Wow, it has been a while since I posted anything on the blog. In fact, today is the first time in about one month that I even turned on my personal laptop. I’m 99% of the time in front of my work laptop, sitting at my desk or in front of my kids’ laptops helping them with their virtual lessons. It’s kicking my butt big time! The boys are winding down their first nine weeks of virtual learning for 5th…
Never before have I seen a puzzle character that came with it’s own backstory, but for some reason (and I love it) this one did. This is what is on the back of the box — written by the artist perhaps? Ceaco? Though I’ve never seen them do that on other puzzles….hmmmm. GiGi lives with colors and patterns and her companion, FiFi, the mouse. She has a pet named CoCo who is a Scottish Terrier. GiGi is adventerous. She loves…
Manufacturer: White Mountain Puzzles Name: Lakeside Cottage Series: WMP 6-puzzle Steve Crisp boxed set Artist / Photographer: Steve Crisp Piece Count: 300 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: Used Fit: Excellent Assembly: This image was a lot harder than I expected! I absolutely loved doing the water and the cobblestone, but the rest wasn’t as easy as I would have thought for a mere 300 pieces! Another pretty Steve Crisp image, but I would not have wanted to do this…
Manufacturer: White Mountain Puzzles Name: Home Sweet Home Series: WMP 6-puzzle Steve Crisp Boxed Set Artist / Photographer: Steve Crisp Piece Count: 300 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: Used (Goodwill find) Fit: Excellent Assembly: Steve Crisp images are always so much fun and this one was no exception. My favorite puzzle of the entire six-puzzle set by White Mountain Puzzles. This one went together pretty easily and I had a great time with it. I especially loved doing the…
When I initially put this puzzle in my shopping cart at Walmart a while back, I truly thought the adorable puppy on the right was a Boston Terrier which as most people know is my favorite dog breed. Apparently either my eye sight is worse than I thought, or I just didn’t pay as much attention because this is clearly not a Boston! LOL The nose is all wrong even though from a coloring standpoint, it looks similar. Luckily he…
For the last handful of years I have loved Romero Britto’s colorful and quirky pop artwork. He creates some of the most beautiful and funky images I have ever seen. A friend of mine first introduced me to him, and I immediately started noticing his artwork everywhere. I have a Britto coffee mug, a spoon rest, and even a little coin purse. I have also seen Britto’s images on a bunch of puzzles, and have always wanted to get one,…
The latest box from Penny’s puzzle fairy.
From the moment I first laid eyes on this puzzle I knew I had to have it. Not only because it is an adorable Mickey and Minnie Disney themed puzzle, but because the happy couple is pictured touring a country near and dear to my heart – Italy. Randy and I spent the 10 glorious days of our honeymoon visiting these very same areas. We stayed in Pisa one night after visiting the tower….we took a gondola ride in Venice…
There aren’t many things I love more than an Aimee Stewart puzzle. Who can resist her brilliant use of bright, happy colors and seriously fun images? I know I can’t! As usual this one did not disappoint either. The fit was tight, and even allowed me to take a picture of the puzzle the way my good friend Stacey does. This one is for you! The quality of this 300 piece Buffalo puzzle was great and I thoroughly enjoyed the…
Manufacturer: Vermont Christmas Company Name: Play Room Series: None Artist / Photographer: Mark Gregory Piece Count: 100 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: New Fit: Excellent Assembly: This was the second in an order of three 100 piece puzzles I recently ordered from Vermont Christmas Company. I absolutely love these puzzles. The quality is amazing, and the thickness of pieces as well as the smooth non-glare finish feel great in your hands. Of the three I ordered this was probably…