Our friends: What would we do without them? If we didn’t have our BFFs, we’d be destined to roam this crazy existence alone — and wandering this world would not be nearly as enjoyable if we didn’t have someone who laughed at all the same stupid stuff we do. Or to commiserate with all the injustices we encounter. Or vent to about work. Or complain to about family problems. Seriously, we could go on forever.
Still, we spend more time chatting and hanging out with our best friends than anyone else, and we know them (and they know us) better than any single person that exists, so why are they sometimes so hard to shop for? It seems like picking the perfect gift should be easy, but it’s not. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Originally published November 2016. Updated November 2017.
Decanter
Rosanna Chez Elle clear and gold booze decanter, $54 at Lulus
Healing crystals book
This book about a group of lifelong friends is touching, and she’ll think of you every time she reads it.
Where: Amazon
Cost: $8.72
Dry Bar gift card
Nothing beats a good blow dry and hair styling before girls night out.
Where: Dry Bar
Cost: $10 and up
Overnight bag
This adorable downloadable book is filled with coupons like “good for one hiking adventure” and “good for one evening on the town.”
Where: PrintsofLife/Etsy
Cost: $5
‘Friends’ coffee mug
She’ll be there for you… if you get her this adorable mug.
Where: FranklyNoted/Etsy
Cost: $25.50 for the set of 2
Geode ornaments
If you and your PIC arer into kickass Marvel superheros, this ones for you.
Where: BombDotComGeekery/Etsy
Cost: $26
DIY woven wall-hanging kit
Sure this kit is for kids, but how much fun will you guys have reliving your youth by making a ton of old school friendship bracelets?
Where: Overstock.com
Cost: $24.74
Portable power charger
Scarves are cozy and cute, and you’ll know how to pick out one that complements her style perfectly.
Where: Anthropologie
Cost: $198
Customized ring
These Sterling silver friendship knot rings come in a pack of two. Perfect!
Where: Katstudio/Etsy
Cost: $32
Champagne keychain
Pick up the tab for your guys’ next movie date.
Where: Available for purchase at any IMAX box office, or by calling (916) 443-4629 x0
Cost: Available in any denomination
Desk tray
These glitzy hair clips are perfect for when you two hit the town on New Years Eve.
Where: Anthropologie
Cost: $48 for a set of three
Fancy cheese-cutting set
This cheese board and matching copper knives will add a touch of class to your next cheese and wine affair.
Where: Crate & Barrel
Cost: $49.95
Speaking of wine…
New Year’s Eve kit
This season, this handy-dandy gift box comes with salted caramel brulee sauce, a jar of extra dark chocolate, a peanut butter honey sea salt jar, and a bottle of 2013 Dime 100 meritage. Pure bliss.
Where: Winc
Cost: $55
Tea box subscription
If your BFF is more of a tea sipper than a wine guzzler, than this monthly subscription sampling box will be right up her alley. The company makes it easy for you to purchase a one, three, or six month subscription for a friend.
Where: Tea Sparrow
Cost: $20 to $25 a month, depending on the subscription
iPhone case
These earrings inspired by the traditional Celtic friendship knot are gorgeous.
Where: RefreshingDesigns/Etsy
Cost: $14
Luxurious bath soak
Nothing’s better than a good hot soak in the winter, especially when Osmia’s Recovery Salt Bath is involved.
Where: Petit Vour
Cost: $29
Ring dish
This “I was meant to live in Stars Hollow” T is just too perfect for the Gilmore Girls fan in your life. The same company also has a set of two shirts that read “You’re the Lorelai…” on one and “…To my Sookie” on the other.
Where: I Love Apparel
Cost: $22.99
Cute hair clip
Champagne flues with a rose gold stem? Yes, please!
Where: AlliExpress
Cost: $25.95 for the pair
Face mask
Pratima skincare’s Sandalwood Rose Mask is perfect for a girl’s night in.
Where: Pratima
Cost: $48
Exercise class gift card
Hitting up Soul Cycle for a party on a bike is the best way to spend Friday night with your BFF, and they make it super easy to send an electronic gift card. No Soul Cycle in your area? Just search for any spin, yoga, pilates or hot barre that’s near you!
Where: Soul Cycle
Cost: You pick the amount
Nice water bottle
Because after your Soul Cycle class, you probably will get pizza.
Where: Shop Bop
Cost: $20
Smartphone printer
So she can have hard copies of all the selfies you guys have taken together.
Where: Amazon
Cost: $99.99
Wax seal stamp kit
Some best friends now have miles between them, but being pen pals is extra fun with this adorable wax seal stamp.
Where: Backtozero/Etsy
Cost: $20
Yummy candle
Also for long distance pals, these mugs are beyond precious.
Where: SincerelyEunice/Etsy
Cost: $29.99 for the pair
‘Sex and the City’
Whip up some cosmos and go to town watching the complete Sex and the City series with your BFF.
Where: Amazon
Cost: $54.96
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