Here's How Oprah Chose Her Favorite Things of 2016

After months of searching, Adam Glassman and his team gathered at Jack Studios in New York City for a marathon session of tasting and testing. The result: our biggest Favorite Things ever.

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Details, details: Rock-star intern Emma Johnson labels nearly 200 items before Oprah arrives at the studio.

oprah's favorite things 2016 behind the scenes

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Eye Candy: Oprah marvels at all the beauty products.

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"Y'all should be infusing your water with fruit like I do!" — Oprah

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Editor-in-chief Lucy Kaylin wonders: Are these chocolate bonbons too pretty to eat?

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Oprah enjoys a perfectly toasted English muffin from Model Bakery.

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"Grapeseed oil is the new olive oil," says Adam.

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Everything but the kitchen sink.

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Luggage by Josh Udashkin is so smart, it practically flies the plane.

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Adam sells Gayle on a genius travel pillow from PurseN.

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All signs point to colorful mugs from Yedi Houseware.

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Oprah schools Adam on why Footnanny sets are a repeat Favorite Thing.

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Oprah points out, "Whether you're a body wash gal or a bar soap gal, these are just beautiful."

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Oprah and Adam get comfy on the new Cocoon by Sealy mattress.

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Emma and another stellar intern, Katie Klein, unpacked every single box — and kept smiling.

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Style assistant Manouska Jeantus and style editor Rae Ann Herman in their 817th hour of prepping for the big day.

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Fashion features editor Nicole McGovern finds Gayle's pom-pom hat fetching.

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Rae Ann presents her favorite Addison Weeks earrings.

From the November 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine