Dr Bean's Day Out

Dr Bean went to London yesterday. We walked miles and miles. We went to our favourite fabric shop (No.47) and another favourite shop. We also went to the Tate Modern, walking past the Globe theatre, which looked lovely in the (still cold) sunshine. The Lichtenstein exhibition was rather better than we hoped it might be and is definitely worth a visit. 

Perhaps next time we should spend more time and stay here. . 

Coffee Art Project

A combination of Coffee and Art? Sounds just right for Dr Bean. We are sending a rather fine example of bag-shaped art (what else?). 
Just the right size for a bag of coffee beans (or two), with plenty of coffee-related information included and some important advice about cup size. . . 
The Coffee Art Project is  part of UK Coffee Week, which takes place 22 - 28 April and is supporting Project Waterfall.
All artworks will be auctioned to raise funds for this cause.

Jumblies Bag

The Jumblies Bag is our favourite. The bags look better with more words on, that's the key. Perhaps therefore, we should do more.

And look, this one is very special - on it's way to Fife, none-the-less.

Be not afeard.

We've been making this bag for a while, but realised that it wasn't in the online shop. The quote is taken from Caliban's speech in the Tempest (Act 3, scene 2). We just liked the words and strangely enough, this extract was used in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, spoken by Kenneth Branagh, whilst dressed as Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Who could forget?

Anyway, the bag is now in the shop.

Win a Dr Bean's Bag!

May we suggest that you take yourself over to the lovely Dorset Cereals website and play the entertaining 'Spin the Bottle' game, where, alongside hearing the oddly satisfying sound effects - you can win a Dr Bean's Bag!! 

Go on- it's Thursday afternoon, it's nearly time to go home, you might as well.

This superior prize has been offered to you via Seek and Adore, a fine establishment that sells the work of selected UK based designer / makers.

February 27 2012

No posts for ages, then two come along at once. . . just thought we could show you what was happening on this very day , last year. In case you had forgotten.

New Tan Sailcloth Bag

There is an advert for Dr Bean's Bags in the April issue of Coast magazine, obviously pointing you in the direction of a lovely new bag from yours truly. 

We would like to give a big thank you to Steph for taking a great photo. Check out Steph's awesome work here.

We're very pleased with the retro-style of this tan sailcloth and what's more - you can find this bag in the shop.