Oprah's Gifts That Lift Your Heart
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
