Memory Lane

Brand: Journey Of Something

Pieces: 500
Size:  55cm x 38.5cm

Product Code: -

This is just going to be a quick post today, because in less than two hours, I will be travelling to the airport for a weekend trip to Sydney! 

Because of that, I have decided to put up a simple yet interesting puzzle designed by Natalie Jeffcott for Journey Of Something. This puzzle was one of those ones that could be worked in stages because of the collage-style format of the design. Although I have to admit that I left the edges (and most of the white bits) until last to complete the puzzle!

It was a relatively quick and fun one to do and stands out for it's nostalgic toy factor.

Told you this one would be short and sweet. See you next week!

Pavlova & Prawns

Brand: Journey Of Something

Pieces: 500
Size: 38.5cm x 55cm

Product Code: -

Christmas Eve tomorrow and the holiday season has officially begun!

This is just a quick post to say that I hope you have a Merry Christmas and that you have a wonderful festive season with your families, friends and loved ones. Eat, drink and be merry!

I'm leaving you with a picture of a puzzle from Journey Of Something that was illustrated by Dawn Tan. It's not really a Christmas-themed puzzle, but I think it's a good representation of what most Aussie Christmas lunches/dinners look like each year. I know we've definitely had all of these on our tables at one point or another!

Until next time...

Cheers!

Night In

Brand: Journey Of Something

Pieces: 1000
Size: 70cm x 50cm
Product Code:  -

I've had one of those moments of hindsight... I should have done my puzzle of Queen Elizabeth II by Eurographics and put that up today to celebrate The Queen's Birthday Public Holiday we will be having on Monday. Alas, I forgot about it and only realised today- much too late to complete and photograph! Oh well, maybe next time...

Instead, I will have to settle for a puzzle that features several other queens instead.

I came across this puzzle at a local Target store (in Australia). I never knew that Journey of Something had released a limited edition set of puzzles there (strangely, they don't show up anywhere on their website?) so when I saw them, and the awesome designs, I thought, why not?! I only bought 2 (the above one, and one that features an apartment building) because they were still quite expensive and I was already loaded down with baby paraphernalia (the reason I went there to start with) but I just couldn't resist.

The above design is by @soyserrano who has an amazing following on Instagram for his artwork. I just love it!

The Hendrix Edition

Brand: Journey Of Something

Pieces: 1000
Size: 70cm x 50cm
Product Code:  -

Have you ever done a puzzle subscription?

I've been keen to do one for quite a while but considering how many puzzles I have bought and own (and still need to do!) I haven't been able to justify adding even more to my pile! Also, I don't know how I'd be able to keep them hidden from hubby if they started coming once a month! 

But there are some awesome ones out there if you're interested. While a lot of them that I'm interested in don't ship internationally, there are a few Australian ones around...

Puzzlepost.com.au have some pretty good offers, and Journey Of Something (where the above puzzle comes from) has just started a 12-month subscription plan. They're not making it easy for me to avoid temptation!

I've done a couple of puzzles from Journey Of Something, including the one above. The illustrations/artwork are awesome and the quality of the puzzles is pretty great too. They would look fantastic framed and displayed on your walls so if you're into that kind of thing, you should check them out. 

I was in a musical kind of mood this morning, hence I have put up the above Hendrix-themed puzzle which uses lyrics from one of his songs... love it!

The Australia Edition

Brand: Journey Of Something

Pieces: 1000
Size: 70cm x 50cm
Product Code:  -

Since Covid-19 took over the world, there has been a huge influx of puzzle brands coming onto the market so people can while away their 'stay at home' time with activities such as puzzle assembly. So many companies sold out of their designs with this unprecedented demand, and a whole new audience grew. 

Because of this, a lot of regular puzzlers had trouble locating designs from their favourite brands, and it meant having to either do ones already in their collection which had been put off for others (I'm guilty of this) and also trying new brands (also guilty). 

One of the new brands I decided to try was not necessarily new- Journey Of Something has been around for quite a few years already- but it was new to me (in that, I hadn't purchased from them before. I had always admired their artist-based designs but couldn't justify the cost. Even though they are only a small business, their prices seemed way too expensive compared to the usual $30 or so I usually spend as maximum. For your reference, their puzzles cost over $50 each for a 1000 piece puzzle. But when they had a sale, I decided to take the plunge and just buy some. Their Australian-owned and I thought I'd do my bit to support local.

I'm glad I did.

The designs are expensive (as I said) but that said, I know they have to cover the costs of manufacture, copyright for artists, shipping, promotion, etc, and still make some money at the end of it. All of the designs are carefully curated and beautiful. The pieces come in a fabric bag inside the box, whose lid lifts up and is held with ribbon. Presentation is perfect. 

I chose the above puzzle and two others, and thought I'd put up this one first because Australia Day (a public holiday which has become very controversial over the last few years- 'aka Invasion Day') is this Tuesday and I needed something Australian themed to display. 

Extremely good quality and very pretty. I loved the landmarks, illustrations, and overall design of this Australian map. If you get the chance, check out their website and see what goodies catch your eye.