Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

The Dawn of Autumn

September 24, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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The beginning of the autumn season marks the end of the harvest of summer, and the transition to winter as nature goes from vibrant life to inevitable decay. Despite how morbid that might sound, we humans have found a way to romanticize and delight in the changing of the seasons, with holidays to look forward to and traditions to fulfill. Personally, I love fall. It's the dawn ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking First Lady: Rachel Jackson

September 20, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Rachel Jackson was a lady of the frontier who became the seventh First Lady of the United States, yet never actually lived in the White House. Despite her husband, Andrew Jackson's changing status as he rose through the ranks of political candidates, Rachel held true to her meek and unwavering spirit, even with a colorful history that followed her all throughout her life. ... Read More

A Deep Dive Into Charles Peterson's Latvian Roots

September 12, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

The world's oldest continuously operating briar pipe manufacturer has a rich history spanning 160 years that has been told in various websites, blogs, and books. However, Charles Peterson's early life has yet to be discussed in depth here on the Daily Reader. In honor of Kapp & Peterson's anniversary this year, today I will be diving into Charles Peterson's origin story, from Latvian roots to Irish acclaim. ... Read More

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

September 5, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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When you're just beginning your pipe-smoking journey, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad brands, sizes, shapes, and styles of pipes available. Do you start with a straight or bent pipe? Briar or meer? And which stem material? While selecting your first pipe ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2025

September 3, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

You can feel it in the air — A cool breeze, the aroma of pumpkin spice and apple pie, and the zoom of school buses in your neighborhood. That's right, we are on the cusp of autumn's arrival and we are readying ourselves for the hustle and bustle of all the holidays ... Read More

Top Pocket Pipes for Everyday Carry

August 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipes come in all different shapes and sizes, ranging from giant, palm-filling briars to compact, muscular pieces. This range reflects the diverse taste of pipe smokers and what they want from their smoking instruments. For some, giant ... Read More

Detail-Oriented People

August 15, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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I am, in many ways, a quite detail-oriented person. I like my desk to be organized just so in the office and in my home office. I enjoy placing my clothes where they belong in my closet in just the right spots and on just the right hangers. I enjoy the editing aspect of my job and polishing our words to the best of my abilities. However, I am only human. Admittedly, every little ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2025

August 1, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

The summer heat continues as we find ourselves already in August ... time just keeps jetting forward. A new month calls for a new set of desktop backgrounds to adorn your devices with the artistry and beauty of pipe making. ... Read More

In Appreciation of Colorful Pipe Making

July 18, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you've ever explored the vast assortment of pipes we have on-site, you may have noticed any number of things to compare and contrast from various pipe makers. I found myself perusing our portfolio and realized that we have never really focused a blog post on the wonderful spread of color utilized in pipe making. Amid the classic browns and blacks with similarly neutral-colored stems, there are numerous selections available that are destined ... Read More

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