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1. A Lego bouquet — a surprisingly lovely piece that's sure to last longer than a traditional floral arrangement. That is, unless your friend has toddlers running around.
2. A personalized album cover for the friend who always makes you feel like dancing.
To create, send in a high resolution photo (reviewers recommend brightening the photo before) and the song you'd like to have "playing" on the screen.
Pix Arts Co. is a small business in Los Angeles. Owner Jessica creates custom decor and puzzles from your own photos and also has a selection of home decor pieces available.
Promising review: "This came quick and was well packaged!! Based on reviews, I turned the brightness up on my picture a little and it turned out perfectly." —Catherine
Get it from Pix Arts Co. on Etsy for $14.20+ (available in six styles).
3. A campfire fishing pole so they can ~fish~ for a laugh while cooking up dinner and dessert during a camping trip or bonfire night.
Promising review: "This has been a hit for years, so I bought another one for my son. It is actually more functional than any of the other styles that are way boring! I take it camping and even strangers are entertained. It takes a little practice to get the fish to flip the hot dogs over but it is so worth it and fun once you get the knack of it. My six year old granddaughter loves it because the hot dogs don't fall off." —Pony Expressed
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors).
4. A pressed floral bookmark — a beautiful gift to give the avid reader in your life, who you totally know is dog-earring books in secret. They're sure to remember to use a bookmark once they have one this unforgettable!
This is a small business is in Manchester, New Hampshire and owned by Kaylie Reads, who started designing dried floral bookmarks during quarantine. All flowers are real and pressed fresh. You can customize your bookmark by asking for specific colors, themes, or flowers. Customized orders can take up to four weeks because of the drying process. You can also request round or square corners and if you would like a tassel.
Promising review: "The seller was incredibly communicative and kind and made me exactly what I wanted, if not even better than I imagined! I’m absolutely obsessed with the bookmarks I received and can’t wait to buy a whole bunch more! Highly recommend." —Danielle Espinosa
Get it from Kaylie Reads on Etsy for $11.50+ (available in two styles).
5. A giant bubble kit with a two-handle wand so you and your friends can do something silly and satisfying when your best bud is so stressed out it seems like they might ~burst~.
The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!
Promising review: "Love this!! Easy for kids to use — my six-year-old son figured it out pretty quick — and fun for adults as well (my husband and I might have played with it as much as our son did...) Makes amazing bubbles. The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic." —Thomas Durant
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six styles).
6. A pack of eight blooming lollipops — you won't have a ~lick~ of regret giving them this fun treat. Just have them throw the sticks in the garden and soon they'll have "candy plants" peeking up outta the ground!
How does the planting work? The lollipop sticks have seeds inside! Once the receiver finishes their treat, they can plant the sticks horizontally and cover them in soil, give them some sun and water, and watch their plants grow! Each set includes unique flavor combinations that grow different plants: sage/marshmallow (grows sage), lavender/lemongrass (grows lavender), peach/marigold (grows marigold), strawberry/basil (grows basil), champagne/rose (grows rosetta cosmo), rosemary/mint (grows mint), lemon/thyme (grows thyme), and vanilla/hibiscus (grows baby blue eyes).
Promising review: "I like to garden and my grand-nephews like coming to the garden and picking plants they like. These lollipops are a great way to get them started planting, watering, and watching!" —Lori
Get them from Uncommon Goods for $20.
7. A pack of four Popin Cookin candy kits are gonna give your pal a chance to create mini dishes that are equal parts darling and delicious.
8. A bright and sunny sardine print — your BFF might find it ~fishy~ that you're dolling out gifts nowhere near their birthday, but that may make it all the more fun!
This sweet print shop is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Artist and shop owner Rebecca has a collection of 10 works ranging from watercolor to risograph prints.
Promising review: "I love this print, it's super cute and unique. Rebecca is also lovely and I will happily buy from her again. Delivered on time and packaged nicely." —Ellie
Get it from Rebecca Shereen on Etsy for $10.53.
9. A SunPrint paper kit so you can get your gloomy friend out on a mental health walk to gather leaves, flowers, and the like to make home decor that brings the outside in.
10. A luxe wool blanket made of 100% Merino wool and no chemical dyes (the colors come from natural sheep's wool), for anyone who would likely love being wrapped up in something cozy at the moment.
