Beside the Bugaboo, the Dutch have brought us many other innovative and well-designed objects. Whether it's architecture (Rem Koolhaas + OMA!) or baby products, you can clearly see the amount of thought and energy put into each design.
My latest Dutch crush is Esthex toys. The creator, Esther Schuivens, is a trained textile artist. Her designs are simple, yet every shape and proportion is deliberate and elegant. My favorite is the lanky Sofie Doll. With the exception of her big brown eyes, every part is made from super soft materials. A word of caution: Sofie comes with her own hat which is not attached to her head, so it might be wise to sew it onto the doll with a couple of stitches.
The music box is also brilliant. The pull string is a little flimsy, but the song is a refreshing departure from the usual "twinkle twinkle little star." The rest of the collection includes hand puppets, book, mobiles, pram cords, accessories and decoration.Look for them on nonchalantmom.com and piccolini.com.
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