V is for VICTORY! Try these wooden puzzles. Great gifts too.

August 21, 2026brilliantviewpoint 13 Comments

I’ve been having a lot of fun doing wooden puzzles lately. Recently, I learned about Victory Wooden Puzzles out of England. They date back to 1920, their logo / marketing message is V for VICTORY, putting in the final piece. You can see, top right of box, victory sign.

If you need a GIFT for someone or something fun to do in the evening by yourself or with children / grand children you will enjoy their mini puzzle versions (~80-99 pieces).

Here are two that I have done, really enjoyed them.

I liked this one of San Francisco.

This came from an advertisement they sent me via email. I wanted you to see the mini puzzles come in a small round tin, so easy to transport.

Courtesy of Victory Wood Puzzles from an email ad.

Fall / Winter are coming, we can feel it in the weather, evenings getting dark early.

Puzzling is a wonderful way to pass the time by yourself or with others. Ideal as gifts too.

Have a great weekend! Happy PUZZLING!

Last chance – Stamps go up 4 cents, 7/12/26!

June 30, 2026brilliantviewpoint 19 Comments

I haven’t had to use stamps for a long time. When I was mailing a package the other day, the Post Mistress asked, “Will there be anything else, ie stamps?”

I saw the notice that stamps were going up July 12, 2026 by 4 cents. So, I bought some. I told her she could give me any pack, I wasn’t particular.

She pulled out these, “Baby Wild Animals.” They are cute.

So, if you need stamps. GET THEM NOW. Why pay extra if you don’t need to.

Have a great day!

A new way to unwind, a floating sound bath…

June 5, 2026brilliantviewpoint 19 Comments

We all have stress in our lives for different reasons. All we want is to relax and unwind.

Well, look at this. I saw it on social media, the website: Stillwater Symphony, offers luxury floating sound baths.

What do you think? Have you seen this before?

Have a relaxing weekend!

The Traveling Wooden Puzzle…

May 27, 2026brilliantviewpoint 24 Comments

I’m not normally a fan of wooden puzzles, the shapes are just so strange. However, my friend had posted this sea turtle puzzle she had done, which is so beautiful. So, she sent it to me to do and then return when done.

It’s my first “traveling” puzzle.

I’ve done the first step, sorted the pieces. Now, to tackle putting them together.

LOL – I’m always amused when people are doing something challenging and they say, “WISH ME LUCK!”

Is that what I should say, given this situation? Look at these pieces. I don’t know where to begin.

Look to the far right of the photo. They had some cute shaped pieces.

Ok… today is the day to tackle this beast of a puzzle!

What challenging project are you working on?

What do you see?

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026brilliantviewpoint 15 Comments

My daughter and I were driving and saw this statue. We went by too quickly for me to see WHY the statue was there.

Then I saw some murals, really nice.

Fun to see… I’ve seen some interesting billboards lately too, but alas, when driving can’t take a photo.

Enjoy the great weather. Well, if you are having nice weather, we are, FINALLY.

Will You Marry Me?

May 14, 2026brilliantviewpoint 22 Comments

For anyone who has gotten married… There is always a sweet or not so sweet story behind the proposal.

I was doing this fabulous White Mountain puzzle of Niagara Falls. As I was sorting the pieces, I realized there was this cute message at the top. LOVE that red plane too.

Reminded me of when my ex-husband proposed. He gave me a fake ring. At first glance, it looked like it could be real, but when I pulled the ring out of the ring box, it was adjustable. Meaning, the bottom of the ring was open, not closed, so I could adjust it to my finger. That was funny.

I’m sure there are even funnier stories out there…