{"id":3120,"date":"2026-01-12T13:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cncurc.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/all-the-lifestyle-wellbeing-experience-picks-r29-loved-in-december\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:39:42","slug":"all-the-lifestyle-wellbeing-experience-picks-r29-loved-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cncurc.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/all-the-lifestyle-wellbeing-experience-picks-r29-loved-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"All The Lifestyle, Wellbeing & Experience Picks R29 Loved In December"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least once a week \u2014 let\u2019s face it, at least once every\u00a0day<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from\u00a0some cool\u00a0new water bottle<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art\u00a0sleep product<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping isn\u2019t in our vocabulary, so we\u2019re here\u00a0to share the wealth and highlight\u00a0our favourite products, just for you,\u00a0each month.<\/p>\n

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Susan Devaney, Lifestyle Director<\/h3>\n

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At the end of last\u00a0year\u00a0I took a trip to Canada and found myself swimming in several beautiful lakes. Wearing a garnet one shoulder\u00a0YouSwim<\/a>\u00a0bathing suit turned out to be\u00a0a great choice. I must admit I was sceptical when the sizing said \u201cone size\u201d but the material is so stretchy and breathable it fitted like a glove. The garnet shade also suited my pale complexion, too. Going into 2026, I plan\u00a0on wearing\u00a0it to do more wild swimming, wherever that may be!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Youswim<\/strong> Youswim Una One-Piece, $, available at Youswim<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Does anyone really iron their clothes anymore? We are all living such\u00a0fast paced\u00a0lives that ironing my dress is the last thing on my to-do list. Enter:\u00a0Steamery<\/a>. Using distilled water or soft water (if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0lucky to live in an area with some!), this trusty gadget\u00a0literally steams\u00a0away the creases on your clothing.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0perfect if you want a quick job done right. Oh, and it comes in several colorways which is a fun touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Steamery<\/strong> Cirrus 3 Iron Steamer \u2013 Sand, $, available at Steamery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did I mention that I took a once in a lifetime style trip to Canada in 2025? I was away for\u00a0nearly three\u00a0weeks which truly felt like a\u00a0luxury in itself. But three weeks away means packing a large suitcase! And\u00a0so\u00a0I did, thanks to my Carl Friedrick Large Check-In case<\/a>. In a shade of black, it was ideal for a lengthy trip away and it feels light, too. I very rarely get a new suitcase, so when I do I opt for high quality, like this one, so it lasts\u00a0a very long\u00a0time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carl Friedrik<\/strong> The Large Check-in, $, available at Carl Friedrik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director<\/h3>\n

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This year,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0trying my hand at strength training \u2014 and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0really damn\u00a0hard.\u00a0I\u2019ll\u00a0do anything to make my workouts feel easier, including swapping my smelly iron weights for these bright pink ones<\/a>.\u00a0They\u2019re\u00a0non-slip, so I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to worry about dropping them on my toes, and I\u00a0actually want\u00a0to pick them up every morning. Sing it with me now:\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0just a girl\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

ProsourceFit<\/strong> Neoprene Dumbbells, Pair, $, available at Nordstrom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This smoking lips incense holder is part of\u00a0L\u2019Objet\u2019s\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day collection<\/a>, and I knew\u00a0immediately\u00a0that I had to have it.\u00a0L\u2019Objet\u00a0perfumes are stunning, but its home scents might be even better. The incense blends\u00a0all of\u00a0my\u00a0favorite\u00a0things \u2014 lipstick, caramel, and cognac \u2014 while the porcelain holder looks impossibly cool perched on a shelf.\u00a0<\/p>\n

L’Objet<\/strong> Oh Mon Dieu! Incense Holder, $, available at L\u2019Objet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the days getting darker earlier, I often\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0make it out for my daily walk \u2014 but the walking pad<\/a> makes it so much easier. My partner and I only just bought this, but we get so much use out of it that we often fight\u00a0over turns! He\u00a0hops\u00a0on first thing in the morning to wake up, while I use it to stretch my legs after a day at my desk. If you live in a high-rise, though,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0recommend grabbing a couple of yoga mats to absorb the impact on your floors (and your feet).\u00a0<\/p>\n

WalkingPad<\/strong> WalkingPad C2 Foldable Walking Treadmill, $, available at WalkingPad<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director<\/h3>\n

