29 Best Unique Gift Ideas for Friends

Lars Nysom Salt & Pepper Grinders

These adorable salt and pepper grinders are functional and beautiful. They come in several colors and are only $30! I’ve given these to friends and family who love them.

Perfect for anyone who loves to cook or gather people around the table for a meal. They’re high-quality and minimalist.

Reusable Shopping Bags

With so many stores now charging you for bags, having cute reusable shopping bags for the grocery or your next jeans shopping trip is smart.

Gift a reusable set or even just one bag for a small, yet thoughtful gift that any friend will use and love.

Cool Salad Spoons

So much of my serve ware is what I got from my wedding and my style has changed over the years, I LOVE these fun wooden salad spoons in unique shapes, what a fun an unexpected gift!

As someone who loves cooking and entertaining, I love getting unique pieces to add to my collection. A mixed and matched table always makes for the most unique table scapes.

Brightland Olive Oil Set

A friend gifted me olive oil once and as someone who loves to cook, I thought it was an amazing gift!

I love something that I can use and doesn’t just add clutter to my home. It’s a fun and tasty way to try a new brand and discover something new.

Aesthetic Measuring Cups

When I came across these bright glass measureing cups, I thought, how fun! A kitchen item that’s usually boring and totally overlooked is dressed up in these fun, colorful glass designs.

Reed Diffuser

I love a good scent and an oil diffuser is such a nice gift that again, can be used. I popped one of these into our powder bath and now I can’t live without it.

La Jolie Muse Candles

One of my go-to candle brands because of their amazing scents, beautiful glass jars and great prices. Scented candles are always a great and simple gift that add warmth and coziness to a friend’s home or desk. For smaller gifts, opt for mini candles!

Marble Scalloped Tray

I fell in love with these beautiful marble trays. They make for great displays on shelves, coffee tables, kitchens or bathrooms and come in several different materials—white marble, green marble, and travertine!

Travel Case Set

One of my all-time favorite travel accessories are these leather toiletry sets. You can order them plain, or have your friends initials monogrammed on there for a personalized gift. These are incredibly well-made, sturdy and chic.

Air Tag Holder

For any friends who are traveling a lot or simply lose their keys too often, an Air Tag plus a cute Air Tag holder can be such a fun thoughtful and useful gift idea.

Packing Cubes Set

One of my best traveling hacks is packing with cubes. If you haven’t done it before, this will change the game—especially if you’re packing with kids or for multiple destinations. This 6-piece packing cube set keeps your clothes less wrinkled, more organized and your bag stays organized too, plus they’re much cuter than your average set! Such a practical gift that will get tons of use.

Packable Travel Bag

For any friends who love to shop on vacation, a packable carry on duffle bag is a great idea. These pack flat, so you can put them in your bag empty when you head out for vacation, and when you come back with more stuff, just pop this one out and you’re good to go! This one has the option to personalize it as well.

Jewelry Case

This is one item I often overlook when I’m packing, but often have a real use for! I end up throwing my jewelry in a small zippered pouch just for it to get tangled. A jewelry case or jewelry roll is a great functional gift your friend can use often.

Hand Soap Set

You can’t go wrong with this for any friend really. Aim to find a beautiful, aesthetic set with pretty bottles and dreamy scents that feels indulgent and sparks some joy while washing your hands.

NuDerma High-Frequency Wand

I was gifted one of these and I absolutely love it.

They brighten, tighten and help clear your skin and are priced well for anyone who loves beauty gadgets.

Fragrance Discovery Set

Sets like this make for such fun and unique gifts because they’re often things we don’t buy for ourselves, but would love to try. This perfume set is ideal for any friend who loves beauty!

Matcha Set

For your wellness bestie who loves matcha, an aesthetic kit with all the essentials is such a fun idea that they’ll use every day.

Wearable Weights

For the fitness girl who’s on the go, wearable weights or a travel workout set is perfect so she can stay fit and stylish wherever she goes. These are also great for anyone who lives in a small space as everything is easy to store in a drawer!

Match Cloche

I’ve gifted these many times and not only are they functional, they look super cute. They are great to pair with a candle too for a larger gift. They come in different colors of glass and different sizes as well.

Salt Scrub

For anyone who loves skincare, homemade salt scrub is super easy to make and can be customized with different scents. Here’s how to make it easily with only a few ingredients.

Knitted Pot Holder from Purl Soho

For any knitters out there, this adorable sunburst potholder is a great gift for anyone who loves to cook. You can actually make 3 potholders from 2 skeins of yarn. These are quick to knit and more interesting than your regular square potholder!