TODAY IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: water therapy, midlife loneliness spike, Pantone’s color of the year
• this week’s read: those empty eyes
• recent articles: skincare and beauty gifts that radiate
• in collaboration with: Noteworthy
• quote: on clarity
• add to cart: gifts for the culinary enthusiast
• recipes to try: crispy baked cod katsu curry
• ICYMI

TRAVEL: WATER THERAPY IS THE TRAVEL TREND
Water therapy is having a major moment, with travelers flocking to resorts for mineral-rich soaks, seawater circuits, and hydro-heated bliss. From Sardinia to Montauk, thalassotherapy is a science-backed way to ease inflammation, boost circulation, and melt stress—no crystals or woo-woo required.

LIFESTYLE: WELCOME TO THE MIDLIFE LONELINESS SPIKE
More middle-aged adults are reporting feelings of loneliness, even without major life changes, AKA the loneliness spike. It’s actually tied to societal pressures, changing relationships, and the invisible weight many carry between roles. This surge should truly serve as a reminder that feeling lonely isn’t just about being alone — it can also sneak up when you’re surrounded by people but longing for deeper connection.

FASHION: WHAT PANTONE’S COLOR OF THE YEAR MEANS
Pantone just named white—specifically “Cloud Dancer”—as the color of 2026, calling it a calming antidote to cultural chaos. But in fashion, white is anything but serene: designers are already opening shows with stark all-white looks, a choice that reads more shock-to-the-system than peaceful reset.

Alex Armstrong has changed everything about herself—her name, her appearance, her backstory. She’s no longer the terrified teenager a rapt audience saw on television, emerging in handcuffs from the quiet suburban home the night her family was massacred. That girl, nicknamed Empty Eyes by the media, was accused of the killings, fought to clear her name, and later took the stand during her highly publicized defamation lawsuit that captured the attention of the nation. It’s been 10 years since, and Alex hasn’t stopped searching for answers about the night her family was killed, even as she continues to hide her real identity from true crime fanatics and grasping reporters still desperate to locate her.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Noteworthy’s new body butters read less like moisturizer and more like sensory escapism.

Amber Sunset is a velvety amber–sandalwood blend that settles on your skin. It’s the after-hours sweater of your routine: warm, enveloping, and impossible to forget.

Brightside, meanwhile, is a citrus-vanilla infusion that melts leaving behind smooth skin. Think lemon blossoms at golden hour, bottled for daily use.

ON CLARITY: “It’s rarely a lack of time…It’s a lack of direction, a missing sense of what actually matters.” — Zig Ziglar

Most of us aren’t truly short on time — we’re short on focus. When you know what actually matters, your schedule stops feeling chaotic and starts feeling intentional.

Staub ceramic stoneware dishes, Pottery Barn painted hearts serving platter, West Elm bar tools set, Pottery Barn sea salt & vetiver candle, Crate & Barrel cookbook, SMEG kettle, Zwiesel Glass wine decanter, Kitchen Aid stand mixer

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