Garlic Festival 2015

We made a return to the Garlic Festival this weekend, having been absent for a couple of years. We're pleased to report that it seems as busy as ever. Fortunately, we missed the torrential rain of Thursday and Friday and the weather was just right; not too hot, a bit breezy and perfect for coffee sales, with Iced Coffees on Sunday.
We were next door to the delightful St. Valentines Licorice stand, which is always really popular. 

Next stop Bestival!

Bembridge Fun Weekend

Dr Bean's had a great weekend at this event -  fine weather, a busy harbour and lovely people. We hope you enjoyed the coffee. Next year we'll remember the croissants. . 

Dr Bean's Bags on Etsy

We now have an Etsy Shop - currently featuring a small, select range of lavender bags. Made with our favourite Liberty Tana Lawn fabric and sent out in our own unique style of packaging.
We hope to add to the small, select range in the future.
But, in the meantime, take a look, here.

Bag development(s)

Bags with pockets! Well I never.

Mid-summer Bags

It is hard to beat Steph's photos, from last year, of our Sailcloth / liberty fabric bags. Maybe it's time for another photo shoot. . .

We will put some of these in the shop, when we have a moment, please bear with us, it's a busy time of year.

Topside in June

The garden at Topside is at it's best in June, with everything coming into flower at the same time. We thought it would be a good setting for some flowery bags.

The deep blue rose-y Tana Lawn (called Carline, we think), is a favourite and looks great in the garden. The Tana Lawn / sail cloth bags are really good to use - practical, pretty AND reversible. 

(. . . It depends if you're in a sailing mood or a garden - visiting mood). We're working on some new labels and then we'll put some in the shop. As mentioned on our Facebook page, we are also putting together a 're-cycled' sail option, which will have a liberty lining too.

Open Farm Sunday

Dr Bean will be at the Living Larder Farm, Apse Heath, this Sunday 7th June. It's all happening. A top Island chef, Robert Thompson, none-the-less, will be there, hosting a pop up kitchen using farm produce. We will be serving the usual finest 'Island Roasted' Coffee, plus teas.
If you are interested in attending (the weather looks fine), email aimee@livinglarder.co.uk.