Leaves Bakery and Books, a bookstore, tea shop, and bakery in Fort Worth, Tex., will close later this summer, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
"Because of you our vision came alive, and we are so proud of the community we have cultivated together," read an announcement posted to Instagram. "You helped us build something we never could have accomplished on our own.... And now it's time for a new chapter. With full hearts, we are sharing that Leaves Bakery and Books will permanently close at the end of the summer on August 15."
Over the coming weeks, owner and founder Tina Howard and her team plan to "revisit favorite traditions, beloved events, memorable partnerships, and some of the flavors and products that have defined us."
The bookstore will continue to host events up until August 15. The last day for custom bakery orders will be August 4, with pick up no later than August 8. Gift cards and tea date cards will be valid until August 9. Howard has also created a Venmo tip jar for the store's employees.
Howard founded the business in 2018 as Leaves Books and Tea Shop. In 2022, she took over a bakery called Stir Crazy Baked Goods and merged the two.
"Most of all, thank you--for every order, every conversation, every time you chose to slow down with us," Howard wrote. "Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and this community. Leaves has always been special because of you. We are so grateful to have shared this season with you."