Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Cozy Reading and Smoking 2024

December 12, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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For the discerning pipe smoker, often there are some pairings that naturally arise during the smoking experience: a spirit paired with a complex tobacco, a black coffee paired with a bold blend, and so forth. One pairing that occurs often for the pipe smoker is reading and pipe smoking. Whether intentionally pairing a book with pipe tobacco, trying something new and exciting with a new genre to read, diving into an old favorite book ... Read More

Gilson "Radio Rex" VanderVeer Willets

December 6, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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It was once said that "the power of radio is not that it speaks to millions, but that it speaks intimately and privately to each one of those millions." With many legendary figures in the field, there was one pioneer who was miles ahead of the rest: Gilson VanderVeer Willets. A man ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2024

December 2, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

We have seven dynamic images ready to add to your desktop and mobile backgrounds this holiday season, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Be sure to come back next month for another captivating round of photos as we enter 2025 in style. ... Read More

A Closer Look At Macedonian Tobacco

November 22, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Tobacco growth and production are very important subjects to pipe smokers. Before you click off of this post and think to yourself, well, duh, Kayla, why else would I be on Smokingpipes, I'd like to elaborate on this blanket statement. Without the hard-working people who tirelessly strive to grow, cultivate, and prepare tobacco for use in the blends we know and love, we wouldn't be able to partake in this unique hobby, so ... Read More

Tips for Pipe Photography

November 14, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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The art of photography is innovative, precise, and takes serious patience. Whether it's paying close attention to every last detail or mastering the art of angling, composition, and lighting, our photographers here at Smokingpipes employ their experience and creativity to capture the nuances and details of pipe smoking, from the accessories and the tobacco to the pipes themselves. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2024

November 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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After the spooks and scares of October, we welcome you into the season of thankfulness and bountiful harvests as November begins with a fresh set of pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds. We have eight dynamic images ready to add to your desktop and mobile backgrounds to complement the ... Read More

Sweater Weather Smokes: A Guide To Outdoor Smoking

October 18, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Summer is a distant memory by this point as we're nestled in autumn's crisp embrace and winter winds begin to tickle on the nose. Sweater weather is the unspoken smoking season, a time where all pipe and cigar smokers flock outside to huddle around patio heaters and enjoy the nighttime air without fear of melting in the heat. However, setting up the ideal space can be a fairly intimidating process. Thankfully ... Read More

Hiking and Pipe Smoking

October 11, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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This article is dedicated to the adventure-seekers, the risk-takers, and also to those who appreciate that side of the population, but find their thrills sinking deeper into their couch. Wherever you land on that spectrum, today I'd like to chat about some simple yet effective pointers when it comes to hiking and pipe smoking. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2024

October 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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We have eight dynamic images ready to add to your desktop and mobile backgrounds, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Be sure to come back next month for another round of photos as we descend into the start of Winter. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2024

September 3, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

We have eight dynamic images ready to add to your desktop and mobile backgrounds, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Be sure to come back next month for another round of photos as the autumn breezes arrive. ... Read More

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