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Times Square Dogs

Times Square Dogs is a 1000-piece puzzle from Ceaco, and the artist is Amanda Haley. This was such a fun puzzle to put together! It was like having two puzzles in one because I could do all the colorful billboards in sections and then use the pick and place method for all of the dogs on the square.

There was a lot of puzzle dust and I left the top border for last because it was all one color and it was difficult to know if I had the pieces in the right spots. I didn’t have any issues with the rest of the puzzle, though.

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Cozy Cafe

Cozy Cafe is a 1000-piece puzzle from Trevell, and the artist is Anna Vaughn J. This puzzle is aptly named. There are so many charming details, from the colorful patterns on the rug and tablecloth to all the goodies in the display case to the adorable furry companions. The quality is exceptional as well. The pieces come in a drawstring cotton bag and are so lovely to work with.

I never felt stuck as there was always a new color or texture to work on. I do have to admit that I find slanted sections a bit challenging when it comes to placing sections where they go, but that’s just because my brain doesn’t work that way!

I am so glad I picked this one up when I had the chance. 💗

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Stockholm

Stockholm is a 1000-piece puzzle from eeBoo, and the artist is Uta Krogmann. I was in the mood for an eeBoo puzzle the other day, so I pulled this one out of my stash. I love building/city puzzles, and Stockholm isn’t one you see repeated too much, so that made it even more enjoyable.

My favorite part was the buildings, of course. I love the colors and the variety in the architectural style and the windows. The boat was also a lot of fun to put together. I also really like the details like the swans with their babies and the festive bunting on the buildings.

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Princess on the Pea

Princess on the Pea is a 1000-piece puzzle from Enjoy. I believe their images are all AI generated. I was drawn to this image because of the colorful bedding and the story it is associated with, the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.

As I was putting the easier sections together, I noticed that the image was a bit fuzzy, but that became really apparent when I got to all of the green pieces. They took forever! An earlier me would have given up at that point, but current me decided to push through. I put a good show on the TV and spent a couple of evenings painstakingly trying the pieces one by one, and eventually it came together.

I do really like the finished image, even though close up it is fuzzy. This one is going in the swap pile instead of on the shelf, however, as I do not want to do it again!

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Home of Fashion

Home of Fashion is a 1000-piece puzzle from Penny Puzzle, and the artist is Gaia Marfurt. This was my first experience with both Penny Puzzle and Gaia Marfurt, and I was so pleased with it. I was captivated by the image when I first saw it online, and it was even more beautiful in person. 

Every time I look at it, I am struck by the way the artist has captured the light on the buildings. I also love the colors, especially the pink building and the different shades of blue on the roofs. 

This was a truly exceptional experience and I am definitely going to be doing more from this brand and this artist. 

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The Sewing Shed

The Sewing Shed is a 1000-piece puzzle from Ravensburger, and the artist is Steve Read. I got this puzzle a few weeks ago from a friend of a friend who lives about an hour away. Shortly after, I received an envelope in the mail with several puzzle pieces – one for this puzzle and a few for the other puzzle he gave me. I was expecting that it might still be missing pieces, so I was pleasantly surprised when it ended up being complete. 

This was a nice challenge. A few areas were a bit dark, and I did have to sort by shape about two-thirds of the way through. But I love all the colorful fabrics and sewing notions, and I especially love the little cat curled up next to the sewing machine.

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Midnight in New York

Midnight in New York is a 1000-piece puzzle from KI Puzzles, and the artist is Madalina Tantareanu. This is the fourth puzzle I have done in this series, and I still have two more to do. I really like her artwork, and I enjoyed this puzzle a lot.

Buildings are one of my favorite things to puzzle, so this design was perfect for me. My favorite part of the image was the billboards, though; they were so fun!

The quality of the puzzle was decent. I did have to press pretty hard on some of the pieces to get them into place. I prefer when they click into place a bit more.

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Marketplace in France

Marketplace in France is a 1000-piece puzzle from eeBoo, and the artist is Uta Krogmann. I have a few of her puzzles now and really enjoy her bold, colorful images. This brand is also a favorite of mine.

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Book Nook

Book Nook is a 1000-piece puzzle from White Mountain, and the artist is Rose Khan. Rose Khan is also an author of fantasy books and her artwork is inspired by her writing. This image was a treat to put together. I love the rich colors and the beautiful details like the scrollwork on the window and the cozy pillows.

The image was darker on the puzzle that it shows in this image, so there were sections that were pretty hard, like the fireplace. That didn’t really detract from my enjoyment, though.

Khan has done a number of other puzzle illustrations. One that I am very interested in is called The Six Portals, which is currently available as a 7000 piece puzzle from Ravensburger. I don’t really have the room for a puzzle that big, even with it being split into two bags of 3500 pieces, but I have heard a rumor that they might be releasing the image in a 1000-piece puzzle. I would definitely get that one!

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Emerald Bookstore

Emerald Bookstore is a 1000-piece puzzle from Villager, and the artist is Tara Younggren. This was a splurge from their spring collection, and I am so happy I got it!

I love this image so much. I am a lifelong bookworm, so combining puzzles and books is always a big hit for me. Villager is also such a great brand. I love the quality of their puzzles.

This one was definitely a challenge but in a very satisfying way. I had to sort by shape to get through the last third of the puzzle, but I never felt truly stuck or frustrated.

I also just hear they are coming out with some 250-piece puzzles soon, and I am excited to see them.