Jigsaw Journal

When it comes to Christmas gifting, we’re all hunting for that present, the one that feels personal, thoughtful, beautiful to unwrap… and actually gets used.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done every kind of puzzle there is, it’s time to meet the hexagon.

Every puzzle has a moment that makes you smile — that one final piece that fits just right. For us, it’s the house piece.

We like to think every puzzle we create is a small work of art, but winning Best New Product at the Home & Gift NZ trade show really took things up a notch. Earlier this year, we showcased our puzzle range along with featuring the new designs launching prior to Christmas, we had amazing feedback on all the new designs which was a huge win and little did we know judges and visitors were behind the scenes voting for us. So when our name was called out for Best New Product, we could hardly believe it. The trophy itself has been proudly on display ever since. And now we can finally say — the winning product was our new hexagon puzzle. We’re a small Kiwi brand with big ideas, and this award reminds us that innovation, quality, and a love of design are key for our future. Shop hexagon puzzles here

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift this year, stop right here. Jolly Good might just be the most festive way to bring everyone together this season. Here’s why: It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Puzzles are one of those gifts that suit everyone — friends, family, or that hard-to-buy-for person. It’s full of festive cheer. Jolly Good features bright, joyful artwork that captures the best bits of Christmas. It’s beautifully made. Like all our puzzles, it’s crafted to premium quality with thick, matte pieces and vibrant art by a local Kiwi artist. It connects people. Christmas is all about slowing down, chatting, and spending time together — and nothing does that better than a puzzle. It’s something different. A hexagon shape, a house centre piece, and design-led packaging make it a gift they’ll actually remember. Wrap it up, pop it under the tree, and watch everyone’s face light up when they realise this isn’t just another puzzle — it’s a PieceHouse hexagon one. Shop Jolly Good here

So you’ve got your first PieceHouse hexagon puzzle, here are our top tips for making the most of it!

At PieceHouse, we love pushing boundaries and we wanted to do something a bit different, there are many round puzzles on the market so we didn't want to follow that path we wanted to lead the way with something unique. The hexagon shape came to mind, we looked into this further and saw that no one really was doing jigsaw puzzles as this shape so we were onto a winner. 

I was always drawn to the arts, ditching science and maths whenever I could in favour of photography, painting and anything hands on. In the early stages of my career, I wasn’t working in a creative field necessarily, but I kept art close, always painting or drawing in my own time.

A lifelong artist with an eclectic style, Gerad’s creative journey spans everything from painting and drawing to digital design and animation. He finds inspiration in music, movement, and good conversation—often painting to the sound of National Radio.