I just learned the phrase and the history of “going for the brass ring” – basically it’s exactly what is … More
Author: thepuzzlesivedone
I love to thrift, finding treasures that people have thrown away. The challenge and the quiet time focusing on assembling jigsaw puzzle pieces into a final image has interested and excited me for as long as I can remember. A few years ago I noticed that thrift stores always have a fully stocked "puzzles and games" section. Finally an endless supply of new puzzles to solve and a reason to keep thrifting!
The Talking Jigsaw Puzzle: The Beach
About a year ago, when Joe and I first moved to Halifax, we went thrifting while my mom was still … More
Owl at the Centre
We have yet another “avoid the work distractions with a smaller piece count” puzzle. This time, we have a Pomegranate … More
Felines in the Garden
It’s another kitty puzzle! I was so drawn to this image, it’s so colourful and the illustration style is so … More
Moonlight Lodge
This little puzz didn’t have a name that I could find on the box, but when I looked on this … More
Buns Out
There is a brand of puzzles out there that a lot of people have spoken very highly of, they’re called … More
Map of Atlantis
I was always so fascinated by the story of a sunken city, I mean, talk about a real-life adventure story! … More
Calico Cats and Friend
Could this be any cuter? I am so taken by this picture of two, you guessed it, cats and their … More
Balloon Festival, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, there is a hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque. I was not aware of this, but Joe knew about … More
Circle of Life
Another treasure. How can I not gush over this puzzle? It’s round, it has animals from all over the world, … More
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