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Photos of Oprah Selecting Her Favorite Things of 2017

After months of searching for the best of the best, see how she selected the items that made the list.
Oprah's Favorite Things run-through
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Contributing style editor Rae Ann Herman with contributor Hannah Deely preparing hundreds of gifts for review. Not pictured: The countless hours O's Style team spent seeking, tasting and testing perfect presents prior to the big day.
Oprah loves this birdhouse
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When creative director Adam Glassman showed Oprah these novelty birdhouses, Oprah's face said it all: This is a Favorite Thing.
Oprah learns about cold brew
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The Asobu insulated portable brewer was Oprah's first introduction to cold-brew coffee. She surveyed the crew to learn who'd already known about it (everyone).
Oprah on a bicycle
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When Oprah saw these step-through bicycles, she couldn't wait to ride them.
Setting up for Oprah's Favorite Things
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Special projects editor Kindra Hanson-Okafor bringing in boxes to be unpacked. She kept smiling all day.
Gayle King
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Gayle King sneaking a peek in a Stephanie Johnson Havana folding mirror.
Joseph Zambrano, Gayle's assistant
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Meanwhile, Gayle's assistant Joseph Zambrano got into the holiday spirit.
Oprah's Favorite Things run-through
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Style assistant Janelle Kelly modeling a Hunter coat.
Oprah's Favorite Things selection
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These Sungkay puffy kits—which Oprah called "a thoughtful present for the klutz in your life"—got the seal of approval.
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After a long day, Oprah and Adam rewarded themselves with a shot of Casa Dragones tequila.
From the November 2017 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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