Christmas gifts for your best friend

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance why it fits your best friend.

We also mixed up the kinds of gift and the budgets, so you have plenty of choice, from a candle to a tote bag. Each one notes who it suits, from tarot lovers to mushroom fans.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Gifts for friends range, or try Christmas gifts and Gifts for her.

The fun mugs for a best friend are the ones with character, like a hedgehog mug, a love potion bottle or a bold floral print. Each is ceramic and comes in a colour cardboard box. Pick the one that suits their sense of humour.

Hazel Hedgehog Lidded Mug (£11.99)

If they love hedgehogs, this is the one. The Hazel Hedgehog mug has a lid and a cute woodland character design, so it feels like a little piece of autumn. It holds 320 ml, enough for a long catch-up over tea. It is ceramic, so hand wash only and keep it out of the microwave. Comes in a colour cardboard box, ready for a Secret Santa swap.

Best for: Hedgehog fans and Secret Santa.

Love Potion Mug (£9.49)

Something they'll show off at every cuppa. This pastel ceramic mug is shaped like a love potion bottle, and it reads 'Brewed with moonlight & stardust'. It holds 300 ml, and the sweet potion details make it a fun talking point. Hand wash only and not for the microwave. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is easy to give. The moonlight and stardust wording is the part that gets the smiles.

Best for: Friends who love a little magic.

Midnight Bloom Floral Mug (£5.49)

Useful all year round, this black ceramic mug has a colourful all-over Midnight Bloom folk floral print. It holds 350 ml, enough for a proper cuppa. It is microwave safe and dishwasher safe, which makes it easy to use every day. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. The bold print on a black base is the part that makes it stand out.

Best for: Friends who want an everyday mug.

Three scented candles make a lovely gift for your best friend. Each has a distinct look and a clear scent, from a bergamot and neroli glass candle to a tall mushroom design with a lemon and bergamot scent. Pick the one that matches their taste and style.

Midnight Moon Bergamot and Neroli Candle (£7.49)

Something they'll show off: this glass candle has a bergamot and neroli orange scent and stands 8.5 cm tall. It burns for about 21 hours, so it can last through many cosy evenings. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. It's a lovely pick for your best friend if they have a taste for gothic style, or simply like a candle that looks good on a shelf.

Best for: Gothic style fans.

Wheel of Fortune Tarot Orange Candle (£9.49)

For anyone who loves tarot, this orange candle has a tan vintage Wheel of Fortune card design. The orange scent is simple and cheerful and the candle burns for about 29 hours. It is made of paraffin wax and stands 9 cm tall. The design is the star here, making it a talking point for a best friend who shares the same passion.

Best for: Tarot lovers and orange fans.

Funky Fungi Mushroom Tube Candle (£8.49)

Great for a new home, this tall tube candle sits in a glass jar with a colourful mushroom design. It is 21 cm tall and has a lemon and bergamot scent. It burns for about 70 hours, so it lasts a long time. Afterwards the glass jar can hold flowers, a useful bonus that keeps on giving.

Best for: Friends with a new home.

All three journals make a thoughtful gift for a best friend, from a pretty notebook to a dream journal and a gratitude journal. Each one is a keepsake she can write in, and you can pick the design or colour.

Cotton Bound Notebook, 20 x 15 cm (£8.99)

Sweet, simple and personal, this notebook is ideal for a friend who loves to write. It has 96 pages of handmade paper, bound in cotton, and it measures 20 x 15 x 2 cm. You can choose from eight designs, from roses to teal elephants, so you can pick one that suits her style. It's a lovely way to show you know what she likes, whether it's for a Christmas stocking.

Best for: Friends who love to write.

Soft Faux Fur Dream Journal (£8.99)

A treat they wouldn't buy themselves, this dream journal has a soft, fluffy pastel cover and silver lettering and embroidery. Inside are 80 blank pages for jotting down every dream she wants to keep. Choose Dream Decoder or Moonlight Messages to suit her taste. It's a playful, cosy gift for a friend who loves a bit of magic in her everyday life.

Best for: Dreamers who love a little magic.

Gratitude Journal, 120 Pages (£10.99)

Ideal for anyone who loves journaling, this hardback gratitude journal has 120 guided pages and mood tracking. Choose black with silver celestial and botanical designs, or blue with a textured cover and silver floral detail. The ivory version has gold page edges and a ribbon bookmark, which makes it a special keepsake for your best friend this Christmas.

Best for: Friends who love journaling.

The best trinket dishes for your best friend are the ones with real character. Here are four: an angel wing, a stacking sun and moon, a midnight moth dish and a mango wood Hop Hare tray.

Angel Wing Trinket Dish (£6.49)

Made to be noticed, this off-white ceramic dish is shaped like a single feathered angel wing. The raised detailing gives it a soft, delicate look. It measures 10.5 cm wide and 17.5 cm deep, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. It is a lovely choice if your friend loves pretty, thoughtful things. Its gentle curves make it a gift worth keeping close on a dresser.

Best for: Friends who love delicate details.

Yin Yang Stacking Trinket Dish (£9.49)

A clever pick when you're stuck, this two-piece ceramic dish stacks into a sun and a crescent moon. Each piece adds a playful touch to a shelf or dressing table. The set is 11.2 cm wide and 11.2 cm deep. It is made for keeping daily essentials tidy, a practical treat for a friend who likes order. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and the sun and crescent moon pieces make it a charming little set.

