The Envy: Stave Puzzles

Even brilliant beach days can be punctuated by an unexpected rain shower or wind that makes sitting on the sand unappealing. Stave Puzzles are perfect for just such an occasion. Stave’s handmade wooden jigsaw puzzles are popular among cerebral celebs like Bill Gates, Queen Elizabeth II, and even former First Lady Barbara Bush. Insiders at Stave say that some A-listers own more than $100,000 worth of the puzzles and that some have even built additions to their homes to house their Stave collections. the details: Stave’s newest puzzle, Atlantis, is rated a 4-bolt trick design; in other words, the company’s “Chief Tormentor” has incorporated numerous dastardly devices to challenge and entertain its would-be conquerors. The limited-edition seven-layer puzzle comprises 400 pieces and is available for $4,500.