If you had all the money in the world, would you spend it on private jets and luxury cars, or would you rather ensure there were adorable bunnies hopping around your garden at all times? For most of us, the lives of the ultra wealthy are shrouded in mystery, as it can be hard to relate to them when we think splurging is buying organic bananas once in a while. But some people have had a glimpse into the fascinating lives of the super wealthy, through working for them, and they've recently been sharing the wildest things they’ve seen on Reddit. So enjoy this peek into how the rich spend their money, and be sure to upvote the stories that...
If you had all the money in the world, would you spend it on private jets and luxury cars, or would you rather ensure there were adorable bunnies hopping around your garden at all times? For most of us, the lives of the ultra wealthy are shrouded in mystery, as it can be hard to relate to them when we think splurging is buying organic bananas once in a while. But some people have had a glimpse into the fascinating lives of the super wealthy, through working for them, and they've recently been sharing the wildest things they’ve seen on Reddit. So enjoy this peek into how the rich spend their money, and be sure to upvote the stories that...
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. On Von Koontz: Shirt, Jil Sander; Pants, Prada; Shoes, Miu Miu. Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, Chairish; Vintage Suzanne Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll; Travertine Lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1stDibs. “Predictability is achingly boring,” says Kimberly Von Koontz. “If something is left undone or lying against the wall, it gives the room a sense of impending evolution.” The California-raised landscape designer, who helped create the rooftop garden at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, abides by her word. Nothing in her spacious two-bedroom apartment—which she shares with her son, Romeo—is what you’d expect to find in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District. In the...
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. On Von Koontz: Shirt, Jil Sander; Pants, Prada; Shoes, Miu Miu. Lounge Chair by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, Chairish; Vintage Suzanne Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll; Travertine Lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1stDibs. “Predictability is achingly boring,” says Kimberly Von Koontz. “If something is left undone or lying against the wall, it gives the room a sense of impending evolution.” The California-raised landscape designer, who helped create the rooftop garden at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, abides by her word. Nothing in her spacious two-bedroom apartment—which she shares with her son, Romeo—is what you’d expect to find in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District. In the...
Experts at Consumer Reports weigh the pros and cons If you're short on space, an 18-inch dishwasher might be worth considering—but there are caveats. By Molly Bradley Additional reporting by Daniel Bortz If you want to free yourself of the Sisyphean task of hand-washing dishes day in and day out but you don’t have a ton of room in your kitchen, an 18-inch dishwasher may be the way to go. Standard dishwashers measure 24 inches in width, and they fit 10 to 12 place settings (a place setting typically includes a plate, bowl, coffee cup and saucer, glass, and assorted flatware). These machines dominate the market and make up the bulk of the dishwashers Consumer Reports tests. But you might...
