Monday, March 13, 2017

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER...


When I first moved to Asia, my blog was a great way to keep all my family and friends up to date with what I was up to here in Singapore. As the years go by, and they are going by pretty quickly, I have found it harder and harder to keep my written blog up to date.

I've expanded Explore. Dream. Discover to Instagram. It gives me the ideal platform to upload pictures, with short descriptions of what I am up to on the go. As and when I get the time I will then write longer pieces here on the original blog. 

For all of you who'd like to follow you can find me @karen_exploredreamdiscover

Explore the word around you. Dream until your dreams come true. Discover your mind and soul. 

ANNE BAGS...


Check out these amazing bags that Anne Hudson designed and produced for Betsy's Hen Party recently...




Anne creates stylish reusable bags that can be used from day to night. For this particular occasion each of the hen's had their own personalised bag with a few treats in there to get them through the day, sun lotion, wet tissues, shots of vodka, tic tacs etc. 

I met Anne many years ago, through a mutual friend Amanda. She's incredibly talented and creative and I'm super excited that her bag business is doing so well. Here's a little bit about Anne taken from her Etsy bio:

"This creative journey has taken me on a long one. Starting at college where I specialised in textile design. Moving on to becoming a visual merchandiser to bathroom designer and interior stylist. Then I became a mum of two beautiful baby girls, pretty much putting everything on hold! Now one is at school and the other is at nursery, it is now time for me to go back to my passion of art and crafts. 
I started off getting back in to abstract art, creating pieces for family and friends and from here I have done a few craft fairs. As much as I love painting on canvas, I did start to go back to my roots of textiles which is why I have now created my tote bags. I have loved using metallic and think this will stick with me for a while!! Especially now everyone needs a bag for shopping, why have a boring 5p one when you can have a funky one,going from day to night, school run to beach bag! I am also looking to add to my collection with cushions and purses." 

I've previously bought a beach bag from Anne too which use on a weekly basis. They are so versatile and the colours that Anne creates are very on trend! Check out my Anne bag on holiday in Dubai last year:




If you are interested in buying an Anne Bag you can check out Anne's Etsy shop here:

You can also follow Anne on Instagram @ahboutique_

Happy shopping!