I have this blanket in my home! This is such a lovely addition to my home decor. It's a great layer, the color goes with everything, and it's the perfect lightweight-yet-toasty mix. If you're looking to give someone a luxurious gift you know they'll use – Kotn has my vote!
Get it from Kotn for $138 (available in four styles).
11. A Fujifilm Instax Mini instant camera — give the historian in your friend group this and they can document all the memorable things you do together (even when those memorable moments are simply bingeing on muddy buddies and a cheese board in the middle of the night).
Promising review: "The camera is super easy to use and the photos come out beautiful :). I love this!" —Chazzy SoDope
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in five colors).
12. A mystery jungle box with three itty bitty plant babies to raise up as their own.
Rooted is an Asian-American owned small business founded by Ryan Lee and Kay Kim. They are based in NYC aaand they happen to be my personal favorite plant shop! I own the kit featured and have several other plants/items from their shop — including this (plant) life-saving first aid kit.
Get it from Rooted for $30 (available in two light requirements).
13. A cult favorite cat toy that'll keep their cat entertained for HOURS, because showing you love their pet is probably just as important as showing how much you love them. I own one of these and can confirm: it's WILD how much cats enjoy this toy!
Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go crazy. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo
Get it from Amazon for $1.73.
14. A worry stone in the shape of an olive — this is a gift they are sure to love piment-oh so much!
London, United Kingdom is the home of this little small biz! The shop has both the hand painted olive pebbles above and an assortment of ''peas on earth'' pebbles. I love food and I love puns...this is my perfect place.
Promising review: "I have received my olive pebble. It is so cute and a novel way of saying 'olive ( I Love) you' to your loved ones. I love this artist's work. It is thought provoking and different and very well produced – high quality." —Heather Ghin
Get it from Marion Samways Art on Etsy for $6.58+ (available in three sizes and two styles).
15. 642 Things To Draw — this book is gonna be their guide when they can't think of what they wanna create, but you know drawing is their happy place.
Promising review: "This is a great sketchbook. For the unaware people that say it’s just blank pages with words, it’s more than that. I’m one of those people who likes to draw and sketch. Sometimes I feel like I’ve drawn everything. This book gives that little impromptu challenge to draw something specific when I feel I don’t know what to draw." —Choosey One
Get it from Amazon for $15.26.
16. A pair of cowpoke cats to give your ride or die.
Graphic designer Maxine Octavio-Huhta owns this shop based in Franklin, Tennessee. The shop is full of whimsical western designs for cat and nature lovers alike.
Promising review: "I got the print in matte. I adore the print! it’s vibrant and good quality and i’m obsessed with it" —Gabrielle Strahan
Get it from My Max Design on Etsy for $19+ (available in six sizes and two styles).
17. A wild wineglass — get two for the nights when you get together and watch your favorite show. These'll bring you both joy every time you use them (no matter how disappointing the newest season of Grey's Anatomy is...wine is here to help with that).
Promising review: "This glass totally surpassed my expectations. I thought it was going to just be a cute gag gift for Christmas but the quality is fantastic. It will last forever. I bought it for my aunt, who loves her wine, and she truly enjoyed this. Paired with a super-sized bottle of Pinot Grigio and she was happy. :)" —Dani
Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in three styles).
18. A bag of brown sugar candied bacon is gonna delight anyone who snacks like a champion.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! I have tried other brands of bacon jerky and they've got nothing like this! The smell alone is real good. I took a nice piece and let it settle in my mouth. Nice mix of brown sugar and bacon. The meat itself was nice and tender, NOT DRY like other brands. I like my jerky a bit juicy and this one is by far the best I have ever tried! I just wish they sold this in the gas station. I super recommend this and will be buying more as gifts!" —Jezrael
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
19. A box of 10 full-sized Cadbury chocolate bars, all from the United Kingdom, to give their taste buds an international vacation.
The box includes Picnic, Starbar, Wipa, Double Decker, Flake, Curly Wurly, Twirl, Crunchie, Caramel, and Dairy Milk.
Promising review: "I loved receiving this box with its fun paper packaging and the nice note. It really turned my candy habit into an event! This whole assortment is SO GOOD, too! Nothing was stale or bland or cardboard-flavored like the American candy I pick up from anywhere." —manderdoodle
Get it from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in two wrapping styles).
