Oprah's Gifts That Lift Your Heart

Oprah's top picks, plus see what Gayle King, Dr. Oz, and Suze Orman are giving this year.

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"It's always good when a present turns out to be practical, but my favorites are the ones that do nothing but delight."

Give a Hoot

Warning: These pajamas are so snuggly, you'll never want to get dressed again. I sent a pair to J.K. Rowling on the off chance that she's running low on owl memorabilia.

Originally $85 for set, now $68 with code OPRAH; PiggyPajamas.com

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Gone to the Dogs

You send the photo of your friend's beloved dog, cat, or aardvark; this company sends back a hand-painted tray that's destined to become an heirloom.

From $350 each; TwoGirlsArts.com

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Smooth Operator

This two-step exfoliating process leaves my face glowing and hydrated; the froufrou-free packaging makes it a terrific gift for your female and male friends.

The Microdelivery In-Home Vitamin C/Peptide Peel, $65 for two-ounce set; Philosophy.com

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Kernel of Truth

Popcorn is my 4 o'clock snack. I make Amish Country Popcorn using truffle oil in this old-school popper, and sprinkle it with truffle salt. Delish!

The Popcorn Gourmet, originally $119, now $79 using invitation code OSHOP; Ideeli.com

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So Noted

Put your pet on these custom memo pads. Just send a photo and leave the rest to the artist.

Originally $298 for five, now $239 with code OPRAH; CharlesFradinHome.com

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The Days of Our Lives

Engraved on luscious four-ply card stock that's perched on a miniature easel, this calendar is an elegant reminder to make every day count.

$125; DempseyAndCarroll.com

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Carolina on My Mind

Add this sweet potato butter to waffle batter, spread it on a biscuit, or just grab a spoon and help yourself.

$9; LowCountryProduce.com

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Steam Cleaned

Shower the people you love with love in the form of this citrusy lotion and body wash.

Frédéric Malle, $85 and $75; Bigarade Body Lotion, Barneys.com; Bigarade Shower Gel, Barneys.com

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Ginger Spice

It wouldn't be Christmas if my pal Quincy Jones didn't send me these wafers. According to the label, they're handmade by a Mrs. Travis F. Hanes; all I can say is Mrs. Hanes sure can bake.

$19.50 for two tubes; HanesCookies.com

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All Creatures, Great and Small

This 11-part series, filmed across every continent, took more than 3,000 days to record, and the results are a revelation. I'm proud to have narrated it and thrilled to share it.

Life, originally $49 for four-disc set, now $39 with code OPRAH; DiscoveryStore.com

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Hold Everything

These high-gloss wooden boxes are not only great for jewelry; I've taken out the trays and stored the letters that have meant the most to me.

Tizo, $185 each; Gearys.com

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That's the Way iLike It

I'm happy to say that we're introducing the O, The Oprah Magazine app. It's a sampling of our issue—including a behind-the-scenes video of Tyler Perry and me before our interview.

I love my iPad so much, I never leave home without it. I've got pictures, music, the news, and, of course, books.

O, The Oprah Magazine app, $2.99; Apple.com; iPad, from $499; Click here to buy the app!

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Cover-Up

High-tech ingenuity meets old-fashioned style with this leather iPad cover that's a dead ringer for an antique book.

BookBook for iPad, $70; TwelveSouth.com

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From the December 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine