Talk about timely newspaper articles..
This today from the NY Post.
Read that last paragraph.
Forget bank-breaking extravagance – freshly-laundered linens, a long soak in the bath and a cozy night indoors are all we need to live in luxury.
A study, which revealed the top 50 small luxuries US citizens value the most have shown crisp, clean bed linens are what people prize above all else.
Even with all the gadget-related boons on the list, nearly a quarter of Americans would prefer to spend some quality time with a good book, go for a fresh haircut or enjoy a luxurious dip in the bath over more extravagant treats.
In fact, a humble one in five never indulges in the more extravagant side of life.
Filip Boyen, CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, who commissioned the study, said: “In this cash-rich, time-poor world we now live in, it makes sense that people’s ultimate luxury is less materialistic and more experiential, placing value in the opportunity to stop, switch off and relax.
“With the New Year, 2018 should be the year we treat ourselves to the small luxuries and invest in the time to treat ourselves, wherever we are.”
The survey, which was conducted by market research company OnePoll, found men are most likely to opt for a long and lazy bike ride, a glass of fine whiskey and a trip to watch a sporting event when they need to indulge.
Women are more likely to favor an extra five minutes in bed, a mini-break in a hotel and a catch-up with friends over lunch.
Despite these basic tastes, 56 percent of those surveyed also admitted they crave a more luxurious lifestyle than they currently have.
Of those who were surveyed who are currently in a relationship, two-thirds said their partner treats them to enough of their favorite small luxuries, though husbands and boyfriends are more likely to be satisfied than their other halves.
Seventy-nine percent of men in relationships said their partners treat them like kings, compared to 59 percent of women who regularly receive the royal treatment.
Still, if couples found they were owed a treat from their partner, they would be most likely to choose a night out together over a romantic massage or an offer to do the dishes.