21. A pearl lamp so dang darling it'd practically be ~shellfish~ to not get it for them!
The battery-powered pearl light can be removed from the ceramic shell base and carried around, making this a great choice for children who like having a night-light nearby.
Promising review: "This is a pretty and unique light but be aware, the battery only lasts about 48 hours so I removed one star. It is quirky and unique mood lighting." —T3268
Get it from Amazon for $41.19+ (available in two colors).
22. A balloon dog keychain is gonna make them smile when driving in traffic gets ~ruff~.
This small business is owned by Jill, who creates one-of-a-kind decals, stickers, magnets, jewelry, and more. The shop is located in Joplin, Missouri.
Promising review: "Love it! looks likes the pictures and I definitely plan to order other colors! Thank you." —Heather
Get it from Black Spot Boutique on Etsy for $6 (available in 12 colors).
23. Mystic Maze — a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that'll reveal a secret "magic trick" when they're finished. BTW, there are 50 Easter eggs hidden in the intricate design, making this mysterious puzzle a gripping game until the very last piece is in place.
Fun fact: This was the most funded puzzle on Kickstarter, raising over $3 million.
Promising review: "Just got this puzzle for something to do at home over the holidays. Seriously... I have never seen a puzzle quite like this! It’s very impressive and exceeded my expectations already. The packaging is beautiful inside and out. Everything about it shouts quality. I particularly liked the envelopes inside for the puzzle pieces and mystery. Heavy weight and substantial. The one holding the 1,000 puzzle pieces stays closed with Velcro! How cool! And the secret mystery envelope has a cool string loop tie. Makes you remember you can’t open it until the puzzle is done. The whole vibe of The Mystic Maze is quality and fun, and also looks like a challenging puzzle. Looking forward to getting started on this. Certainly a good stay-home fun activity. Highly recommend!" —Kyle Fletcher
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
24. Or a 1,000-piece puzzle for your main squeeze.
25. A Sea Witch Botanicals candle in a *foxy* glass jar. It's made with natural soy and essential oils and smells like citrus, lavender, patchouli...and gift-giving success. This is gonna be a sure-FIRE hit, I'm certain.
I have this candle! I am a sucker for small biz candles and this brand is one of my all-time favorites. My home office is full of oddities and I loved the eclectic packaging at Sea Witch Botanicals, so I had to have some of my own products from the shop! If you, like me, prefer candles that are less sweet and more natural, you can't do better than this one!
Get it from Sea Witch Botanicals for $35.
26. Bluey grannie figurines that'll delight kids (and kids at heart) who would happily bow wow wow down to these two hilarious pups.
Bluey is my personal go-to serotonin boost and *genuinely* my favorite show of all time. My parent friends recommended it to me and first introduced the show with the episode "Grannies." I have since become a ride or die Bluey fan! My husband got me these dolls for Christmas and it was, I'm not exaggerating here, the HAPPIEST Christmas gift I've ever been given. These little dolls now have a place of honor in our home.
Promising review: "My daughter loves this show and I find myself often hysterical while watching it as well. It's so funny and cute. These little figurines are from her favorite episode about grandmas. They are well made, small, and come with the right accessories — perfect for little hands." —Ella
Get the grannies set from Amazon for $26.37 (available in four set styles).
27. A pack of pizza box socks — it's gonna be the ~cheesiest~ (and most adored) gift your pal has ever received.
Promising review: "Normally socks are a pretty crap gift for Christmas, but not in this case. I got a better reaction from these socks than I did from any other gift I gave this year. Everything arrived in perfect condition, and looked exactly as it did in the photos. The presentation is fantastic and such a great idea. That was basically the whole reason I bought them, but the recipient said she loves wearing goofy, colorful socks, so this gift will be appreciated beyond the initial fun of opening for the very first time." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three sizes).
28. A chic tobacco-and-sandalwood candle, a sophisticated upgrade from the fruity perfume scents you and your BFF loved during your teenage years. This smell is sensational and that amber jar is sure to repurpose perfectly.
This shop is located in Laguna Beach, California, and has handcrafted candles that are bestsellers on Etsy.
