One store in the Highlands has been providing joy, nostalgia and tasty treats to people for over 14 years, and will continue to bring happiness in a new space.
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Bowral's Sweets & Treats has been a colourful fixture in the High Street Arcade and will re-open in a bigger shop in the arcade this Wednesday.
"There has been a lovely local following, and we expanded and outgrew the shop," owner Mishell Currie.
"There's been an evolution in the arcade, people love the vibe and there is a unique feeling when you walk through.
"It is such a beautiful community and very supportive, we love being part of the institution."
The new shop can be found where the HOSPICE dress shop used to be.
"We are able to supply that nostalgia and experience for them, and create that experience for families as well," Mrs Currie continued.
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"It is generally a happy place, we like to call it the happiest place in the Highlands.
"We want people to have the old-fashioned lolly shop experience.
"It's not actually as common anymore because a lot of sweet shops have closed."
Mrs Currie and her husband bought the shop about five-an-a-half years ago, and have had "lots of stories".
"There are people saying they came as a kid and we have seen families evolve," the shop owner continued.
"American and UK expats find things they can get if they can't see their family."
There would be some additional touches in the new store that will delight everyone.
"It is a beautiful place, it is now moving on and is more grown up," she said.
"We have a new fancy pick 'n' mix from Sweden.
"Our old one could have 39 lollies in there and this one can have at least 72 in there.
"There is a new fridge, extra drinks from the UK and US."
The shop owner has loved providing a happy experience to Highlanders, especially in lockdown.
"Customers felt like we helped their mental health, it was lovely to be there for them," she continued.
The opening has also been significant for Mrs Currie now that restrictions have eased and shops in the arcade have been given the green light to open.
"It has been one roller coaster to another roller coaster, and businesses have had to ride it and see what was next," she explained.
"But businesses can open, survive and some out stronger."
The shop will open at 9am until 8pm on the Wednesday for Highlanders to check out.
Make sure to look out for giveaways from now until Christmas in celebration of the opening.
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Briannah Devlin
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I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
