Obsessed! Ordered One, Then Had To Order All The Others!

February 18, 2025 by 19 Comments

If you're not the biggest fan of winter (like me) take heart because we are on the downhill slide now. There is one thing I love about wintertime: the cold temps give me a guilt-free excuse to stay inside and spend more time doing puzzles. Recently I was thinking about how much I love working a beautiful puzzle and I wondered why I enjoy them so much. It must be because I find the process so peaceful and … [Read more...]

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A Favorite Addition For The Dollhouse Office & Mystery Puzzles For Autumn & Winter

September 25, 2024 by 17 Comments

I tried to resist, I really did. I even tried to borrow it! What am I talking about? When I last visited the Dollhouse, I  really wished I had my puzzle board with me. I had come across some intriguing mystery puzzles and was itching to try my hand at one. I don't have a table at the Dollhouse that's large enough to put together a 1,000-piece puzzle, and even if I did, working puzzles on a puzzle board has … [Read more...]

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Answering Questions About My Puzzle Board & Sharing Some Favorite Puzzles for Fall

October 7, 2023 by 8 Comments

Over the past few days, I've had several comments and a few emails asking about the puzzle board I love working my puzzles on and about my favorite puzzles. I have to admit, I'm definitely a PPP, aka, Picky Puzzle Person. I have to be really invested in the scene and the story of a puzzle to have the desire to work it, and I will absolutely stop working a puzzle and put it back in the box to be donated if I … [Read more...]

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2 Before And Afters: 1 For Plant Lovers And 1 For The Puzzlers

April 3, 2023 by 27 Comments

Welcome to the 740th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was great! I have two little updates to share for this week's Met Monday. You may remember last winter, I attempted to winter over the geraniums I usually have out on one of my decks during the spring/summer instead of just letting them freeze and purchasing more the next spring. Last year was so successful, I decided to try it … [Read more...]

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I Found A Solution, But You May Not Want To Read This Post! Spoiler Alert!

March 20, 2023 by 19 Comments

Welcome to the 738th Metamorphosis Monday! Recently, I mentioned I had purchased The Happy Isles puzzle from the Magic Puzzle Company. I didn't know a lot about their puzzles, or this particular puzzle, when I purchased it, only that there's a bit of a magic trick at the end that reveals a surprise twist to the story of  The Happy Isles. Before we go any further into today's post, if you've purchased … [Read more...]

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My February Favorites Including a Purchase I Wish I’d Made Ages Ago

March 4, 2023 by 10 Comments

Happy Weekend! Instead of waiting so far into the new month, I'm sharing my favorites for last month (February) now. As you know, I've been on a huge puzzle kick for the last few months. One of the most challenging puzzles I've done in a very long time was this LEGO mini-figure faces puzzle. I could never work on it for longer than 30-45 minutes without taking a break--it made my brain hurt! Fortunately, it … [Read more...]

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A Puzzling Before & After For Lovers Of Classic Fiction

February 26, 2023 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 735th Metamorphosis Monday! If you're a lover of classic fiction like the novels of Jane Austen or the wonderful books written by the Bronte sisters, you will love working these puzzles! The first puzzle I came across in this collection was The World of Shakespeare. I enjoyed it so much, I couldn't wait to do more.   I don't think I ever took a photo of The World of Shakespeare … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Puzzles That Have Me Dreaming of Spring

January 28, 2023 by 13 Comments

I just finished this "houseplants" puzzle that I shared with you in a recent post.   It was so much fun, one that I'm sure I'll do it again one day. I really appreciated that they included a picture of the puzzle with the names of all the plants listed on the back. (Houseplants puzzle is available here: Houseplants Puzzle.)   Cold weather really puts me in the mood for puzzling … [Read more...]

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You’ve Heard of Cozy Mysteries–How About Cozy Puzzles?! They Are The Best!

January 19, 2022 by 19 Comments

We are deep into the heart of winter now--it's bloomin' cold outside! Though I sorta hate to admit this, I have kinda come to enjoy winter the last few years. I think deep down I'm a bit of an introvert who is pretty happy staying snuggled up inside reading, puzzling, and working on whatever project I have going at the time. I truly love spending time with friends but I also need my alone time to recharge. … [Read more...]

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How I Work a 1,000 Piece Puzzle & Answering Your Puzzle Board Questions

August 30, 2021 by 30 Comments

Lately, I have gotten quite a few questions about the puzzle board that I always use whenever I work a puzzle. We will soon be moving into the autumn and winter seasons when we tend to spend more time inside, so I thought this might be a good time to answer some of those questions since puzzles are such a great cold-weather pastime. This is the puzzle board I use.  I love doing puzzles on it so much, … [Read more...]

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A Low-Cal Indulgence, A New Floor Lamp for My Bedroom & Puzzles are Back!

June 17, 2020 by 22 Comments

Working on a table setting for tomorrow's Tablescape Thursday, but thought I'd pop in with a few goodies and ideas I've been wanting to share ever since I arrived back home. One of the first things I needed to do upon my return was head to the grocery store to stock up on a few things. If you've been reading BNOTP for a bit, you may know I'm not the biggest fan of hot coffee, but I do love iced coffee, … [Read more...]

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How To Save Or Frame a Jigsaw Puzzle Without Using Messy Glues

April 15, 2015 by 88 Comments

If you're a jigsaw puzzle lover, chances are you'll occasionally work a puzzle that you'll want to keep and frame. I completed one a couple of weeks ago that I knew from the beginning I would want to keep and possibly frame for sentimental reasons. Nancy Drew and I were best buds when I was around 8-11 years old. I wanted to to be just like her when I grew up! ;) I've never framed a puzzle so I did a bit … [Read more...]

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