Promising review: "This smells absolutely delicious. I love the design, the scent, and the packaging. It makes me feel very fancy and cozy." —Claire Baldwin
Get it from ApogeeCandleCo on Etsy for $11.20+ (available in two sizes).
29. A carbonated face mask for helping them feel bubbly inside and out.
This mask helps remove blackheads and exfoliate pores.
Promising review: "Literally made my boyfriend's blackheads disappear! Made our faces feel so clean. I'm a mask junkie and have gotten masks from all the top brands from drugstores, Lush, Sephora, and Ulta. This is one of my new favorites! Also so much fun to watch it bubble up – feels like a spa treatment." —Katie Mitchell
Get it from Amazon for $8.70.
30. A tile floor mat they can customize — it's a kit! They can snap the loose tiles into the beehive base and create any greeting or image they want. Puzzle lovers are gonna adore this piece of decor!
This includes a sturdy rubber mat and 150 tiles. BTW, Letterfolk is a couple-run small business owned by Joanna and Johnny Galbraith. The company is based in Utah. To see all of their products, check out their website!
Promising review: "We love this doormat! It really dresses up the front of our house. We had fun designing the mat, even though it was a little bit challenging. I’m looking forward to buying more for wedding presents and housewarming gifts." —Cindy
Get it from The Grommet for $75+ (available in two sizes).
31. A gift set filled with cinnamon cereal chocolate, waffle cone chocolate, popping candy chocolate, bacon chocolate, and even more! These treats aren't for the faint of heart, but they *are* for your sweetheart.
There's also potato chip chocolate, spicy chocolate, honeycomb chocolate, and croissant-inspired chocolate.
Promising review: "This is just what was needed to lighten up my fiancé's Wednesday. She loved every flavor, glass of wine in hand! It came shipped in a cool package with ice packs — I live in southern Nevada where it's triple digits outside, so I was expecting to have to put the chocolates in the fridge. But nope, they came cold and dry! The best ordering experience." —Nick Avelli
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $23.99 (available in light and dark chocolate).
32. A 12-pack of Mango Chainsaw Liquid Death — a flavored sparkling water that'll be beloved by anyone with a sense of humor and a hankering for a healthy beverage selection in their house.
I'm not shy about my inappropriate love for this water brand. I have sweatshirts, hats, and decor dedicated to it. My fridge is always stocked with the sparkling water. Now that they have flavors available? I need a bigger fridge. The Severed Lime is definitely the crowd favorite, but I like the subtle sweet taste of the Mango Chainsaw. You can find merch and drinks on their website or purchase packs of the cans on Amazon. Go forth and hydrate.
Promising review: "This is the best mango flavored sparkling water I've had!! Definitely buying again!" —Andrea
Get it from Liquid Death for $18.98.
33. A foaming lavender bath with pure Epsom salt to soothe and relax their body after a long day of overthinking.
Promising review: "I love this stuff soooo much. I have had some rash issues on my fingers ever since I got a full body rash from Downy Unstopables (the worst product ever!!) and had to take prednisone to get rid of it. Ever since I started regularly soaking in the tub with this, I have had hardly any flareups. Something about the ingredients in this particular combination makes my skin sing. Plus, it smells amazing and provides top notch bubbles. Worth every penny." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
34. A glass carafe can replace the plastic water bottle you know they've been filling up and keeping on their bedside table. This is the prettiest replacement possible.
This carafe set is mouth blown in borosilicate glass, which blows me away. All Maison Balzac glassware is heat resistant and technically dishwasher safe but hand-washing is recommended.
Check out all of the available carafe colors and start your own collection!
Get it from Slow Down Studio for $85.
35. And a matching bubble vase for giving their dreary rental the pop of color it deserves when their landlord tells them they aren't allowed to paint.
Small business owner Lindsay runs this shop in Los Angeles. You can find vases, candlestick holders, centerpieces, and other home decor. Aaaand I want it all.
Promising review: "The item came exactly as it was pictured. I ordered the amber colored vase and I love the color, shape, and size." —Jordyn Walls
Get it from Every Golden Detail on Etsy for $22.98+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors).
36. And finally, a Cup Noodles Yahtzee to give the friend who loves game night so much they could eat it right up!
Your BFF after you've lifted them right on up:
