CALEB NICKERSON
SHAWVILLE
Aug. 26, 2019
There’s a new business in town for those looking for a bargain on a trendy new look.
On Aug. 26, Dubeautique opened . . .
its doors at 269 Main Street in Shawville, and owner Joanne Dubeau said that it had been a long-time goal of hers to open up her own shop. Her children were on hand to assist for the grand opening and welcome customers to the bright, rustic-themed interior.
“Because of my passion, I love to go thrift myself, I’ve been going and sourcing in other towns and I thought, you know, Shawville could use one,” she said. “I said it’d be a dream. And the dream’s alive, here we go.”
The store features a large variety of clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories for men, women and children. Dubeau said that while she currently doesn’t have the space, she would like to add some furniture in the future.
“Better off to start small and see what happens from there,” she said. “I haven’t got a lot of furniture yet or anything like that because I don’t have the room, maybe at some point or other.”
Dubeau is well-known in town, either through her country music or from more than two decades at the local restaurant Hursty’s. Though she was still working out her hours, she said that it would likely be Wednesday to Saturday, from ten to five.
“I haven’t got it set in stone yet, but I’m planning on maybe a Thursday or Friday night staying open a bit later for people who can’t get here during work hours,” she said. “That’s where I’m at for the moment. Of course for Shawville Fair we’re opening longer hours.”
