DESIGN
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or the home of your dreams?
FASHION
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deliver gorgeous AND clean clothing
SPOTLIGHT
Lisa P. Jackson on what families
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NATURAL PET WORLD
NATURAL PET WORLD
A unique approach to pet
parenting the modern world
DIRTY
US $6.99 CAN $10.99
March/April 2013
www naturalchildworld.com
Printed in U.S.A.
Powered By Imagination
When choosing toys for your tots, bright colors and
flashing lights are not your only options. A talented
group of designers have created works of art that you’ll
want to keep out when company arrives. The toys are all
beautifully crafted and great for play or display. We're
never too young or too old to appreciate great design.
Dream Car designed by Mike Mak of Huzi Design. An innovative magnet system, and
chalkboard paint finish allows anyone to create their very own Dream Car.
Made from natural mahogany, walnut and beech wood. $780.00
www.huzidesign.com
Offshore Toys designed by Permafrost. Currently on exhibit at the Louisiana
Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. Will be available for purchase soon.
permafrost.no
Albert designed by Sven Stornebel. A clock and a showcase all in one,
Albert comes complete with a small plastic toy, in matching color,
to put on display. € 49.00
www.stornebel.de
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Cochecito designed by Gregor Korolewicz. Spanish for small car,
“Cochecito” can be built, taken apart, and built again thanks to a simple
plug system and six different elements. Made from tropical wood from an
environmentally managed forest in Panama. $33.00
www.gregorkorolewicz.de
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Puppets designed by Juan Pablo Cambariere. Made from waste containers
found outside construction sites and houses. The wood and nails are recycled
to represent the former owners. From € 200.00
www.cambariere.com
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Totems: Series One designed by Dino Sanchez. Handmade in the US
from solid oak and walnut with non-toxic finishes. $60.00
www.dinosanchez.com
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Ursa the Bear and Ursa Minor designed by David Weeks from Areaware. Made with
elastic band muscles and sustainably harvested new growth beech wood, these bears
are an enduring classic that will withstand generations of play. From $90.00
www.areaware.com
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Animal Box: Whale designed by Karl Zahn from Areaware. Made from sustainably
harvested new growth beech wood, this figural box represents a “power” animal –
a totem for our individual ambitions. $49.00
www.areaware.com
Last Toys Tilacino designed by Nicoló Bottarelli from Alburno. Toys for
children or adults, designed to keep attention on the problems relating to
the extinction of animals. Made from maple and beech wood. $61.00
www.alburno.com
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Vitra Miniatures Collection: Eames Plywood Elephant designed by Charles
and Ray Eames from Design Within Reach. Made from molded natural
maple plywood, the Vitra Design Museum has reproduced the original
Eames Plywood Elephant at a scale of 1:6, standing at 5” tall. $225.00
www.dwr.com
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