The Flora Shelves, a bookstore and floral studio, will open in Appleton, Wis., early next year, the Post Crescent reported.
Located at 425 W. Walter St., the Flora Shelves will carry romance and fantasy books along with book-related gifts and merchandise. While the bookstore will occupy most of the space, a portion will be set aside for a floral studio. The space will include seating and tables for customers, and event plans include both book events and floral events.
Founder Heather Vale also owns a floral business called Wed & Willow, which she has run for approximately eight years and intends to combine with the Flora Shelves once the latter opens. Vale is an avid reader and told the Post-Courier she's been "dying for a bookstore like this in the area that showcases my favorite reads, new releases, and just having a place to go shop. I'm just excited to open. I feel like we deserve a bookstore like this in the Fox Cities."