Samael the Cat
What's your name?
Samael
Where are you based?
France, near Paris
Tell us about what your ordinary day looks like.
It depends on the season, during summer I like to wake up early and go outside, playing with my human but during winter, I love to sleep all day long, near the fireplace, on the puzzle table or on my human knees.
How did you get into the world of puzzling?
Me and my human are puzzling since only 9 months, thanks to Caro From Woodland, a French artist who write books, create cards, posters, mugs…. and puzzles! We picked up a puzzle for the autumn season: a cozy kitchen, small (only 500 pieces). Since that day, we discovered a lot of beautiful brands and illustrators, and we cannot stop puzzling!
What makes you keep puzzling & how often do you puzzle?
We like to see the illustration come together, piece by piece. This moment is very relaxing and so peaceful, a kind of disconnection from the entire world. We puzzle almost every day, it can be just for 30 minutes with mini puzzles or for many hours.
What is your favorite type of puzzle?
We don't have any favorite type- when we choose a puzzle, it's a mix of different brands, illustrations & feelings. We like puzzles from 99 to 1000 pieces, 99 pieces is the perfect one for a coffee break. We also like wooden puzzles, it's a unique experience. We remember that there is always a real illustrator behind the puzzle, and it's important to support creativity.
During puzzling sessions, do you listen to anything or puzzle in silence?
When we are outside we appreciate the sounds of the nature with the birds, or just the silence. But in the house, we always put some music, from sweet lofi to loud metal.
If you were to describe what puzzling means to you, what would it be?
It's a moment of serenity, puzzles allows us to create a safe place with so many possibilities: one day it's Dinner Time in a kitchen with a lovely white cat, the next day it's a Sweet Pastry with many many breads (yes we are food lovers), and the other day you're looking inside an Apothecary's Cabinet. It's also a great way to share with such a lovely puzzle community.
Tell us about your other interests & joys.
We love video games, from The Legend of Zelda to Silent Hill. Right now we play to Death Stranding 2, which is a masterpiece. We also like gardening, cooking, seeing friends, reading, taking a walk in the forest. Globally we're enjoying a slow & hygge life.
Do you have anything you want to share?
Meow!
