Thomas Beck
Shawville June 19, 2021
White Buffalo Vintage had its wares on display on Main street in Shawville as it hosted its second annual Antique Yard Sale last Saturday.
Customers were eager to find that. . .
charming, old-fashioned piece to fulfill their home decor needs, in the process of supporting local business.
“We’ve been really appreciateing the support,” said the stores antique director, Richard St-Jean, noting that this year’s turnout was roughly double what it was last year.
He went on to add that they increased the publicity for the event which led to the growth in attendance numbers.
The event attracted people from all parts of the Outaouais. Bonnie Martineau from Chelsea brough her mother, Cherlyl Stephen from Ottawa. The two discussed their shared interest in antiques and collecting vintatge items.
“The charm, for me it’s the charm. There’s the craftmanship and the detail,” Stephen said.
“You don’t find furnishings like this anymore,” she added.
Store owner and paint director, Guiliana Albanese said she felt good about how the day unfolded and the reception they got from the general public.
