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Skip the gift cards this year and get these cool and unique gifts instead

17 great gifts that say 'thank you for being a friend'

Not sure what to get your besties this holiday? We rounded up our favorite gifts that you'll love to give and your friends will love to get.
/ Source: TODAY
By Christina Poletto

If you're like us, you probably have a handful of wonderful friends in your life that you can always count on for belly laughs and sound advice, and who always come to the rescue when life gets in the way. Because these forever friends deserve something a bit more special this holiday, we rounded up our favorite presents that say "thank you for being a friend" in the nicest possible way.

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For the pal with a super stylish home...

Hand Book End, $15.99 (s/2), AllModern

Give your friend a hand with these oh-so-stylish bookends.
Give your friend a hand with these oh-so-stylish bookends.

Yellow Wind Farm Patterned Throw, $68 (use code "THANKS" at checkout, good through 11/28 at 11:59 p.m.), Crane & Canopy

This geo-pattern will radiate whether it's draped on a couch or guest room bed.
This geo-pattern will radiate whether it's draped on a couch or guest room bed.

Beau Jewelry Box in Navy, $55, Draper James

This demure bauble box is chic and pretty all at once.
This demure bauble box is chic and pretty all at once.

For the happy hostess...

Printed Vine Round Lacquer Tray, $60, Draper James

Perfect for cheese, cheese and more cheese!
Perfect for cheese, cheese and more cheese!

Champagne Wine Tote, $16, MapTote

Just add a bottle of bubbles to this chic bag and then toast to a beautiful friendship.
Just add a bottle of bubbles to this chic bag and then toast to a beautiful friendship.

Jaipur teaspoons, $78.95, Accompany

Pretty to look at and to hold. These sweet spoons are perfect for mixing up coffee with a little conversation.
Pretty to look at and to hold. These sweet spoons are perfect for mixing up coffee with a little conversation. Accompany

Turquoise Safi Pitcher, $96, Accompany

Did someone say sangria?
Did someone say sangria? Accompany

For the friend who's always on the go...

Thomas Paul Ladies' Shoe Bag, $24, Spring

Sure it's practical, but we adore the art on this handy helper bag.
Sure it's practical, but we adore the art on this handy helper bag.

Cashmere Eye Mask, $85, White+Warren

Because they will never ever buy this for themselves.
Because they will never ever buy this for themselves.

Modern OM Connection Meditation Kit, $99, Spring

Portable meditation tools. We'll take it!
Portable meditation tools. We'll take it!

Highland Luggage in woodland Camo/Army Rubber, $200, Herschel Supply

An affordable piece of luggage that's as cool as they are.
An affordable piece of luggage that's as cool as they are.

Marnie Eyeglass case, $28, Spring

Because eyeglasses should always travel in style.
Because eyeglasses should always travel in style.

For the gal who loves to eat, drink and mix things up in the kitchen...

4 QT Staube Round Cocotte in Cherry, $269, Food52

Sure it's a splurge, but you may find yourself rewarded with delicious homemade stews and soups.
Sure it's a splurge, but you may find yourself rewarded with delicious homemade stews and soups.

Baby, It's Cold Outside Tester, $61.50, Mouth

Got a friend with a sweet tooth? This will give them plenty to sink their teeth into.
Got a friend with a sweet tooth? This will give them plenty to sink their teeth into.

Meat + Veggies Tea Towel, $18.50, Mouth

These gorgeous towels make a statement without saying a word.
These gorgeous towels make a statement without saying a word.

Wood Wine Rack, $14, Jack Threads

Minimalist. Chic. And so very affordable.
Minimalist. Chic. And so very affordable.

Cake Boss Bistro 3- Piece Melamine Mixing Bowl Set, $28, AllModern

If someone loves to cook, then you can never ever ever have enough bowls. These are simply sweet!
If someone loves to cook, then you can never ever ever have enough bowls. These are simply sweet!