Our Story

The Story Behind Fern & Fable Lane

My love story with books began when I was four years old. That was the year my mom taught me to read and we moved into a little house across the street from the library. My mother had worked there before I was born, and many of her friends still did. Every day, one of my parents would take me across the street to pick out a new book for the evening.

Before long, my reading skills began to grow — and so did my desire to linger among the shelves. The librarians, who had once worked alongside my mom, noticed how much I hated to leave. With their kindness and my parents’ trust, they offered to keep an eye on me in the afternoons so I could stay and read.

That began the most enchanted chapter of my childhood. Every afternoon, I sat on the floor in the back corner of the children’s section surrounded by books — fairy tales, nature stories, histories, biographies, and mysteries. Books became my portals to other worlds. They were my most understanding companions, my wisest teachers, and my closest friends.

For many of us, books are more than ink and paper — they’re the things that ground us, help us make sense of the world, and offer the comfort of an old friend when life gets heavy.

Fern & Fable Lane is my love letter to that lifelong connection with books. The name and logo carries special meaning:

“Fern & Fable” honors my first loves — fairy tales and stories of the natural world.

“Lane” pays tribute to the Lane Public Library in Hamilton, Ohio, where my story began.

The two squirrels in my logo are a loving tribute to my sweet pet squirrels, Nugget and Chip, who often curled up beside me during those cozy reading hours.

At Fern & Fable Lane, every product is thoughtfully designed by me — inspired by classic stories, woodland charm, and the quiet magic of a well-loved book. My hope is that each piece brings a touch of literary warmth to your home and helps you share your own story with the world.

With love,
Jenn