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I\u2019ve\u00a0officially\u00a0succumbed to #plannerTok\u00a0and have been\u00a0shopping for\u00a0all the\u00a0stationery\u00a0tools to\u00a0help keep\u00a0me\u00a0organized\u00a0in\u00a02026, including\u00a0a new\u00a0Hobonichi\u00a0planner<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0new\u00a0pens. I think\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0found\u00a0my holy grail\u00a0pen\u00a0with the\u00a0Pentel\u00a0EnerGel\u00a0Clena\u00a0in the 0.3 tip. After being a Muji pen faithful for years,\u00a0I\u00a0just\u00a0love how smooth, neat,\u00a0and super-fine\u00a0my\u00a0writing is with this\u00a0EnerGel\u00a0pen.\u00a0Now I need to stock up on all the\u00a0colors, tips, and\u00a0fun designs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pentel<\/strong> Pentel Pen, $, available at Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the spirit of\u00a0getting organized,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0also started\u00a0cleaning up\u00a0the many files\u00a0and folders\u00a0on my laptop and removing anything unnecessary\u00a0in my day-to-day\u00a0with this portable hard drive<\/a>. Did I originally buy this\u00a0drive\u00a0because it was purple? Yes, I did. But\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0great\u00a0since it\u00a0holds up to 1TB of data\u00a0and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0super fast\u00a0at transferring all my images and documents. Bonus,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0small and cute.\u00a0<\/p>\n

SanDisk<\/strong> SANDISK 1TB Portable SSD, $, available at Walmart<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Claire Porter, Senior Audience Development Manager<\/h3>\n

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As one of the movies with lots of awards season buzz Hamnet<\/em>\u00a0has been on my radar for the past couple of months. Before seeing the film, I wanted to read the book\u00a0written\u00a0by\u00a0Maggie O\u2019Farrell,<\/a>\u00a0which is a fictionalized account of the short life of William Shakespeare\u2019s son Hamnet.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0currently only a third of the way through the\u00a0book but\u00a0was instantly drawn in from chapter one.\u00a0The myth-like descriptions of Shakespeare\u2019s wife Agnes in the book\u00a0are compelling and has left me even more excited to see\u00a0actress\u00a0Jessie Buckley take on the role on the big screen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barnes and Noble<\/strong> Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell, $, available at Barnes and Noble<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As I settle in for the next few months of\u00a0cold winter\u00a0weather,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been on the lookout for a new blanket<\/a>\u00a0to cozy up under\u00a0during\u00a0the dark nights.\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been an admirer of Danish brand Tekla\u2019s products for a\u00a0while,\u00a0but\u00a0this is my first time buying anything from them.\u00a0I was specifically looking for a quality wool blanket that is going to last a long\u00a0time,\u00a0so\u00a0I think it\u00a0is worth the investment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tekla<\/strong> Tekla Lambswool blanket, $, available at Tekla<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Raquel Reichard, Deputy Director, Somos<\/h3>\n

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One of my goals for 2026 is to bake more vegan treats for my loved ones. This winter,\u00a0I’m\u00a0starting with the coziest sweet course of all: muffins.\u00a0I’m\u00a0having a lot of fun with Caraway’s 12-Cup Muffin Pan<\/a>.\u00a0It’s\u00a0non-toxic, non-stick ceramic bakeware that makes baking desserts a bit easier for someone who rarely opens the oven.\u00a0I’ve\u00a0already made scrumptious banana-nut muffins, and I hope to spoil my guests with an assortment of treats\u00a0I’ll\u00a0bake with this pan during my Bridgerton\u00a0<\/em>watch party later in January.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Caraway<\/strong> Caraway 12-Cup Muffin Pan, $, available at Caraway<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last year was a rough one, a stormy one you could even say, so\u00a0it’s\u00a0important for me to start 2026 with a mindset that, like nature, I will be more refreshed and vibrant after all that downpour. To help set the mood in my home,\u00a0I’m\u00a0lighting Caroline Francis’ Horizon After the Rain<\/a> candle. Notes of lavender, eucalyptus, oat milk, cedar, and musk come together to fill my place with an aroma that smells and feels like the very welcomed first day after a storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Caroline Francis<\/strong> Horizon After Rain Candle, $, available at Caroline Francis<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, Chief Content Officer<\/h3>\n

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I\u2019m\u00a0completely obsessed with the idea of\u00a0making\u00a0my laundry smell amazing, and\u00a0this DedCool\u00a0detergent<\/a> has vanilla and sweet rice milk\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0so comforting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DedCool<\/strong> Dedtergent Mochi Milk, $, available at Dedcool<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve\u00a0hopped on the\u00a0red light\u00a0therapy\u00a0train.\u00a0I love this Shark mask<\/a> because it has cooling pads for under your eyes\u00a0that feel amazing. It also makes a\u00a0tangible\u00a0difference when it comes to depuffing your face, too. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shark<\/strong> Shark CryoGlow Red Blue & Infrared iQLED Face Mask, $, available at Shark<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nothing elevates a desk space quite like flowers, am I right? I\u2019m\u00a0finding with the right\u00a0vase,\u00a0you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0actually need\u00a0to work so hard. Simply placing a single bud in an elevated vase goes\u00a0a very long\u00a0way.\u00a0This pewter bud vase<\/a> looks striking with two stems of\u00a0lilies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Match<\/strong> Match Bud Vase, $, available at Match<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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