Best Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
Move Over Colouring Books — Jigsaw Puzzles Are the Next Self-Care Trend
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From diving into beautifully intricate colouring books to playing with slime, we love turning back to entertainment from our youth to help relieve stress and anxiety in adulthood. Engageing with something tactile is a hands-on way to unwind and relax. It's wellness at its finest — and most creative. And with an even bigger focus on all things wellness in 2019, we've rediscovered an appreciation for another self-care activity this year: solving a jigsaw puzzle. There's just something about fitting together puzzle pieces that feels both wonderfully productive and meditative at the same time. It's challenging but calming and can be enjoyed in solitude, or together with your partner or family. The best part is that there are plenty of adult-friendly options available for all sorts of interests and aesthetics. If you're ready to hop on the next wellness trend, keep reading for our favourite puzzle picks.
1 Gray Malin Beach 500Piece Double-Sided Puzzle
Gray Malin's drool-worthy aerial photography of exotic locales can now be enjoyed in puzzle format thanks to this Beach 500Piece Double-Sided Puzzle ($27). On one side, enjoy a sandy beach scene, and on the other side, a coral reef. There's also the Snow 500Piece Double-Sided Puzzle ($23) version when you need a mountain escape.
2 Galison Succulent Garden 1000Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
You don't need a green thumb to enjoy this thriving succulent garden! This Galison Succulent Garden 1000Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ($16) is double-sided, with both sides featuring beautiful plant photography of different scales.
3 Little Puzzle Thing 70+ Piece Food Puzzle
This Little Puzzle Thing 70+ Piece Food Puzzle ($15) is almost as enjoyable as eating a big, hearty bowl of ramen.
4 Galison Seashells 2000Piece Puzzle
At 2,000 pieces, this rainbow ombré Galison Seashells 2000Piece Puzzle ($30) is definitely one of the more challenging options. You may need a lot of patience, but at least it's pretty to look at!
5 Cat Lovers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Whether you're already a cat connoisseur or a just a casual enthusiast, this Cat Lovers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ($19) is fun and educational, showcasing illustrations of 54 different cat breeds and their characteristics.
6 Bauhaus 500 Piece Puzzle
Enjoy art in a new way with this Bauhaus 500 Piece Puzzle ($20), which features an original design inspired by the modernist art movement.
7 Vogue How the Wind Blows - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
From the mesmerising colours to the well-accessorised ensemble (right down to the jewellery), this Vogue How the Wind Blows - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ($20) depicting a vintage magazine cover is fit for a true style maven.
8 Areaware Gradient Puzzle
For a more modern, minimalist take on an age-old activity, this Areaware Gradient Puzzle ($30) is a good option and comes in a variety of colour combinations.
9 Jim Golden Barrettes - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
You've never seen an accessories collection like this before! This Jim Golden Barrettes - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ($22) features an impressive slew of hair barrettes arranged in an eye-catching rainbow gradient that makes for quite the challenging puzzle.
10 Cinque Terre - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
This Cinque Terre - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ($14) is a number-one bestseller on Amazon for good reason: it's challenging, but you end up with a picture-perfect portrayal of the famous Italian coastline upon completion. Warning: may cause wanderlust.
11 Bgraamiens Puzzle-Blooming Colour-1000 Pieces
This concentric Bgraamiens Puzzle-Blooming Colour-1000 Pieces ($20) has nearly five stars on Amazon for the fun challenge it poses. Each petal features at least two colours, and no two petals are alike.
