Unique, Eclectic and Delicious

Walk into Under the Sun in downtown Bonners Ferry, and you may not leave for quite awhile. With the unique home décor, gifts, jewelry and local crafts, this whimsical, charming and fun store certainly does carry just about everything under the sun! In fact, they are the only story in the area that carries the popular Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan, among many other intriguing items.

Shelly and Jack Yount opened the store in May 2006 and operate it with the help of two of their three daughters, Kendall Cady and Kynsie Pauls.

“We are a very family oriented business, and we treat all of our employees as if they are family,” said Shelly, who has called Bonners Ferry home since she was 6-years-old. “In turn, the customers always comment how they love how it feels like home here.”

And just like home, customers can enjoy a wonderful meal in the store’s organic bistro that includes a full organic espresso bar, smoothies and gelato. They have a full lunch menu where the soup, sandwiches, salads, pies and cake are all made from scratch. “We always use organic and natural ingredients and, whenever possible, local products,” said Shelly.

And the fun part about the bistro is that there is always something new and different on the menu. “Our chef prepares creative and unique new dishes each day, which provides our customers a daily special that is different all the time,” said Kendall. “You never know what you will find on our menu!”

Jack, who has lived in Bonners Ferry his whole life and who has worked as a self-employed logger, does the roasting of the coffee at Under the Sun.

“Jack is our in-house roaster with Red Rooster Coffee Co.,” said Shelly. “It is quickly becoming more of a business than a hobby though,” she adds referencing the popularity of the coffee.

Perhaps just as unique as the gifts and home décor at Under the Sun is the building in which it is housed.

“This building holds a lot of good memories for a lot of Bonners Ferry locals who remember it as the Lindsay-Helmer Hardware Store,” said Shelly. “We received a lot of support for having kept all the original character of the building. The store really wouldn’t be what it is without this building.”

And if you have not been to Under the Sun recently, you won’t want to miss the newest addition — the Backstreet Market. Under the Sun has teamed up with its neighbor, Purple Sage Paints and Holly Dots, to host monthly events. “The Backstreet Market, which is open the first weekend of every month, features up-cycled, repurposed and vintage finds that inspire the soul,” said Kendall, who adds that Under the Sun’s Facebook page will also have information on any additional dates for the market.

Shelly, Jack and their entire staff are committed to the community of Bonners Ferry beyond the walls of Under the Sun. “We donate our time to the Domestic Violence & Crisis Hotline Fashion Show every year and also donate to as many local charitable functions as possible,” said Shelly.

The couple credits their success to many factors, including hard work and a true passion for what they do. “We love our job and we have such great support from our loyal customers,” said Shelly.

Whether it is looking for great gift ideas, shopping for some new home décor or just a tasty and healthy homemade lunch out, Under the Sun will provide you with all that and more!

7178 Main St.

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

208.267.6467

www.facebook.com/underthesunidaho

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