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by guest blogger, Elmer Prather
Before we share Mr. Prather's latest write up, we wanted to let you know that we realize it's post Christmas! But, we know that at least 45% of puzzlers who answered our poll last year said that they do Christmas puzzles all year long. So, with "Cozy Fireplace" being a NEW 2022 puzzle, maybe you'll enjoy this right now, in the midst of winter or how about for Christmas in July this summer? Or, for the non-all-year-around-Christmas-puzzler, get this on your wish list early for Christmas 2022! So there are a few reasons for us to share this post-Christmas beyond the simple fact that we always enjoy Mr. Prather's reviews, no matter what time of year! (Not to spoil our favourite part of his commentary, we'll bold it below, but it made us giggle). Without further ado...
This is the 53rd Cobble Hill Puzzle I have had the pleasure of putting together. I need to have a connection with a puzzle before I spend the time putting it together. When I saw this puzzle, I just fell in love with it. It is a 1000-piece puzzle titled Cozy Fireplace by Gregg and Company.
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| Greg Giordano's "Cozy Fireplace" 1000 piece assembled by Elmer Prather |
The puzzle depicts a Christmas scene with a mother Golden Retriever and her five Golden Retriever puppies laying on the floor and chair in front of a roaring fire. Christmas gifts are in front of the giant Christmas tree in the corner of the room. There are five stockings hung from the mantle, one for each puppy.
You can see Santa and his reindeer and sleigh highlighted in the moon from the window. There is a large comfortable looking green chair with two of the puppies sitting in it. The mother and all her puppies have expressions on their faces that appear as if they are anticipating Santa Claus to appear at any moment. The fire in the fireplace shines brightly and makes the room look warm and welcoming.
One of the pups, probably the mischievous one, is attempting to open one of the wrapped presents in front of the Christmas tree. I guess that it thinks that gift has its name on it.
This was a great puzzle to put together during Christmas. It has a warm welcoming theme and is exploding with the bright colors of Christmas decorations displayed in the room and a Christmas tree decorated with lights, balls, garland, and a large star on its top.
Families come in all kinds and sizes, whether they’re human or other, this puzzle depicts the meaning of family at the most joyous time of the year.
This puzzle was a pleasure to put together.
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| "Cozy Fireplace" by Greg Giordano |