The arrival of the holidays means indulging in some of our favorite traditions: cooking a cherished family recipe, wrapping gifts after decorating the tree, taking note of what we’ve learned—and reflecting on what the year ahead might bring.
As we gather with loved ones, we can’t help but find inspiration in rituals near and far. That’s part of the reason why we’ve built a global community of artists partners. We want to reflect the world we live in through a creative (and expansive) lens. And given that festive habits look and feel different depending on where we are, we’ve curated a gift guide from a universal place. If you’re yearning to travel but can’t go far this holiday season, this selection of puzzles cultivates inner calm—and transports us to the dreamiest destinations.
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For City Dwellers at Heart
Embrace the spirit of a holiday in the city with gifts that inspire and delight. Whether assembling the wintry streets of New York or the dazzling canals of Amsterdam, these artful puzzles pay homage to the locales we know and love.
City Snow Bundle
Still waiting for a winter snowfall? Look no further than City Snow Bundle. This design-forward bundle includes a 500-piece and 100-piece puzzle, featuring eye-catching artwork by Rachel Victoria Hillis (with postcards to match!). Like all of our puzzles, these are crafted from recycled materials—talk about a gift that keeps on giving.
Christmas in the City
It’s the most wonderful time of year—in the city that never sleeps. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, queue up Home Alone 2, and slow down with Lida Ziruffo’s 1,000-piece Christmas in the City. This richly-illustrated puzzle is one you’ll want to spend time with season after season.
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For Ordinary Outdoor Habits
The most wonderful time of the year invites us to indulge in all the season has to offer. Give your loved ones the gift of the great outdoors with puzzles rendered in rich detail and a soothing winter palette.
The Skater
There’s nothing like the first snow—or skate!—of the season. Camille Clerc’s hand-drawn, 100-piece puzzle makes magic out of a beloved ordinary habit. Set against an idyllic winter landscape, it’s a gift that’s small in size and big in heart.
A Good Year
Let the good times roll with a puzzle that puts the peace in 500 richly-drawn puzzle pieces. From lush trees to unexpected poolside friends, Borislava Karadjova’s A Good Year is perfect for the giftee who delights in all of nature’s details.
Frosty Fun
While the nature of the holidays is all about ritual, step out of your comfort zone with a new puzzle that invites you into the coziest vignette. Carefully crafted and a feast for the eyes, Lucila Perini’s Frosty Fun is a 100-piece ode to the festivities that can be found right outside our door.
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For World Builders and Daydreamers
The most memorable gifts come in the smallest packages. Our easily packable puzzles (and best-selling For Now journal) check the boxes in design and mindfulness, and encourage rapt attention to the present moment—no matter where we are in the world.
Bali Spa
Settle in with Christina Gliha’s Bali Spa. This 100-piece puzzle offers maximum enchantment with a vibrant oasis that’s a world all its own. A thoughtful pick for the person in your life looking to slow down and piece together their new year’s resolutions.
For Now Journal
‘Tis the season for reflection, so give the gift of attention with a guided journal that goes the extra mile. Available in three calming colors—with over 100 original prompts and creative pages—this is a tool they’ll have for now and keep forever.
Enchanted
We can always count on the holidays to help us look on the bright side—or at least look up. EurekartStudio’s Enchanted offers a light in the dark and sets a tranquil tone for giftees who find themselves daydreaming from dawn until dusk.
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For Holidays at Home
Whether you’re en route or slowing down this holiday season, you don’t always have to go far to see the sights. Our homes provide a window into our inner worlds—and the following puzzles capture the magic of these truly special places.
Bundle Up
In 500 intricately-designed pieces, Yelena Bryksenkova’s Bundle Up celebrates the ordinary pause that’s often filled with possibility. Put simply, this puzzle is sure to warm your giftee’s heart as they embrace the liminal space between home and the adventure that lies just beyond it.
Magic of the Season
Home is where the heart is—it’s also where ordinary magic takes shape! Depicting a quintessential holiday moment, Mihaela Karadjova’s 1,000-piece puzzle provides endless opportunities to notice beauty in the mundane: the way light catches on an ornament, a stray ribbon amid piles of wrapping paper, a sweet embrace with the one with you love as holiday tunes play in the next room.
Let’s Get Together
There’s no place like home, especially when we’re with our nearest and dearest. Get together and put together Ilenia Zito’s work of art. Here’s what we’d write on the card: one night in, five hundred pieces to assemble, and one enduring reminder of what really matters in life.