BAS BLEU
Bas Bleu is my favourite stop for smartly bookish gifts (and incredibly well-curated reading material). I’ve been a dedicated fan for a decade. Haunt their site for a few minutes, and you’ll understand why!
A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:
Reading Woman Wall Calendar. $14.99. Image from Bas Bleu.
Shakespearean Insults T-Shirt. $24.95. Image from Bas Bleu.
Dictionary Cat Print. $13.95. Image from Bas Bleu.
DETAILS:
- BAS BLEU: GO HERE
- PREDICTED SHOPPING TIME: 20-30 MINUTES
- BEST AWESOMELY UNEXPECTED ITEM: PRIDE & PREJUDICE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
- PRICE POINT: AVERAGE
- BOOKWORM HAPPINESS SCALE (OUT OF A POSSIBLE 10): 9
FIRST STOP: EDWARD GOREY HOUSE STORE
SECOND STOP: JANE AUSTEN GIFT SHOP
THIRD STOP: OUT OF PRINT CLOTHING
FOURTH STOP: THE READER’S CATALOG
FIFTH STOP: THE LITERARY GIFT COMPANY
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 
I went through every page. So much fun. Love the Brief History of Art mug and the book scarf and…and…and…and LOL
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I know how you feel! It was really hard limiting it to just three showcase items but, after going a bit wild with The Literary Gift Company two days ago, I promised myself I’d be good this time!
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What a great site! I love how it’s organized. A person could spend a LOT of time here…
I think my fave is “Wretched Writing: A Compendium of Crimes against the English Language”. Also, “Why does the World Exist: An Existential Mystery” sounds good, too!
I am really enjoying this shopping series. These are sites I NEVER would have stumbled upon on my own.
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About ten years ago, an acquaintance introduced me to Bas Bleu and I have never looked back. If you become a member (which is not necessary, but it is affordable) you get a discount on most items. If you end up buying a lot from them over the course of a year it is totally worth the initial outlay. Even though I did not highlight any books, they have the most wonderfully curated selection of amazing books new and old. I treasure every volume I’ve ever purchased from them, no lie! Bas Bleu is one of the only catalogues I enjoy getting in the mail. It is a treat every time!
I am glad you are enjoying this series. It is about to wrap up-2 or 3 more to go, I think-but it has been fun. I am glad I have been able to introduce great sites to my readers.
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That dictionary cat print is adorable!
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I know! It would look great in my studio, because both of my cats hang out there when I am working.
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I’m so glad you decided to post about these shops! Love Bas Bleu and The Literary Gift Company the best!
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Thanks! It was so much fun.
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