Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2025

July 2, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Fireworks decorating the dark of night with spectacular colors, the hum of creatures and insects in the still of night, and the smell of popcorn and ice cream at summer fairs — The sights, sounds, and scents of July beckon us to fully immerse ourselves in each moment, enjoying our days in the sun and basking in its rejuvenating warmth, and drifting through the days ... Read More

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Peterson Shapes

June 20, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson is the oldest continuously operating pipe factory in the world, and over the course of its many years of operation, the Irish firm has produced some of the most iconic pipes in the medium. Having appeared in various films, television shows, and exhibitions, Peterson's pipes boast a prestigious reputation, their tubular shaping and muscular proportions making them immediately recognizable. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

June 3, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

With the warmth of summer on the horizon, a new month calls for a new set of desktop backgrounds. Enjoy these eight striking images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds, fresh for the month of June. Be sure to check ... Read More

An Overview of Low Country Tobacco

May 30, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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South Carolina's coastline is quite unique, with an array of local historic locations and waterways we call the Lowcountry. Low Country tobacco is inspired by these landmarks, hand-blended right here in South Carolina and manufactured by Cornell & Diehl. I had the opportunity to chat with Jeremy Reeves, Director and Head Blender at C&D, recently about the Low Country ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Sansepolcro | A One-Of-A-Kind Virginia Blend

May 28, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

The latest Cornell & Diehl Small Batch blend, Sansepolcro, is available now on-site, featuring superlative Red and Bright Virginias and Italian Dark-Fired Kentucky, the latter component grown, cured, and double-fermented on a small farm in the Sansepolcro region ... Read More

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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As Memorial Day approaches, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of the bravest among us in the United States Military and unofficially commemorating the beginning of the summer season in the U.S., we'd like to describe a few ways your summer smokes can hopefully ... Read More

A Spotlight on the World's Top Cigar-Tobacco Producing Countries

May 14, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Cigar production originated in the early 10th century with the ancient Mayans, and from then to now, cigars have continued to delight connoisseurs and casual users all around the world. A cigar, of course, begins with the growth of tobacco. We have previously talked about some of the locations for tobacco ... Read More

Desktop Backgrounds: May 2025

May 1, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Our pipe photographers have done it again for the month of May. Greet the warmer weather and longer days with these nine gorgeous images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. Be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos designed ... Read More

The History of Meerschaum Pipes

April 18, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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As a history lover, I actively seek out and absorb as much interesting information about the past as possible. Fortunately for me, that curiosity translates well into my current job and my interest in the pipe-smoking hobby as a whole. That endless, enthusiastic drive for wisdom is a foundational pillar for Smokingpipes ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos

April 17, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Cornell & Diehl has provided pipe smokers with handcrafted tobacco blends made from the highest-quality leaf and processes available for over 30 years. The premium blending house has cultivated an expansive portfolio of tobaccos that offer sublime smoking experiences tailored to any palate — from their famous Burley flakes, to their widely appreciated Small Batch releases, C&D ... Read More

Kayla Ivan

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2025

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Peterson Shapes

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

An Overview of Low Country Tobacco

Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Sansepolcro | A One-Of-A-Kind Virginia Blend

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

A Spotlight on the World's Top Cigar-Tobacco Producing Countries

Desktop Backgrounds: May 2025

The History of Meerschaum Pipes

Top 10 Best-Selling Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos

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