Oprah's Favorite Things

“Now, this, ladies and gentlemen, is some elevated loungewear. A cashmere set, it’s comfy enough for solo reading on the couch and exactly what you want to wear when guests drop by.”

“It’s so hard to find a gift that works for, say, tweens to aunties, but these handcrafted sterling silver or 14kt-gold-plated initial necklaces with, yes, real diamonds at this price will add sparkle to all ages.”

“The founder, a former banker for Goldman Sachs, couldn’t find the right nude shoe for her skin tone, so she started her own company. I love her boots to go with jumpsuits, long skirts, dresses, and then as gifts for friends!”

“This isn’t so much a travel case as it is a treasure chest—with five earring styles we curated to cover every travel need, from day-tripping to black-tie wedding. Plus room for your other essential pieces.”

“This vegan leather set is ideal for travel—with a smaller pouch perfect for makeup and a larger one for accessories. Savvy folks cinch that one, transforming it into a going-out bag.”

“You get a lot of bang for your buck with this cotton canvas tote: smart-looking, with vegan leather accents. Doesn’t it look like a more expensive bag? It’s just right for the person in your life who needs to schlep a lot of stuff.”

“Loungewear is my favorite way to dress—the softer, the better. This marshmallow fabric feels delicious. And I love that the sizing is so inclusive—from small to 2X/3X.”

“A packable little shacket—part shirt, part jacket—will be just the thing for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. And at this price, the definition of outdoors might include lots of indoors folks on your list.”

“This trio of lush hand creams—oat milk, soy milk, and charcoal rose—are ideal for a friend facing a long January. (Chicago winters, I remember you!)” 

“Thanks to a full-skirt look, these loungy pants with pockets can be dressed way up. Chic and comfortable? A best-life moment.”

“I just love the shape and design of this kettle—but it also has ‘to-the-degree’ temperature control, which your most fastidious coffee or tea aficionado, like me, will appreciate.”

“Is lukewarm tea anyone’s favorite? I don’t think so. Two sisters created this shapely double-walled design that keeps coffee, tisanes, and hot chocolate warm to the very last drop.”

“You’ll reach for this throw during the in-between seasons. Not too heavy or too light, not too big or too small (51 inches by 67 inches), and not too expensive—it’s the Goldilocks option.”

“Sleeping with a mask is life-changing—I cannot tell you how much the quality of my sleep has improved! This weighted 100 percent silk one stays down and doesn’t let even a pinch of light in.”

“I first picked Corkcicle in 2012. This year, it has a brand-new cup, with a ceramic straw, that comes in 19 colors and keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours (or hot for five). I can’t wait to have my smoothie in the lavender one.”

“The founder of this fitness-wear company has designed pieces with higher waists and tops that feel a little more substantial—plus a pocket for your phone or keys.”

“Now, this is a design I haven’t seen before—cute and multifunctional. It holds my water bottle when I’m hiking in Maui; for city walkabouts, the pocket holds a phone and a credit card.”

“These soft and utterly functional makeup brushes are made from sustainable materials, with two and a half times the bristles, and are dual-headed, which means you get a dozen options (yes, 12!) in a sleek white case.”

“I picked their throw last year, and I can tell you the only thing better than diving under a faux-shearling blanket is to walk around almost wearing one—makes you feel like you’re at a spa.”

“Wow. Wow. Wow. May I tell you I got this set last year? I wore it in a photo shoot for O Quarterly and never looked back. This is the most comfortable fabric—now in new sophisticated colors.”