At The Bookshop

Brand: Thames & Hudson

Pieces: 1000
Size:  48.6cm x 68cm

Product Code: -

I have to admit that I love book-themed puzzles. I've grown up with books, and have always loved them. I was introduced to the library from a young age and even worked at a bookstore for over 10 years. My great childhood dream was to become an author and illustrator (that obviously never happened but I studied and majored in literature at university (as well as journalism) so I got partway there I suppose). 

Anyway, this love has extended to puzzles with literary themes, which is probably why I love Reverie Puzzles so much (they have a new design drop today in case you were wondering and I've already spent way too much on more of their beautiful designs). 

Of course, other brands release puzzles that follow the theme and they also end up on my radar- like the above puzzle illustrated by Kim Siew. This puzzle references so many literary motifs and if you're an avid reader, you're sure to recognise a lot of them. I loved the sneaky references to book titles within the illustration, and if you're not as sure about some of them, they are listed on the box so you can look them up. 

This was a fun one to do, with lots of things to look out for, and which I fittingly found at a book store when I was searching for a particular novel- best add-on sale ever!  

Aquarius

Brand: Cobble Hill

Pieces: 500
Size:  67.6cm x 48.9cm

Product Code: 45021

So much for trying to keep up to date with series images as they happen! 

I was planning to put up each of these horoscope puzzles within the dates that they are suited, and I've already missed the second one by a few days! I realised on the day of the switch over (I should have put this one up last weekend) but oh well, better late than never I guess!

I'll try to keep with it as the year progresses but no guarantees I'll be on time haha

I'm really liking this collection- do you usually collect the whole sets of puzzle designs when they're released? I have a whole load of collections but unfortunately, not the time to do them all. I really need to sit down and dedicate some time to completing a set or two...although it doesn't help when new puzzle collections are released so often! 

What do you think is the best way to tackle this dilemma? I'd love to hear from you!

Puffinry!

Brand: Ravensburger

Pieces: 500
Size:  49cm x 36cm

Product Code: 167593

So it turns out I am less organised than I thought, or at least, more forgetful. 

The puzzle sale I mentioned last week is actually being held tomorrow (on Sunday) and not today as I originally thought. So that means I have one more day to prepare for it (and I am able to put up a post this morning!)

Which puzzle to put up? I was hoping to go with a love theme today for Valentine's Day (which was yesterday). I even completed a cute puzzle by Cobble Hill called Be Mine for the occasion, yet I never got the chance to take a photo and it's way too dark right now to take one and be happy with posting it. That photo might have to wait for another day, but please know that I did attempt to get it done (and the actual puzzle was completed in time!) 

Instead, I'm going to put up the above puzzle (cos it sort of looks like the puffins are having a close and romantic moment (or is that pushing the theme a little too hard?)) Whatever the case, the image (illustrated by Ailsa Black) is cute and cheerful. I enjoyed putting together this design and it was a little more challenging than I expected, which is always a good thing. 

I'm glad I was able to put up a post today, and will aim to be more organised photo-wise next time. 

Also, if you're around the suburb of Blackburn in Melbourne tomorrow (Sunday 16th February) between 9am and 12pm, we'd love you to visit the second-hand puzzle sale at Blackburn Bowls Club. It looks like it will be great fun and you could pick up one or two amazing bargains!

Mickey And Friends

 

Brand: Crown

Pieces: 300
Size:  61cm x 46cm

Product Code: -

Just quickly putting this one up here today cos I have a four-year-old's party to prepare for! This one seemed fitting cos it looks as though all the characters are in celebration mode!

I don't know what the likelihood will be of doing a post next week either, because I will be travelling early in the morning to a puzzle sale event. Fingers crossed I can sell most of my completed puzzles second hand. 

I hope your next few weeks are great- keep puzzling!