A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles
Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles
Cloak of Invisibility
The Ninja, and related Shinobi warriors, were prominent in 15th century Japan during the Sengoku period.
Ship Shape
On June 8, 1879, George Washington issued the first official presidential order in United States history.
Voyages Extraordinaires – Part I
In 1866 (so the story goes) nations around the globe begin sighting a mysterious sea monster.
Red Handed
A staple of the northern European diet for over three thousand years, the tasty sardine and its big brother the herring can be enjoyed raw, salted, pickled and dried, just to name a few common preparations.
Bread and Butter
Milkfat (also known as butter fat) is present in milk as microscopic globules kept separate by their phospholipid and protein membranes.
Radio Days
For those of you following along with the robot wars saga (aka the “robopocalypse”), there has been a development.
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.
Safe Keeping
I’m always curious how people come up with their ideas, and how they see them to production. Akhil Sudeep, a designer from India, recently shared his story and the origins of his new puzzle box with me.