By Shayna Mace | Photography by Shanna Wolf
Shannon and Eden Andersen’s foray into owning a boutique together is the happy ending they both imagined — but really, it’s only the beginning of their tale.
The mother-daughter duo opened Ink & Ivy Book Boutique last February on a quaint block of Regent Street, next to Regent Market Co-op and near Stony Hill Antiques and Cafe Domestique. The beautiful spot is light-filled, chock-full of books and thoughtfully curated.
In late 2024, both women found themselves at a crossroads. Eden was working as a certified nursing assistant in a hospital trauma center, but was looking for a change. Shannon had taken time off of work after undergoing breast and thyroid cancer treatment and was about to resume looking for jobs. Discussions ensued, and, in a plot twist, Eden declared: “We should just open our own bookstore.”
Four months later, Ink & Ivy Book Boutique opened its doors. Eden manages the bookstore side and social media accounts, while Shannon — who had a longtime dream of running a gift shop — manages the gift side and selects the chocolates, artwork, gifts, kids’ items and other non-book treasures.
“It’s a collaboration of our true passions — it’s a dream,” says Shannon.
The women host monthly author and artist events, a Saturday children’s story time and three very popular book clubs that Eden runs.
The shop’s logo is a sweet rendering of a mom hugging a daughter — emblematic of this dynamic duo who love and support one another.
“My favorite part about owning this shop is spending time with my daughter, who’s my favorite person,” says Shannon, adding, “and meeting [the] kind and creative people that come in here.”
2134 Regent St., inkandivybooks.com
