The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Fabula as our January 2026 Member of the Month. The Member of the Month program is an ongoing effort by the Chamber to provide residents and visitors information about businesses and organizations in the area and promote the patronage of our local resources and our small, independent companies. RACC recently had the opportunity to sit down with owner Sonja Horn to discuss how she personalizes her stores to fit the needs of the community.

Q: Please introduce yourself and your business?

A: My name is Sonja Horn, and I opened Fabula in Ridgway in May of last year. In addition to the Ridgway store, I also own Fabula in Montrose. That store opened in 2012.

Q. What inspired you to open a location in Ridgway?

A: It was not really my plan to open a secondary location, but I was approached by Susan Baker. She was looking for a tenant for her building and she thought Fabula would be a good fit.

Q. What is the process behind deciding what should be sold at Fabula?

A: The process of deciding what to sell is for the most part based on what I feel the community needs. In Ridgway I feel that it has to serve the locals, but also needs to be in part serving tourists.

Q. Do you have a section that you prefer picking items for more than others?

A: I would say that I enjoy picking seasonal home décor the most. It is challenging and fun to put it all together. First by visualizing it, and then putting it all together with my friend and co-worker Kristy Barrett.

Q. What has been the most rewarding part of serving the Ridgway community?

A: To me the most rewarding part of being in Ridgway is the positive customer feedback, hearing how much they appreciate the store being there and getting to know the people in the community.

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