Familiar Strangers

Name: Familiar Strangers
Brand: New York Puzzle Company
SKU: NPZJH2641
Price: 29.0 USD
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Janet Hill

Every painting tells a story, and in this captivating collage, each portrait offers a glimpse into a world that feels both curious and familiar. A gallery of expressive characters invites you to linger, look closer, and enjoy a richly imaginative puzzling experience.

1000

Pieces

19.25 × 26.625 in

Finished size

Random cut

Piece cut

USA

Made in

Difficulty Moderate · 8 to 12 hours

A wall of portraits becomes a collection of stories waiting to be discovered in Familiar Strangers, a whimsical 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Janet Hill. Fourteen framed characters gaze out from their frames, each one hinting at a life beyond the canvas and a narrative just out of reach.

Some subjects pose alongside beloved companions—a cat, a bird, butterflies, an alligator, even a bejeweled turtle—while others hide behind masks or suggest secrets of time travel. Whether set outdoors, in a studio, or at home, these portraits blur the line between stranger and acquaintance, rewarding close looking with playful and mysterious details.

Perfect for fans of Janet Hill, portrait art, and imaginative storytelling. Pair this with Strange Dreams, Hares to the Throne, for more satisfying collage portraits.

Whimsical Painting by Artist Janet Hill
1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Finished Puzzle Size: 19.25"x26.625"
Linen Style Finish to reduce glare
Made in USA
Recommended Age: 13+ Years

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About The Artist

Janet Hill

Janet Hill is a painter and children's book author/illustrator. Her work is both elegant and whimsical, and her painting style evokes a sense of nostalgia, mystery and humor. Janet has written and illustrated three books - Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess, Miss Mink: Life Lessons for a Cat Countess, and Lucy Crisp and the Vanishing House.

All Janet Hill puzzles (41)

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in a puzzle advent calendar?

Each calendar holds 24 mini jigsaw puzzles, one for every day from December 1 to December 24. Every puzzle has 100 pieces and comes in its own numbered box, all tucked inside a decorative 13" × 13.75" outer box.

How big is each finished puzzle?

Each mini is 100 pieces and small enough to solve on a coffee table or tray. Finished sizes by calendar:

Janet Hill Advent Calendar: 7" × 9"
Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar: 7" × 9" and 8" × 8"
Harry Potter Advent Calendar: 9" × 7" and 7" × 9"
New Yorker Advent Calendar 2nd Edition: 7" × 9"

How long does each puzzle take?

Each 100-piece mini takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your skill level. Just right for a daily puzzle break.

Will the pieces from different days get mixed up?

No. Each puzzle comes in its own small box, so the pieces stay separate until you open that day.

Do I have to open the puzzles in order?

The boxes are numbered 1 to 24, but there are no rules. Open one a day, catch up on a few at once, or save the whole set for a long winter weekend.

Is it too late to start after December 1?

Not at all. Start whenever it arrives and catch up on the days you missed, or treat it as 24 small puzzles to enjoy all winter.

What can I do with the puzzles after Christmas?

Keep them. Each mini goes back in its box, so you can puzzle them again next year, frame a favorite, or tuck a few into stockings and gift bags.

Some customers save their calendar and complete it any time of year. It's a perfect way to focus, challenge yourself and unplug, whatever the season.

Is a puzzle advent calendar a good gift?

Yes. It lasts all December, gives a calm few minutes every day, and leaves the recipient with 24 puzzles to keep, unlike chocolate or beauty samples that are gone in a moment.

Because the puzzles can be done again and again, the gift lasts for years and can become a holiday tradition of its own.