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Cornwall Series - Funky Monkey Pants

Cornwall Series - Funky Monkey Pants

November 02, 2011

Real Nappy Heaven We moved to Cornwall in October 2007, and have settled in the town of Helston, home of the Furry Dance. This is a dance which takes place on Flora Day - an annual event in May to celebrate the onset of spring. We enjoy lots of family days out to the many lovely beaches in this area, especially Kynance and Poldhu Cove. We also like to visit National Trust properties, our favourites being Lanhydrock and Trelissick gardens. In September 2008 our daughter Elowen (a Cornish name for elm tree) was born and we decided to use cloth... Read full article

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Cornwall Series - Bump to Baby

Cornwall Series - Bump to Baby

October 19, 2011

For the woman who’s not prepared to compromise on comfort and style during pregnancy and beyond.  Nestled between Fore Street and White River Place is St Austell’s best kept secret.  A wonderful independent shop that offers maternity, baby and children’s clothing, and  service with a smile. Mother and daughter team, Allison and Hannah, realised there was a gap in the market for quality maternity clothing at reasonable prices. They travelled across the country and to Ireland to source the right wholesalers before deciding that St Austell was the... Read full article

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Cornwall Series - Frugi Organic Clothing

Cornwall Series - Frugi Organic Clothing

October 05, 2011

Frugi create scrumptiously soft organic cotton clothes for newborns to 8 years cheeky, and tops for mums too.  Based in Helston, West Cornwall, Frugi is a family owned company which started off just over seven years ago in a spare bedroom. Lucy and Kurt Jewson were inspired to start their own business designing organic baby clothes which would fit over their son’s washable nappies.  There are now 20 people... Read full article

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