This quiet, marsupial-filled LEGO scene from Jane Gibbons-Eyre is exactly the vibe I want as I head into a much-needed vacation from work. The posing on her two koalas is fantastic, as are the perfectly-scaled chairs they’re sitting in. In fact, all the items in this tableau feel well-crafted and deliberate. The record player, the plie of books, the plate of food, the lamp – each piece stands on it’s own as an individual creation, and also as one part of a larger scene.

From this angle, you can see the coffee-drinking koala’s cane, a beautiful build in three parts. I also love the conscious choice of the magnifying glass on top of the pile of books. Along with the other koala’s walker, they immediately add to the story behind this build. Without any indication given in character construction, these items immediately date this koala pair as in their later years.

And here’s a shot of the knitting koala. Looking at this, I immediately hear the click-clacking needles as the afghan slowly inches toward the floor. And I particularly like the textures and patterns in the yellow armchair, totally resembling something my grandparents would have owned.

But my favorite part of the build, by far, has got to be that adorable orange and white cat. Its mid-stretch pose really locks in the vibe of a quiet, sleepy evening. And the shaping of the animal without too many specialized bricks is absolutely magnificent!