pipe-Smoking Resolutions

January 9, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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I know what you're thinking — New Year's resolutions never work. I prefer to look at them more positively. I believe that resolutions have the potential to hold us accountable; At their best, resolutions can be achieved and we can celebrate that accomplishment at the end of the year, and at their worst, resolutions become more of a suggestion — a pipe dream ... Read More

2026 New Year's Blends

January 6, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Ring in the New Year with us as we celebrate 2026 and fresh beginnings. After the joy of the holiday season, it can be good to reset and refresh with some new smokes. We've picked 12 tobaccos, perhaps one for every month of the year ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: January 2026

January 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

It's a bright and shiny new year! Start your year with a fresh background for your devices, featuring pipes and more from our talented photographers. We have eight new images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your ... Read More

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

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