Courtney Blake opens Husk and Will baby shop on Bulcock St, Caloundra
A young mum who has lived on the Sunshine Coast her whole life has shared the heartwarming story behind her exciting business venture. Watch the video.
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A Caloundra shopfront that was previously home to a 30-year family business has been transformed by a young mum into her dream venture.
Courtney Blake had always wanted to open her own baby business and on September 27, 2022, she finally threw open the doors of Husk and Will on Bulcock St.
Ms Blake said she was thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response from her opening day and shared how the shop space had a special place in her heart.
“My great grandparents had this store as Shannon’s Shoes for over 30 years so I remember running around this store as a kid,” Ms Blake told the Sunshine Coast Daily.
“Down the back my grandpa used to do shoe repairs … there’s lots of memories here so it’s really nice to be back.”
Ms Blake said the family connections continued as Husk and Will is situated across the road from the new Shannon’s Shoes that is run by her mother.
After giving birth to her 11-month old boy Banx, Ms Blake said she struggled to find sufficient baby supplies in Caloundra and saw a gap in the market.
“Every time I wanted something I would have to drive half an hour to get it, Kawana is the next stop for essentials and clothing besides Kmart,” she said.
Husk and Will stocks everything baby and toddler related, including educational toys, tableware, books, gifts, newborn essentials, keepsakes, teddies and lots of clothing ranging up to size four.
The store has also been kitted out with a play area for the little ones and a feeding area for the mums.
Ms Blake said she was excited to see her ideas come to life and looked forward to growing as a business after employing one other staff member.
The website for Husk and Will was due to go live in the coming days and Ms Blake revealed she will be giving away a $250 voucher at the grand opening on the weekend.
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