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.


Friday, September 4, 2009

Select Summer Items 20% Off!

Stop by and nab any of these great objects you may have been eyeing this summer:

Flowie "Sweet Candy" handbags, previously $52.00 - now $44.80:



Designer: Yaling Hou

Material: 100% cotton twill
Dimensions: 12" x 8"
Price: $44.80

Available in red, orange, and blue.



Yaling Hou designs these lovely fabrics as well as the bags. Fully lined with a zipper closure and three interior pockets.

Chilewich Beach Totes, previously $70.00 - now $56.00:

Designer: Sandy Chilewich
Material: Woven vinyl
Dimensions:Approx. 20" x 13"
Price: $56.00

Available in Aqua/Green stripe or Brown/Black stripe



These super-sturdy totes are great for the beach, pool, or market. Vinyl material wipes clean and resists water.


Sagaform Bucket Grill, previously $38.00 - now $30.40:



Designer:Jon Eliason

Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: Approx. 11" diam. x 8.5" h
Price: $30.40





It's still barbeque season! This mini grill is great for the beach or boat. Legs and handle fold up for easy storage.


Also on sale:

*Sagaform 4-piece BBQ Tool Set (teak), previously $40.00 - Now $32.00

*Ex49 Apron Belts, previously $17.95 - Now $14.36

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

New York, New York

A quick post to say we're back from the gift show, energized by all we saw! Great new designs from all over the globe - we're especially excited about Lexon (France) and Saikai (Japan). Also a fun kids' line from the Netherlands (Kids on Roof). Lots more that we'll detail later, but expect to see new objects arriving in the shop almost weekly from mid-September through early November.

Along with finding new designers, we had the pleasure of connecting with many whom we already represent: Marimekko, Areaware, fatboy, Eloquent Ink, Teroforma, Mon Bijou, Chilewich, Modern Twist, and k Studio to name a few. It was nice to speak face-to-face rather than on the phone or via e-mail.

More postings coming soon, once we get caught up in the shop!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Downtown Bellingham Partnership Interview

Downtown Bellingham Partnership interviewed Lisa last week about the shop and Art Walk. Check us out on Youtube:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLXwi3tHirM




We had a great turnout last Friday for the Art Walk. Thanks to everyone who came out to see Heidi's work. We'll feature her prints in the shop through the month of August.