A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles

Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles

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Fly Me to the Moon

Austrian puzzle maker Stephan Baumegger is having a blast. His complex interlocking puzzle designs are celebrated by enthusiasts the world over.

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Hydrant

The Hydrant was Austrian puzzle designer Stephan Baumegger’s sensational entry in the 2018 International Puzzle Design Competition, where it garnered him a top ten vote award.

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Spheres

“I have hardly anything in common with myself and should stand very quietly in a corner, content that I can breathe.” ― Franz Kafka

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Moulin Rouge

With a stroke of his pencil and paintbrush, the famous French painter Toulouse-Lautrec released his art on the world so that it might live. His philosophy might also give insight into the driving force behind the desire to solve a puzzle box – as an inherent act of life itself, perhaps.

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