I’ll let you in on a little nerdy secret of mine. I love puzzles. Always have. As a kid, one of my fave “toys” was a Strawberry Shortcake jigsaw puzzle that I received one Christmas. I would put that thing together over and over again, and pore over the scented group shot of the Strawberry Shortcake Gang forever. Man – I loved Orange Blossom and Apple Dumplin’!
About a month ago or so, the Rosewood Puzzle Co. reached out to me via email to collaborate. I didn’t even hesitate. I just yelled: “SEND ME THE PUZZLES!!!” to my Gmail. A few days later, I was the proud owner of two stylish jigsaw puzzles, and immediately got to work on them like the Aritzia-clad kid that I am.
Another reason I was so thrilled to receive the puzzles is because I wanted to frame them. I’m in the midst of creating a gallery wall in my office, and these two framed puzzles would make a cute addition.
Rosewood Puzzle Co. – The Deets
While reading up on Toronto-based Rosewood Puzzle Co., I was pleased to learn that they employ local artists to create the puzzle imagery. The Rosewood Puzzle Co. currently employs five artists to create the puzzle imagery: Amanda Greenwood, Anne-Sophie Perreault, Melissa McLaughlin, Shayna Pitch and Ginette Brosseau.
One aspect of Rosewood Puzzle Co.’s vision and mandate is to support local artists and provide them with a stage to showcase their art. This leads to them further establishing themselves in the industry. How great is that? Buying Canadian is important to me, so I’m thrilled to support this homegrown company and its artists.
I’ll be further supporting them also as I feel these would make great Christmas gifts, especially for my two sisters who love this sort of thing (we are soooo sisters).
Decorating with Rosewood Puzzle Co.
If you want to decorate with the puzzles like I’m doing, I suggest getting a large black or white frame with a solid white mat (8.5″ x 11″ or 10″ x 16″ frames look lovely). These colours make the vibrant puzzles pop. I went to my local Chapter’s Indigo, bought a couple of frames, and popped in the puzzles. Super easy. I found the mat that came with the frame a little small so I had custom mats created at my local framing shop. Very inexpensive to do…under $30 for both.
Are you a jigsaw puzzle fan like I am? Come on…you can tell us! LOL! Visit Rosewood Puzzle Co. online here and on instagram here!
*A very big thank you to Rosewood Puzzle Co. for sending me these samples in exchange for my honest opinion.
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
Dom…there are AMAZING. I want to order them all!
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Hey Megan!!!
Aren’t they! I can’t believe how much fun I had putting them together! I’m excited to give them as gifts this Christmas! Hope you are well, babe. Miss you!
When I was little I used to loove puzzles, hell, give them to me, I’ll put them together with a smile!
Love,
Karolina
http://karolinakz.blogspot.lt/
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Haha! I completely agree, Karolina! I felt like a little kid again!
love this!!!!
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Cute, right Zaf? How are you??
What a cute idea! And these puzzles are gorgeous. Definitely going to consider this!
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They are so much fun! I seriously love them!
Oh my gosh!! Those are the chicest most adorable puzzles ever and the idea of framing them and decorating is SO cute!! I’m dying to get one for my office!
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Thank you! They are so cute. I love them so much!
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Hi Cheryl!! Awww! Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so sorry I didn’t respond sooner. I couldn’t connect to my blog while I was away in Spain! I’m really happy that you have been able to take something form my Youtube channel and are enjoying it all around. Subscribers like you keep me going!! xoxox
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Awww! Best comment ever. Thank you, Cheryl!
How great are those puzzles! Perfect for me and as gifts. Thank you for sharing. I love the wall gallery too
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Thank you so much, Sam! I have to say, I had a blast putting these together!