As we head into summer in the northern hemisphere, it is perhaps not surprising that folks are itching to spend time out in the sunshine and travel! Here on the Jigsaw Junkies blog, we’ve recently toured Paris and London, and I’m here to continue our European tour with another iconic city: Barcelona! I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain about fifteen years ago, and I’ve enjoyed reliving my travels through puzzles. CONTINUE READING
Have you ever stumbled across an article or list on social media that resembles “Things Europeans think are weird about the US”. On many of these lists they often point to our obsession with the American flag. “Patriotism isn't quite as strong in most European countries, and even when it is, people don't necessarily have the same attachment to their national flag.” CONTINUE READING
In June, in the United States, we celebrate the dads in our lives. And I’m here today to highlight some puzzles for the occasion. When I was a kid, my mom would take my sisters and me to the department store to pick out ties for my dad for Dad’s Day. I puzzled this Springbok puzzle, It’s a Tie, in his honor for Father’s Day 2021. CONTINUE READING
It’s hard to believe we’re already almost halfway through 2023. It feels somehow like I’ve blinked and, bam – it’s June! Around this time last year, I first met my ride-or-die NYC puzzle friends, the Puzzle People of NYC, and this year we’re celebrating the first major one-year milestone. Putting aside that celebration, June is always a favorite month of mine. My birthday is at the end of the month, and the lead-up is Pride Month, the annual fete dedicated to LGBTQIA+ pride, here in New York City and around the world. CONTINUE READING
It’s no secret that rainbows are loved by everyone. When we see a rainbow bedazzling the sky, we cannot resist grabbing a picture. If it’s a double rainbow, you know we are sharing that picture with everyone we know! And rainbow puzzles? We can’t resist those either!
What’s in a rainbow that makes them so irresistible? Let’s get into it! CONTINUE READING
Have you ever been browsing through Puzzle Warehouse, and stumbled across a puzzle so pretty, you knew you had to have it? That is exactly what happened with this gorgeous Piatnik Four Seasons puzzle. Not only is this a stunning take on the famous Four Seasons by Alphonse Mucha, but I was incredibly intrigued by what a metallic puzzle looks like, and how it would be to piece one together. CONTINUE READING
If I mapped my jigsaw journey, it would take a lot of twists and turns. Starting with the simplest tray puzzles I put together as a little kid, I’ve always loved assembling puzzles. I may have stepped away from them for long periods of time, but I’ve always circled back when I’ve spotted a puzzle I just had to have. The past couple of years, I’ve become a full-fledged (some might call it “obsessed”) dissectologist with a collection that has grown exponentially. CONTINUE READING
Moving is considered the third most stressful life event, following dealing with death, and dealing with a divorce. I have moved over a dozen times in my adult life, from small moves across towns to several cross-country moves. The past few months, my husband and I have been dealing with a relatively large move from southern California to the Pacific North West in Washington state. I won’t go into all the details of planning, selling our house, living in temporary housing or how we were given a 10-day window to get everything done. CONTINUE READING
All eyes will be on London this month in light of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6th, and what better way to mark the occasion – or to simply revel in the beauty and history of this historic city – than through puzzling. In addition to the thrill of discovering new artists or enjoying fun pop culture imagery, I’ve always found that choosing puzzles from faraway places can be a great way to immerse oneself in the visual details of another place. CONTINUE READING