Best for: Friends who like things in order.

Midnight Moth Trinket Dish (£5.49)

A small gift with a big smile, this round ceramic dish shows a midnight moth in night-sky blues. Delicate florals and metallic gold edging add a sparkle. At 10.5 cm wide and 10.5 cm deep, it is a compact dish. It comes in a colour cardboard box. Its night-sky blues and gold edging make it feel a little special.

Best for: Friends who love night-sky colours.

Hop Hare Enamelled Trinket Tray (from £9.49)

Perfect for Christmas, this enamelled mango wood tray comes in one of four Hop Hare designs: Lion and Snakes, The Sun, Cupid and Lion, or Sun and Moon. Square trays measure 15 x 15 x 2.5 cm, and double trays measure 20 x 10 x 2.5 cm. Pick the design that suits your friend best, and they'll have a tray with real character.

Best for: Tarot lovers and bold-design fans.

A tote bag, bath bombs and home gifts all suit a best friend well. We hand-picked each one for something useful, fun or a little indulgent. Together they cover everyday carrying, a warm bath, a cosy room and a bit of charm on the shelf.

Luna Moth Tote Bag (£6.49)

A playful pick for your best friend, this black tote has a mystical luna moth design. It measures 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, with room for everyday carrying or shopping. At 123 g, it is light enough to take everywhere. Nature lovers and fans of a gothic look will love it, and it makes a fun Secret Santa gift too. Every bag comes with a hang tag.

Best for: Nature lovers and gothic fans.

Jumbo Bath Bombs, Set of 3 (£11.99)

A little luxury for your best friend, this set gives three jumbo bath bombs of about 180 g each. They are made in the UK, and each set is one scent, so you pick the one your friend will love most. The range runs from chocolate and orange to coconut dream. The rose and petals version has real rose petals on top, and the bombs fizz in warm water. A lovely gift for a bath night in.

Best for: Bath lovers and cosy nights.

Milan Aroma Diffuser, 120 ml (£12.49)

Great for a new home, the Milan aroma diffuser is a slim plastic gift. It holds 120 ml of water and creates a cool, dry mist. Seven colour-changing LED lights add a soft glow, and it switches off when the water runs out. It is USB powered, with a 100 cm cord. A useful gift for someone who likes a cosy room.

Best for: New homeowners and cosy room lovers.

Enamelled Wooden Mushroom Ornament (from £7.49)

A small gift with a big smile, this enamelled wooden mushroom sits on a natural mango wood base with a glossy enamel finish. You choose pastel hearts, pretty floral or Mediterranean tile. It comes in small, medium or large, from 10 x 10.5 cm up to 20 x 15 cm. Set it on a windowsill or shelf to brighten up a room. It is a lovely pick for mums and friends who love a homely touch.

Best for: Mums and home decor fans.

Mushroom Enamelled Wooden Box (from £6.99)

A gift for quiet moments, this mango wood box has an enamelled mushroom design. It comes in small, medium or large, and in maroon or teal. Small measures 10 x 10 x 4.2 cm, while large is 15 x 17.5 x 8 cm, so you can pick the size that suits your space. It is a lovely pick for mushroom lovers and for mums who like a little charm.

Best for: Mushroom lovers and mums.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Hazel Hedgehog Lidded Mug (£11.99)	Hedgehog fans and Secret Santa	Same-day dispatch
Love Potion Mug (£9.49)	Friends who love a little magic	Same-day dispatch
Midnight Bloom Floral Mug (£5.49)	Friends who want an everyday mug	Same-day dispatch
Midnight Moon Bergamot and Neroli Candle (£7.49)	Gothic style fans	Same-day dispatch
Wheel of Fortune Tarot Orange Candle (£9.49)	Tarot lovers and orange fans	Same-day dispatch
Funky Fungi Mushroom Tube Candle (£8.49)	Friends with a new home	Same-day dispatch
Cotton Bound Notebook, 20 x 15 cm (£8.99)	Friends who love to write	Standard dispatch
Soft Faux Fur Dream Journal (£8.99)	Dreamers who love a little magic	Standard dispatch
Gratitude Journal, 120 Pages (£10.99)	Friends who love journaling	Standard dispatch
Angel Wing Trinket Dish (£6.49)	Friends who love delicate details	Same-day dispatch
Yin Yang Stacking Trinket Dish (£9.49)	Friends who like things in order	Same-day dispatch
Midnight Moth Trinket Dish (£5.49)	Friends who love night-sky colours	Same-day dispatch
Hop Hare Enamelled Trinket Tray (from £9.49)	Tarot lovers and bold-design fans	Standard dispatch
Luna Moth Tote Bag (£6.49)	Nature lovers and gothic fans	Same-day dispatch
Jumbo Bath Bombs, Set of 3 (£11.99)	Bath lovers and cosy nights	Standard dispatch
Milan Aroma Diffuser, 120 ml (£12.49)	New homeowners and cosy room lovers	Standard dispatch
Enamelled Wooden Mushroom Ornament (from £7.49)	Mums and home decor fans	Standard dispatch
Mushroom Enamelled Wooden Box (from £6.99)	Mushroom lovers and mums	Standard dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December

Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

Give your best friend a scented candle, a lidded mug, a trinket dish or a journal, picked for who they are and what they love. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Christmas gift ideas for her · Stocking fillers for her · Funny Secret Santa gifts for adults that are kind.