Wall Street trader Scott Redler was at a weekend wedding in Vermont when Hurricane Irene’s heavy rains flooded the area. To escape back to his home in New Jersey, Redler hired a helicopter and flew himself and his mother back to safety.

When celebrities want to take some time off from their busy schedules they like to maintain their luxurious lifestyles, just a bit further out from the spotlight. Here is a rundown of a few celebrity getaway homes the stars run to for some R&R.

Legendary Ferrari designer, Sergio Scaglietti, has designed several wine bottles for his friends at a local wine company in Modena, Italy.

It’s no secret – electric and hybrid cars are a great way to be environmentally friendly, promote green living and cut down on gas costs. Advances in technology have improved the range and power of many models but here are few things to consider before making a purchase.

After shopping in local boutiques, meeting local designers and tastemakers and visiting cities across the nation, Joah Spearman from Huffington Post breaks down his top nine choices for cities where the best-dressed people shop. Read on to see if your city made the cut.

NBA superstars LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony took their leading ladies out for a double date over the weekend in New York. Read on to see whose birthday they were celebrating and what LeBron thinks about the NBA lockout.

Architect Tom Kundig is known for his passion and obsession with bare concrete, raw steel and creations that have distinctive personalities with modern interpretations. Haute Living takes a look at some of Kundig’s Northwest homes.

For all the tennis enthusiasts out there currently scouring the Orange County market for a swanky pad that includes a top-of-the-line tennis court, Haute Living is happy to present some of the best estates currently on the market fitted for all your tennis needs just in time for the upcoming U.S. Open.

As the Chinese luxury watch market booms, Swiss watchmaker Piaget releases a set of watches that incorporate traditional Chinese symbols and design elements following the lead of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tissot, Titoni and others.