A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles

Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles

Boxes and Boos
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Boxes and Boos

Spooky season is upon us again! I love a well themed offering for both the Boxes and the Booze so I’m getting in the scary spirit and breaking out the scary spirits.

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Batter Up
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Batter Up

There is a controversial Indian folk tale from 1899 that has been beloved by generations of children around the world.

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One Thing or an Otter
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One Thing or an Otter

Otters are “semi-aquatic” mammals who live on coastlines, riverbank, lakes and oceans, eating fish and being generally playful and cute. They are also somewhat notorious for the lovely scent they deposit along their territorial habitats.

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Keeping Cool
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Keeping Cool

The record heat wave we are experiencing in Texas has a lot of folks reaching for an ice cold refreshment. I reached for an entire refrigerator and freezer unit.

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A Spirited Way
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A Spirited Way

The Karakuri Creation Research Group of puzzle box artisans are beloved for their fanciful secret opening boxes, which are often quite magical.

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