Puzzle #62 - House of Puzzles - Mine's a Pint - 500 pieces

Puzzle #62 of 2023

Finished October 29, 2023

House of Puzzles - Mine's a Pint - 500 pieces

I have been wanting this puzzle for awhile!  And a few other HOP images, too.  I finally bit the bullet and ordered from a puzzle shop in Great Britain - paying the full shipping cost to get them here.  And it was worth it!  I'm so happy with my new puzzles!  This was a very enjoyable puzzle and quite tricky, really!  Much more difficult than most other 500 piece puzzles.  The challenge was great and made this wonderful image stay with me longer than most 500 piece puzzles.  They advertise unusual pieces and they definitely have some.  That wouldn't be a real draw for me, but I don't mind them.  They were probably part of how it was trickier, instead of making it easier.  

I was hopeful when I opened the box and saw a thick paper folded up but turns out it was just advertisement for their other puzzles.  I am fine with that, but throw in a poster while you are at it!  :)  

The box is thin which is really nice for storage and environment.  

Everything about this was a good experience, I would say.  And oh, I would love to  be hanging out in that pub!

Puzzle #62 of 2023

Finished October 29, 2023

House of Puzzles - Mine's a Pint - 500 pieces

Puzzle #61 - Otter House - The Book Shop - 1000 pieces

Puzzle #61 of 2023

Finished October 27, 2023

Otter House - The Book Shop - 1000 pieces

Image by Claire Comerford

This is my very first Otter House puzzle.  I ordered this in one of my overseas British orders of puzzles and was so excited to receive it.  I love it!  First, there is a huge poster, which makes me feel SO GOOD about a puzzle company right off the bat!  The pieces are not terribly thick and strong, but they don't feel flimsy either.  So all is well there.  The image is fun and so far the pieces have been clear.  Not off color or tint, but very much what they look like in the image.  I appreciate that, too.  

I love this particular image - with just a glimpse of the person walking past the door in the purple coat, the dog just entering the doorway, the cat taking it all in - the man looking in the window at the book display... and the overall beauty of a friendly neighborhood bookstore (what a dream!)   :)  I look forward to doing more Otter House puzzles for sure! They would be well worth ordering from Great Britain for!  Also of note, eco friendly box and packaging and a first for me, the inside paper bag that held the puzzle pieces has information on how to return for a replacement if missing a piece.  Very clear and specific instructions.  Kind of nice, really.

I am really enjoying this puzzle!  So much fun!  I keep forgetting to take update photos.  :)  But it is something I look forward to sneaking a few moments to work on...

This one was truly just pure fun!  My first by this company (Otter House) and now I really want to find more from them.  They are a British puzzle company so that probably won't be easy... but I'll keep my eyes open.  I bought one other so still have one in my stash.  That is good.  :)  The colors were clear, the pieces were a bit thin, but not a problem at all.  The pieces fit together well and I did have some tricky mis-fits but more a challenge - not a frustration.  LOVED the big poster that was folded in half at the bottom of the box.  That also allows for a smaller overall puzzle box which I appreciate - better for storage and for environment.  Definitely a favorite puzzling experience!

Puzzle #61 of 2023

Finished October 27, 2023

Otter House - The Book Shop - 1000 pieces

Puzzle #60 - Gibsons - Woodland Seasons Autumn - 500 pieces

Puzzle #60 of 2023

Finished October 22, 2023

Gibsons - Woodland Seasons Autumn - 500 pieces

Image by Val Goldfinch 

I love this set of 4 puzzles from Gibsons.  One for each season of the year.  I had hoped to do the summer one this past summer but never had time.  The autumn one was great fun.  Already looking forward to that winter scene!  :)  Gibsons puzzles are always high quality, although sometimes they do have a piece that is damaged.  There was one such piece in this grouping but it fit into the puzzle okay.  I should have taken an individual photo of it but was too busy enjoying putting the puzzle together.  :)  I admit I don't know what everything listed and shown on this puzzle even is... for instance, what is a Xanthia Moth?  It is always interesting to see the things depicted.  Enjoyable puzzling experience and you learn something!  :)

Puzzle #60 of 2023

Finished October 22, 2023

Gibsons - Woodland Seasons Autumn - 500 pieces

Puzzle #59 - Cobble Hill - Trolley Station - 500 pieces

Puzzle #59 of 2023

Finished October 20, 2023

Cobble Hill - Trolley Station - 500 pieces

Image by Joseph Burgess 

This was a pleasant puzzle.  Fun, fairly easy, engaging.  Love the colors and the image.  Had been wanting to get this one for a long time.  Finally saw it was being discontinued and on sale, so timing was perfect.  I enjoy Cobble Hill and the random cut pieces.  This puzzle is oversized for a 500 piece puzzle so really fills up my jumbo sized puzzle board.  But I am good with that.  :)  Poster is not much larger than the box, but I still prefer to have a poster.

Puzzle #59 of 2023

Finished October 20, 2023

Cobble Hill - Trolley Station - 500 pieces

Puzzle #58 - eeBoo - The Alchemist's Home - 1000 pieces

Puzzle #58 of 2023

Finished October 19, 2023

eeBoo - The Alchemist's Home - 1000 pieces

Image by Vasilisa Romanenko

Fun puzzle!  Love the image.  Fun to look at all the details in the house - each room had something interesting.  Loved seeing the Alchemist lady in so many different scenes.  Is she a ghost?  Some seem clear and some seem more 'otherworldly'.  

This puzzle went together well.  The pieces fit very loosely, but they do match up well (not many mis-fits really).  Shiny finish but bright and colorful.  Not terribly challenging but quite fun.  Again, it arrived in a recyclable bag and I love that the artist shares their curated Spotify playlist to go along with the puzzle.  Fun feature!

Puzzle #58 of 2023

Finished October 19, 2023

eeBoo - The Alchemist's Home - 1000 pieces