Editors' Picks: The Splurge Items That Make Our Lives 10 Times Better

"I have two wacky, high-energy cats and love creating dedicated spaces for them to play together. We've had this Armarkat tower ($201, originally $261) for nearly five years, and it's held up so well to wear and tear. The sisal posts are perfect for climbing and scratching (which keeps them from clawing my furniture), the fabric is easy to vacuum, and I love that there are multiple perches so they can share — or compete for the top alpha spot." — Joanna Douglas, executive director