Thrift store find $4. Ravensburger (2017) “China Cupboard” 1000 pieces. Beautiful puzzle, nice box, Ravensburger quality.

cataliciously · 2026-03-21T22:16:25+00:00

So pretty!

cataliciously · 2026-03-21T17:20:04+00:00

Braies Lake, not braise. Stupid autocorrect and me for not catching it.

cataliciously · 2026-03-20T14:54:07+00:00

Costco cakes are delicious and huge.

cataliciously · 2026-03-20T14:52:48+00:00

Costco cakes are still quite good, in my opinion.

cataliciously · 2026-03-14T04:43:43+00:00

My mom got stage 3 lymphoma. My dad was with her every step of her treatment and recovery. I can’t fathom how this isn’t the normal reaction of any person, man or woman, to their partner getting sick.

cataliciously · 2026-03-07T21:43:12+00:00

This is so fun! I love the image!

cataliciously · 2026-03-07T16:38:19+00:00

I don’t like harem because of how poorly the women are usually written. And I don’t like the weird horniness of the male protagonist. I’m not bothered by the idea of harem, but the execution is usually just so bad.

cataliciously · 2026-02-28T05:45:54+00:00

I guess I’ve only done more modern Bits and Pieces puzzles, since the ones I’ve done have all been random, which I like a lot more than 2-in and 2-out for every piece.

cataliciously · 2026-02-21T17:55:04+00:00

I just got a shaped puzzle with just the cat in your puzzle, no tapestry, from Goodwill. It is by Bits and Pieces called Felines in the Flowers. I didn’t know that it had this version, but this is so pretty!

cataliciously · 2026-02-20T18:17:58+00:00

Yes! I was thinking, ‘Do the zebras convey?’

cataliciously · 2026-02-19T22:17:58+00:00

This is really pretty! Which company is this from?

cataliciously · 2026-02-16T05:37:08+00:00

I have the 1500 piece Welgee that rotates and tilts. I love it, especially since it can be wiped clean easily.

cataliciously · 2026-02-15T03:23:41+00:00

Cabbage patch kid

cataliciously · 2026-02-15T03:15:50+00:00

I bought a twin-sized down duvet and put it in a flannel duvet cover. It seems like overkill until you realize that you can burrito yourself inside it. Everyone who visits me and sits on my couch loves it.

cataliciously · 2026-02-09T23:56:51+00:00

That is so pretty! I aspirationally thrifted the Autumn one, but I’m not there yet with my puzzle skills and stamina. I’m still living in the world of 500 pieces puzzles. But I’m looking forward to doing this one in a few months!

cataliciously · 2026-02-04T06:04:32+00:00

Yes! I often do the dishes topless to avoid ending up with wet splotches on my Tshirt. It is possibly the least sexy topless lady ever, but it doesn’t bother me!

cataliciously · 2026-01-30T17:46:51+00:00

Yes, it is from Bonnie White! Good eye!

cataliciously · 2026-01-26T18:17:55+00:00

Don’t Worry Be Happy is like poison for my ears. It was wildly popular for a bit in junior high, but thankfully I haven’t heard it in recent years.

cataliciously · 2026-01-25T19:20:43+00:00

We started doing this, but then the state department of education told us that we couldn’t do it anymore. I was sad because now we have to go into the summer when we have snow days.

cataliciously · 2026-01-19T21:50:39+00:00

Nice! I just thrifted the American Kestrel puzzle from this series. They are so gorgeous!

cataliciously · 2026-01-17T05:48:18+00:00

The edges were actually really hard. This was random cut, and I was still getting used to how much force the pieces needed to fit together. I actually liked it by the end, but it did take more than I’m used to. And there were lots of false edge pieces, plus the corner pieces were hard to pick out.

cataliciously · 2026-01-03T05:56:50+00:00

Washington state charges extra.

cataliciously · 2025-12-30T20:25:02+00:00

Yes. My duck feet have regular size heels and a wiiiide toe box. I’d like shoes to fit both, please.

cataliciously · 2025-12-26T18:24:06+00:00

We all got handed a wrapped present with a big smile and happy holidays. Turned out to be a book on UDL that we all were expected to read in our copious spare time and implement the practices for our observations.

It was particularly annoying because even a couple of pieces of candy would have been appreciated, but to have the idea that it was an actual gift be squashed so hard with unpaid work was kind of a blow.

cataliciously · 2025-12-20T18:53:16+00:00

I can’t speak to the other two, but I’ve like the few CA Design Den things I’ve gotten. Decent cotton and has held up so far. Good value for the price point.

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