Shipping Forecast for London

Is that feasible? 
Well, it's quite close to the sea. . . via the Thames.
And, the black canvas works well for winter.

Made by Hand Online

The distinct lack of posts is distinctly unforgiveable. . . We can only say that the summer was incredibly busy. And now we're nearly in winter!!
We are happy to announce that Dr Bean's Bags were selected to be part of a new online venture called madebyhandonline, which, as the name suggests, offers a range of exciting work by designer-makers. We've been busy uploading a range of our bags and will be adding more soon.

Serving coffee on Brading Down

Just to prove that we are particularly adept at serving coffee in the middle of nowhere, we were pleased to offer our services to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. At a special event to mark the purchase of an area of Downland, a group of hardy souls braved the glorious, but rather chilly weather to witness the opening. 
We like to think that we helped the day with our equally glorious coffee. Perhaps it's something about drinking coffee in the open. . . but it always tastes remarkably good.

Bestival 2010

We can't believe that the Bestival is over for another year. Hard work as always, but a such a friendly festival to be at. We don't get to see many of the main acts - but we had continual entertainment this year in the 'Tomorrows World' field with the Bandstand just a few metres away, playing a great range of bands. Now, you don't get that in the campsite.

That's Coffee Season done with. Now, we just have to get back to making bags. . . 

Coffee season is here

Many apologies for the absence of posts. It's got to that time of year when Dr Bean's Coffee is out and about every weekend . . . and bag production is at an all time high. Meaning very little rest, or spare time for the Dr Bean team. Here are some pictures of where the van has been over the past few weeks.
The boys had a very productive Cowes week, serving lots of coffee, with a great view. Best spot in Cowes, we reckon - outside the Yacht squadron, just next to the start line.

Also, this weekend we have been at the famous Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, which is an annual event. . . and is always really good for us. We did rather like the idea of going to the vintage festival at Goodwood. . but, maybe next year.

Beach treasure

This rope bracelet was already perfectly formed around one of the bits of driftwood we picked up the other day. It would take a while to arrange something as pleasing.

A few buckets and a cormorant

Here's some buckets ready to go to Cornwall. Is that a group? - a collection? - a gaggle? - there must be a good collective name for buckets. . . 

In the photo of the single bucket bag, you will see a small black speck to the left - this is actually a cormorant drying his wings in the morning sun. He (it must be a 'he' - I'm sure the girlie is off doing something productive) has been on that post on quite a few morning photo sessions and doesn't seem to mind the mad woman and her bags.