Fern & Fable Books in Ormond Beach, Fla., is merging operations and space with its sister store, Ormond Collective, which is located in the building across the street at 58 W. Granada Blvd. The Observer reported that the stores, owned by Rayna and Sam Dunlop, will become one company in late September, to be called Fern & Fable Books and Collective.
"We are closing the doors of 51 W. Granada Blvd. after 3 incredible years in that sweet little shop," Fern & Fable wrote in its newsletter. "We will miss the space, it holds so many dear moments for us. But we are excited to expand and spread our wings into a larger venue!"
Ormond Collective hosts more than 25 local small businesses. The vendor market will be located at the right side of the shop, with the bookshop taking over the center and left side.
"Ultimately the bookshop is simply embracing the room to expand (more bookshelves, more events and a parking lot!) while still providing space for other local small businesses to thrive," Fern & Fable noted. Both stores are closing the week of September 20 to begin the moving process. Doors will reopen at 58 W. Granada Blvd. the following weekend.