Balue/Co.

a big sale for you

In honor of the biggest shopping day of the year (I do love me some Black Friday shopping action!), take a whopping 40% off everything in the shop — our biggest sale yet. But hurry, sale ends tomorrow!

p.s. Balue/Co. is also on Etsy, if you prefer.

Happy Holidays!

2013 Holiday gift guide #04: for the pets!

Last but not least for this year's Gift Guides — the pets! A handful of things for the pooches and kittens in our lives. 

1. A pom-pom pet bed! So cute.

2. The best gift for a new dog owner: a dog starter kit

3. Modern laser pointer bird, endless entertainment

4. An organic catnip plant, why buy dusty dried catnip?

5. Okay, this pet bag dispenser is actually good-looking (as much as something like this can be)

6. For said pet bag dispenser: eco-friendly poo bags. Yep.

7. This DIY ombre rope leash is lovely

8. Sylvester cat birdhouse, hilarious

Hope you guys have enjoyed the gift guides this year, and Happy Thanksgiving! Oh, and if you're doing any Black Friday shopping, you'll want to check back here tomorrow!

2013 Holiday gift guide #03: for the kiddos

Cute + funny for the kids.

1. A stylish and not-too-loud cork drum for them to bang out the beats

2. Tiger blanket!

3. A clear skateboard. Whoa.

4. A very grown-up trench coat for a little lady

5. Glow-in-the-dark constellation PJs, so cool

6. Such a sweet little knotted headband

7. This hilarious onesie made me laugh out loud

8. The coziest hooded baby sweater

9. Fortune cookie booties, because let's just have them wear the cutest things ever

Up tomorrow: pets!

2013 Holiday gift guide #02: for him

A handful of great things for that great guy.

1. Almanac Brewing Co. is putting out some amazing beers. Their Biere de Chocolat is smooth and rich, but not too sweet. Perfect with, say, Christmas dinner.

2. For a true heirloom gift, a timepiece from Detroit-based watchmakers Shinola.

3. Be one of the first to get this thoughtfully-designed cast iron skillet, handmade in Portland.

4. A vintage 1940's Ansel Adams gravure print, so cool.

5. Another beautiful watch option (in a more accessible price range), and just unisex enough for you to steal :)

6. Such a clever take on a phone charger: a midcentury-inspired, beechwood alarm dock

7. The perfect wear-with-anything lightweight seed-stitch sweater

8. A great down jacket that will last a lifetime

Next up: the kiddos!

2013 Holiday gift guide #01: for her

It's Holiday Gift Guide time! I have to admit I love this time of year, the planning and shopping and wrapping and that tingly feeling when you give someone a gift that you can tell they really, really love.

This week I'll be featuring collections for her, him, kids, and the pets. First up, a gathering of pretty things for the lovely ladies in your life.

1. A cute braided knit headwrap to keep her toasty

2. For the girl who always knows the best spots to grab a bite to eat: Where Chefs Eat

3. Who wouldn't want a beautiful foil stamped letterpress prisms calendar hanging above their desk?

4. The perfect winter shoe—silvery loafers to wear with cuffed boyfriend jeans or with warm tights and her favorite skirt

5. A beautiful lipstick. Simple as that.

6. For someone very special: an heirloom vintage indigo scarf from Mali

7. To pretty up her desk, cool polyhedron brass paperweights

8. A stylish bag to carry her all through the season

p.s. Last year's picks!

Check back tomorrow for ideas for the dudes!

words of the wise 13.

A little reminder to stay open to those little moments, and to say yes.

Have a great weekend.