The holiday season has officially kicked off because Oprah Winfrey has just announced her Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025 List. It’s loaded with recommendations of gifts she gives herself and you can add to your holiday shopping list.
- This year’s edition includes 112 gift ideas, down from last year’s 116 picks, 60% of them are from small businesses and there are more than 50 women-owned brands included.
- There’s also a new AI-assisted search tool Gift Finder, to help with suggestions and personalized present ideas.
"Every year I set out to find gifts that feel ‘just right’ and carry meaning," Oprah says. "My hope is that these gifts will help you celebrate the people who light up your life—and maybe add a little sparkle to your own."
This year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things List includes:
- Sneex brand The Tepper shoes - A sneaker heel hybrid from Spanx creator Sara Blakely ($595)
- Butterblu Matching Family Pajamas - Sizes from newborn to adult, and pets, too. ($12.99 to $49.99)
- Mili and Lili Phone Crossbody Bag - A stylish way to carry everything ($78)
- No Fragrance Fragrance - From the No Makeup Makeup brand, Oprah’s personal favorite scent ($75)
- As Ever Signature Fruit Spread Gift Set - Jams from Duchess Meghan’s brand ($42)
- Haven Well Within Cashmere Cargo Joggers - In five colors and a range of sizes ($288)
- Brouk & Co. Travel Jewelry Case - In vegan patent leather with spots for every sparkle ($16)
- Samsung The Frame Pro TV - This slim television looks like art hanging on the wall (on sale for $1,798)
- Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe - Thick, soft and ready to wrap up in ($139)
- Lola Weighted Blanket - Plush faux fur that “hugs you to sleep” (389)
- BaubleBar Ultimate DIY Bag Charm Kit - With beads of all shapes, sizes and colors ($48)
- Springs Fireplace Hot Sauce Trio Gift Set - Includes an everyday Tesuque and hotter Peach and Mango sauces ($49)
- SKIMS Soft Lounge Sleep Set - From Kim Kardashian’s brand and “whisper soft” (128)
Source: Oprah Daily
Scott's Thoughts:
- Is it wrong to forward the entire list to anyone who’s shopping for me this year?
- Truthfully, this feels extremely female, except maybe the Pro TV!
- With the economy and the government shutdown, my shopping will be minimal this year.