The Jigsaw Gallery » pop art http://dotsey.com/jigsawgallery Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:06:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Domestic diva http://dotsey.com/jigsawgallery/domestic-diva/ http://dotsey.com/jigsawgallery/domestic-diva/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:44:41 +0000 puzzler http://dotsey.com/jigsawgallery/?p=113 This Ravensburger puzzle, with high-quality (though slightly loose-fitting) pieces, is a montage inspired by adverts from the 1960s, showing the modern conveniences that every would-be domestic diva dreams of: washing machines, vacuum cleaners, household cleaning products and more efficient steam irons. All the women are depicted with big happy grins, as if making the perfect apple pie is the closest they will ever get to heaven on Earth.

Eureka Lake Studio — founded by former Disney designers, Kim Minichiella and Kate Ward Thacker, in 2002 — created this, and other Ravensburger puzzles. The green and red diamond patterned border was really tricky to put together because, at first glance, every piece looked exactly the same. But once Shana had done the edge, I must say I really enjoyed this puzzle and would recommend it to anyone who loves a nice bit of nostalgia.

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