Awakening refreshed from a great night’s sleep on a consistent basis is the new luxury status symbol amongst the jet set. Sadly, like so many other desirable things in life, it can be hard to get. So how can one go about achieving sleep nirvana? The good news: there are lots of options out there. The bad news: they don’t come cheap.
Would you pay $150,000 for a mattress? If it consistently delivers the elusive luxury of a great night’s sleep, perhaps you’d consider it? For those for whom the sky’s the limit in the pursuit of being well-rested, we here at Dandelion Chandelier have gone deep into the Land of Nod to uncover the best-of-breed luxury mattresses and mattress covers as part of our 5-part series on luxury sleep.
You are either in your bed or in your shoes, so it pays to invest in both. We uncovered this quote, attributed to a sage by the name of John Wildsmith (not sure who he is/was, sorry), and we couldn’t agree more. A third of our lives are spent sleeping – or trying to – so why not invest in the making it a luxurious experience? You’re surely aware that a sound night’s sleep is the latest luxury status symbol amongst the global elites, and we’ve set out to investigate how the uber-rich are trying to achieve it.
Super Bowl Sunday is – like Thanksgiving – one of those great American traditions that brings nearly everyone to the same table. Regional, class and political issues tend to fade, at least for one day, in the raucous ritual of watching the game, the ads, and the half-time show. And consuming lots of food and drink. That led us here at Dandelion Chandelier into a lively discussion about how to make this annual event even more special. We set out to round up the best/most fun/most over-the-top party ideas from our far-flung correspondents. The Sports Desk went into overdrive (many thanks, you guys!) and we’ve got lots of good input to share.
Many people worry about the future, oftentimes to their own detriment. When you’re extremely wealthy, your ability to fund your darkest fears can lead you to some odd places. Like a reinforced bunker with 12-inch thick walls, a rifle range, a gym, an archery field and one of the world’s largest fountains that you share with 2,000 other like-minded people. Let us explain.
