What is Ideal?

Ideal is a carefully curated shop composed of unique, design-conscious gifts and accessories. The objects we choose are creative, authentic, and refined. They are inspired by the vision of talented artists and designers from around the world.

Our store was formed with our own ideal in mind: that shopping should always be a personal and thoughtful experience.

Enjoy our blog and please come visit our shop in beautiful, downtown Bellingham. If you can't make it in, we take orders over the phone - just call (360-752-5522) or e-mail info@anidealshop.com.


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A New Blog!

Hello and happy spring!

We have launched our new web site and moved the blog as well. To see new blog posts from Ideal, please follow our blog at our new location:


You can also browse and shop online. Hooray!
 
Thanks for your support.

-Ideal


Friday, March 9, 2012

Pour Over Coffee

Yes, it's all the craze and for good reason. If you are a fan of pour over, the Hario Buono V60 Drip Kettle will help you brew your best cup.
Hario Buono V60 Drip Kettle, $65
Because of its directed spout, this stove top kettle allows great precision for pour over coffee makers. And it's so lovely you will be proud to have it sitting on display. Great for other kitchen uses, as well.
  • Materials: Stainless steel
  • Dimensions: 11.75" spout to handle x 6" high including lid. holds 40 oz.
  • Made in Japan
Pair the Hario V60 Ceramic Drip Cone pictured below with the kettle for a superior brew.

Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper, $27.50
This cone has a larger hole in the bottom than traditional plastic cones and is designed to have water poured slowly into it, a little at a time, in order to extract the solids from the grounds. It's all about the process - take your time and you will be rewarded. 
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 4" high
  • Made in Japan
Happy weekend! Here's to a leisurely cup of coffee enjoyed while perusing the newspaper.