Let the Games Begin! Imagine a house full of bored people. They’ve been snowed in, rained in, or quarantined for what they say has been a gazillion years. I know, it’s hard to imagine, but stay with me here. What could you possibly do? . . . How about a puzzling contest? Finish your puzzle... Continue Reading →
Hello out there, Puzzle Friends! I know I must have mentioned how I always forget about 500 pieces puzzles. I will readily admit, I am a puzzle snob. I have my favorite brands, favorite shape, finish, piece count, what have you. I love 1000 piece puzzles. They usually last me about 3 nights. That's long... Continue Reading →
No, not really, that has never happened . . . but if anything could turn me speechless, these puzzles would have a shot at it. They are something else. I had seen the Wasgij puzzles at the Puzzle Warehouse and wondered about them. They looked strange. Being a curious person I investigated. I learned that... Continue Reading →
Hello, Puzzle Friends! As promised, I'm back to talk to you about Springbok Puzzles. If you're an avid puzzler, (and since you're on this blog, I'm going to assume you are,) you've more than likely assembled a puzzle by Springbok. I'd like to think of them as underrated gems. They're not as fancy as Ravensburger... Continue Reading →
For my Puzzle of the Month pick, I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and do a collage puzzle. And not even a colorful one, but one that is mostly black and white. Let me introduce you to Banksy Graffiti from Hart Puzzles. This (sold out) 1000-piece puzzle measures 24”x 30” when completed... Continue Reading →
What is it about a rainbow, gradient or any such type of color explosion puzzle that we love so much? If you scroll through Facebook or Instagram, you’ll find that posts with these puzzles have a larger amount of likes than other posts. It is that we are naturally drawn towards more colorful images? Do... Continue Reading →
The holiday season is upon us! And what is the best thing about the holidays? Exchanging presents! Everyone loves gift giving. The joy of knowing just what to pick for that special someone, the wonderful anticipation of knowing how much they'll love your gift, the satisfaction of knowing you've made someone's life a little bit... Continue Reading →
I’m always looking for something new and different, a bit of a challenge, in my next puzzle. And I found just that at Puzzle Warehouse! A puzzle called “Puzzle Twist, Mixed Up”. It was described as “Within this Mixed Up! series jigsaw puzzle you'll piece together a variety of Nebraska historical moments painted by... Continue Reading →
The new Heye puzzles for 2019 have arrived at Puzzle Warehouse! Click on over to see the selection and grab your favorites while they're in stock! These go fast. HEYE PUZZLES AT PUZZLE WAREHOUSE. You can see my picks with updated links to their pages on the Puzzle Warehouse site here. There are also a... Continue Reading →
Publisher: Buffalo Games (US), published 2017 Size: 1000 pieces Title: “Life is an Open Book: Paris" by Aimee Stewart Finished size: 26.75" x 19.75" OUR RATING: 9.5/10 Box Quality: (9/10) The Buffalo Games boxes are very sturdy and have nice packaging design. The box is small at 8" x 8", but it comes with a poster inside so you... Continue Reading →
Cobble Hill was founded in 2005 with the goal of “bringing quality puzzles with a loving, whimsical, nostalgic feel to jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts around the world.” They offer a good variety of categories and piece sizes include 2000 piece, 1000 piece, 500 piece, 400 piece Family Puzzle (with large and small pieces), 275 piece Easy Handling, and kids puzzles under 100 pieces. They are located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Check out our overview of the best in Cobble Hill puzzles!
Publisher: MasterPieces (US), published 2016 Title: “Safe Travels” by Aimee Stewart, 1000 pieces Finished size: 26.75" x 19.25" OUR RATING: 8.25/10 TRAVEL WEEK: Since I just got back from vacation, it seemed like a good time to tackle travel themed puzzles (say that three times!). I'll be reviewing two puzzles this week and sharing some of my favorite... Continue Reading →
