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LEGO Sets I’m Determined to Build Someday (and Some I Already Have)
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items Building LEGO is one of my favorite forms of self-care. There’s something so calming about putting on some good music and unwinding with a fun build. It’s the perfect mix of zoning out and using my brain, and I love it! These are the sets I dream of ...
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Small Sets: Under 1,000 pieces
Medium Sets: 1,000-3,000 pieces
Large Sets: 3,000-6,000 pieces
Extra Large Sets: 6,000+ pieces
Sets I’ve Built and Love!
Small Sets: Under 1,000 pieces
Quick, satisfying builds that don’t take forever but still look amazing. Perfect for when you want a little LEGO joy without committing to a multi-day project
I can totally imagine these little LEGO insects sprinkled among my books and other knick-knacks 🪲 I love them all, but the Hercules Beetle is definitely my favorite. With 474 pieces, it’s a lighter build but still detailed and a perfect conversation...
The Insect Collection 21342 | LEGO®
My husband got me one of these LEGO flower bouquets for Valentine’s Day one year, and now I need them all 🌸 Who needs real flowers when you can have LEGO blooms all over the house? This set is beautiful, and knowing how much fun I had building the o...
Wildflower Bouquet 10313 | LEGO®
Give me all the LEGO flowers, please! 🌸 There’s a great mix of blooms in this set, and I love the greenery. Another colorful build that would brighten up any space (I’m gonna need more vases 🤭).
Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet 10342 | LEGO®
Do I need more Christmas decorations? