
Lily by Sasha Fortova – Ravensburger (Puzzle Moment) – 200 pieces
This image is so different and gorgeous, I just had to have it! And I love the smaller piece count puzzles that are not childish looking for us “adults” who enjoy smaller puzzles sometimes. Plus I found it in the sale section at Puzzle Warehouse, so I got it at a discount – bonus!
I love that this 200 piece puzzle doesn’t have large pieces. Don’t get me wrong, I love a large piece puzzle too, but sometimes I just want a smaller puzzle with regular pieces, and there aren’t many of those around in my to do pile. In addition, this was the best quality Ravensburger puzzle I’ve done in quite some time. The finish is matte and the image reproduction is beautiful, and it’s the best fitting Ravensburger I think I’ve ever done IN MY LIFE!
That’s quite the statement, I know. But take it from someone who has done hundreds of Ravensburger puzzles, this was the best fit I’ve ever had. Never have I been able to stand up one of their puzzles, but…

Not only does this one stand up, it’s very tall, and that makes it even harder to do. Usually landscape oriented puzzles stand up best, the taller ones don’t have the integrity to withstand it – but this one did with no problem at all. I was amazed, truly. This was a wonderful quality puzzle with such a stunning image that I cannot possibly get rid of it.
I rarely keep cardboard puzzles unless there’s a sentimental value for me. I have one of my grandmother’s puzzles, several puzzles mom and I did together and loved, but probably 99% of the cardboard puzzles I do get sent on to a friend or donated to the local thrift store, senior center, or the VA where we live. But this little beauty stays with me, it’s fantastic!
That really is gorgeous! I’m with you—I wish there more small puzzles for adults with normal size pieces. I do find that the Wentworth 250-piece puzzles fit the bill when I’m in the mood for a one- or two-session puzzle, but, of course, wooden is more expensive. -Alice
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I absolutely adore a 250 piece Wentworth, but you’re right it would be great if there were more smaller piece count puzzles with normal pieces. This one was great, and I’m hoping to find more.
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It’s so lovely! And I’m glad the quality was so good!
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Thanks Trish.
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What a special collection of kept puzzles! It’s so touching to think that you can pull out a puzzle that was your grandmother’s, or one that you completed with your mother. I absolutely adore the idea of this sentimental collection. But I’m glad this one also made it to the keep stack… It’s so striking! And I’m biased in favor of smaller count puzzles myself.
Nancy
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It is striking isn’t it? I couldn’t take my eyes off it once I saw it, and just had to have it!
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