Another much loved Lismore shop is closing its doors on Saturday. But don't despair, it is not the end of Two Roads Vintage in Zadoc Street (next to the Rous Hotel) it is evolving in to an increasingly popular modern model, an online store.

Owner Mel Watson said that "after 6 years in my little black shop It's time for change and a new chapter in the Two Roads Vintage book".

(Mel Watson out the front of her beloved Two Roads Vintage shop in Zadoc Street)

"2020 is proving to be quite the year of transformation and I'm not immune to the pull of the new. This unexpected time at home has further revealed to me what I have long known inside...I'm craving change, freedom and new creative expression".

Mel opened her shop six years ago after it had been a lifelong dream which was first ignited after reading 'Go Ask Alice' in high school, a somewhat controversial diary styled book from the 1970's about a 15 year old girl who develops a drug addiction and runs away from home to California where her and a friend open a shop. "The part I remember most about the book was the girls opening a shop and thinking I want to do that someday", Mel said.

"Then I was working for a friend in a vintage shop in Byron Bay when she was in the process of selling it. My son was in year 12 at Trinity and I thought instead of driving to Byron it would be easier to open my own place. One day I drove by and saw the store empty and thought why not".

Two Roads also became a sanctuary for Mel when her mother passed away six months before opening the shop, giving her somewhere to channel her energy during a very difficult time.

"I have met so many gorgeous people through this space, both in person and through socials, lovely customers that have become beautiful friends. And so many rad vintage treasures have passed through the door and found their new home!", Mel said.

"For those local ladies and ladies visiting the area who like me, love the tactile experience and treasure hunt of vintage shopping I will be setting up a beautiful little Two Roads studio at my home for you, which I'm super excited about", she added.

Mel says it has taken her a long, long time to get to this place and let go of her little shop but now she is super excited about the change and brimming with ideas for the future.

As well as her studio at home and the on-line store Mel will also be on the road buying and selling clothes.

You can keep in touch with fashions from Two Roads Vintage via the online craft and vintage platform 'etsy' (https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TwoRoadsVintage?ref=shop_sugg) for now. Mel will have her own website within a month or two and if you follow Mel on instagram this is another platform to purchase goods.

Two Roads Vintage will be closing its doors this Saturday for the last time. Mel is having a closing down sale all week and you will find her at 32 Zadoc Street, Lismore.

The final word goes to Mel's words from he facebook page, "So lovelies as I move online, at home and on the road I hope Two Roads stays in your hearts".

"I want to THANK YOU so, so much from the bottom of My heart, for your wonderful support over the years!"

"Your decision to support small, support local and support the environment by buying vintage is one I'm super duper grateful for."