A new home accessories shop has opened in a Suffolk seaside town.

Owner Louise Wood has launched the new store Bijou in Hamilton Road, Felixstowe selling a range of household items, including candles, vases, basketware and faux stems and flowers.

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Prior to opening Bijou, she worked for the bank HSBC in Felixstowe for 34 years until it closed in July 2021.

Louise said: "I have always worked in the town and my dream was to one day open a boutique-style homewares shop in the place where I grew up.

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"I'm a firm believer in the value of the High Street for the community and town. A bustling high street with lots of interesting and independent shops is more important than ever and I’m looking forward to be being part of that."

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