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perfect for swimming lessons or holidays, our Everything bags that literally fit EVERYTHING in and the Mustard Made lockers that look so cool in bedrooms or family living spaces.
Most challenging part of setting up the shop? Probably setting it up and opening it in less than a week in the school holidays with our three children in tow!
What’s the best thing about your new premises? It’s a lovely old stone building with exposed brick work and lots of character. It’s a small space but we think it works perfectly as a little treasure trove for children’s toys and gifts. We have designed the space to ensure it’s pram and pushchair friendly: as parents ourselves we know how important that is.
Any funny moments? When we first got
the keys we nearly fell out whilst trying to fill the window with 100 balloons, and keep them there. There was a really warm day when we were in the shop putting up shelves and painting the doors, the balloons were expanding in the heat and popping, making us jump!
What makes Bumble and Twig different?
We have carefully selected a range of items from
brands we have discovered over the course of
a decade of parenting. Style and quality are important to us in bringing you items that become firm favourites and stand the test of time, make everyday moments special and fit in with modern family life.
Proudest moment? When a child comes in with a parent to choose something with their birthday or pocket money. Watching them choose a toy to cuddle or play with and the delight on their face when they leave the shop with it under their arm.
You have a day off, what do you do? A family day at Holkham beach with the children and the dogs, there’s nothing quite like vitamin sea!
If money was no object, where would you visit? Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary in Borneo is at the top of our family bucket list.
Who inspires you? Our children. Without them Bumble & Twig would never have come to fruition; they inspire us every day and it’s all for them. We also took courage from several of our close friends who set up their own businesses and encouraged us to just go for it!
www.bumbleandtwig.co.uk
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