These SWFL-Made Plush Toys Are Adorable Baby Magnets

Bonita Springs artist Marcela Pulgarin sews a whimsical, quirky take on classic stuffed bears with a perfectly imperfect patchwork look. Her hand-stitched osos (Spanish for bears—Marcela is from Colombia) have longer-than-average arms and shorter-than-usual legs, which prove the perfect proportions for tiny hands to grasp and carry. Asymmetrical features and contemplative facial expressions hint at layers of depth and stories untold, making the stuffies reassuring companions for young ones finding their place in the world. Marcela has a bachelor’s in art from Florida Gulf Coast University and has worked with Naples assemblage artist Ran Adler and interiors guru Judith Liegeois, so she knows a thing or two about design. Her osos’ lively patterns capture tots’ attention while looking cute—whether they’re intentionally displayed or inevitably dropped around the home. Message Marcela through Instagram to purchase (@macherandomhouse).