New England Startup Company Made ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ 2023 List

For so many of us, if it's Oprah-approved, we're going to check it out. Whether we buy the item or not will always depend on price, and if we even need or want the item for ourselves or someone else.

No matter what, this iconic list that started in 1996 as one of the most highly-anticipated segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show continued after the end of her show in 2010 in O, The Oprah Magazine, and just about every entertainment section of various publications in December.

So while we get excited to sift through the annual list of Oprah's Favorite Things, imagine how it must feel if you're a company that makes the list.

Congratulations to WanderFull out of Fairfield County, Connecticut, for making the 2023 Oprah's Favorite Things list that I found in Town and Country Magazine. They're stylish water bottle bags that look like mini puffer coats with various colors, sizes, and styles.

Like so many, I drop my water bottle into my handbag, making sure the lid is extra tight so nothing spills. Honestly, this is everything right now.

According to the WanderFull website, the two founders from Westport are moms who each have three kids. They know that life gets busy, and staying hydrated at the same time is not always easy. Katie Hill works in the fashion industry, while Lisa Watkins is in brand management. Together, they created a cute bag that makes your life easier by holding not only your water bottle, but other essentials you may need as well.

The name of the company is Liberty Hill Brands, and according to the WanderFull website, this water bottle puffer bag is their first brand with more items to come, including a man bag.

You can read more about this dynamic duo on the Oprah Daily website.