12 Amazing Gifts Your Best Friend Didn’t Even Know They Wanted

Canadian jewelry designer and founder Talia Massaroni offers cute, and ethically curated designs your best bestie will adore.

Help your fanciest friend get ready to take on whatever the world has to offer with this zodiac line. Dressed up or dressed down, these medallions are the perfect gift!

The Zodiac Medallion GF, Olaeda, $155.

This Saje Wellness holiday best-selling diffuser will have your self-care-obsessed sidekick enjoying the same atmosphere as though they were next to a waterfall. The diffuser releases negative ions and when paired with one of the brand's finest-made 100 per cent natural seasonal essential oil blends, the at-home ambiance will help bring your friend's abode to spa-level vibes.

Aroma Rise Cascade, Saje Wellness, $98.

There's no better way to celebrate than with your bestie and festive champagne flutes! These stemless champagne flutes are great addition to any holiday gathering, so pour the bubbly and celebrate.

Tossware Pop Stemless Champagne Flute, Amazon, $38.

Not only is Truand Truand a Canadian-based slow-fashion brand whose mission is to create ethically produced and sustainable womenswear (many items are made with recycled and organic materials and are distributed eco-consciously), but the clothing is ultra-comfortable, with stylish options to last you through this season, and beyond. Best part? The brand also donates a portion of its proceeds to the Canadian Women's Foundation.

Crewneck, Truand Truand, $71.

For your friend who is always game to dress down with you, check out the amazing array of leggings by Vancouver-based company Public Myth. Their products are made out of sustainable materials, manufactured in North America, and come in locally made recyclable boxes for a guilt-free gift.

Plus, they have a line called Shame on Hate that donates partial proceeds of sales to the Heather Heyer Foundation.

Breakout Leggings, Public Myth, $110.

Help your friend slip into comfort and style as they globe-trot the world. Whether at the beach, exploring local neighbourhoods or simply staying comfy in their rental, this ridiculously comfy waterproof slide is a great and unexpected gift your girlfriend will love. It features extra-soft, jersey-lined padding to ensure your friend won't get scarred-for-life marks across her feet and the slide features the perfect amount of squish to allow hours of local exploration.

One Slide in Palmia, Reef, $40.  

Does your friend bust out her winter coat in September? Does she wear a blanket around her house even though it feels like a sauna? Does she have office slippers? Then she needs a towel warmer for her bathroom!

Keep her cozy this winter with a Towel Warmer. That's right, pop your towels in this machine and you'll have a warm cotton hug waiting for you after every shower.

Live Fine Towel Warmer, Amazon, $230.

And if you want to pair it with a set of luxury towels? Try Aestate's line, designed in Toronto and made in Portugal with 40 per cent TENCEL™ Lyocell. They are super plush, incredibly absorbent and quick-drying. Aestack Classic Bundle, Aestate, $158.

Is your bestie bad and bougie? Does her makeup table look like a Holt Renfrew beauty counter? Don't worry — we've got something she or he will love! Necessaire's The Body Ritual bundle will give her that ethereal glow we’re all chasing. Made with clinical-grade ingredients, the products are clean, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and non-comedogenic.

The Body Ritual, Necessaire, $100.

She Said is a page-turning New York Times best-seller that is sure to keep your book-worm buddy occupied this holiday season.

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, this book is about how they broke the story of Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of women in Hollywood. The investigation took months and helped shape the #MeToo movement.

She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement, Indigo, $37.

For the friend that spoils her fur-baby, consider indulging her pampered pet with these Tiffany & Co. bone china pet bowls for cats. Crafted from high quality materials, these luxurious bowls can't be beat – not even by Santa Claws!

Cat Bowl, Tiffany & Co., $215.

Dog Bowl, Tiffany & Co., $215.

60 percent of women say they have a close friend at work, so it's no surprise we meet some of our best friends in the office. Keep your work sister focused (when you're not distracting her with impromptu Frappuccino breaks) with ban.do's Little Buddy Reporter Pad. It comes with 80 lined sheets and a handy pen loop for note-taking that's fun!

Little Buddy Reporter Pad, Amazon, $11.

If your creative DIY-loving friend is always coming up with creative ways to upcycle their wardrobe and more, they'll love Cricut's EasyPress Mini. Lightweight, easily-portable, and mighty for its size (don't let the name fool you), it's perfect for your friend's every heat-transfer project.

Cricut Easy Press Mini, Amazon, $96.