About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Under the Red Umbrella

 DaVici, 600 pieces. The elaborate edges here are quite a standout! 3/5



girl smelling flower not quite a distinct whimsy


close up of geometric pattern



Kandinsky, Squares with Concentric Circles

 Artifact, 191 pieces. I think this is the third puzzle with this image I've done! This one is pretty standard geometric cut. 3/5





Porches

 Stave, 455 pieces. This one looks basically dun-colored from afar, but has plenty of detail up close. And some funny-looking bird whimsies 6/10





2+eye+light S+troll+oars = twilight strollers









Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Soaring Freedom

 Enigma, 180 pieces. This one is also very tight-cut and apparently I forgot a picture of the unassembled puzzle. Notable: the helicopter whimsy as a symbol of America (military might?). 3/5

helicopter, top R; Statue of Liberty, center



47th St.

 Stave, 395 pieces. We use a photo of Times Square on the cover of our advertising law casebook, and so I liked this image. 




well done!


Hairspray whimsies and person with groceries

bicyclist

pizza rat not included

knowledge worker

house+L hand bus+L = hustle and bustle



Aaron Wolf, Celestial City

 Artifact, 554 pieces. Wolf's images are detailed and generally muted in color; I liked the whimsies in this one. 3/5







extra adornment, bottom left--3D printed, I think




Monday, July 14, 2025

I Am Groot

 Enigma, 95 pieces. Came from Hoefnagel with a lovely note about the blog--thank you, Gentle Reader! You made my day! This is really tightly cut--tighter than the other Enigmas I've done, but just as tight as the other Enigma in the box--I wonder if this is from a different cutting period, or if the wood expanded a bit. Easy to flip! Also a cute multipiece whimsy that forms headphones over Groot's head. 3/5