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.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Vincent Van Gogh, First Steps

 Ecru/Artifact, 208 pieces. Nice family-themed whimsies here. 3/5







Sleeping Blonde Mermaid, Viktor Nizovtzev

 Elms, 453 pieces. A good challenge because of the way the colors interact with each other in juxtaposition--is it grey, green, or gold? 7/10






Summer Dreams, Anna Ivanir

 Liberty, 728 pieces. Despite its size, the variety in the image offered steady assembly, and a lot of themed whimsies. 4/5


I really liked this chick whimsy

chickens, not yet home to roost






Audrey?

yoga


Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Fuyuna, Haruyu Morita

 Elms, 325 pieces. Lovely image; no wonder everyone loves it for puzzles. Nice dropouts at the top. 6/10






Carnation, Lily Lily Rose

 Stave, 475 pieces. Lots and lots of interacting whimsies in this one! 6/10










I like the edgy bunny

multipiece girl holding lantern as in image


L+hat Th+hare bee light = let there be light



Hummingbird Collection

 Liberty, 602 pieces. So many hummingbird whimsies! 3/5


a flock of hummingbird whimsies





Thursday, June 4, 2026

A Charm of Hummingbirds, Jane Tattersfield

 Liberty, 579 pieces. Impressive big floral/hummingbird designs. 4/5


love the color line cutting here







rearranged the edges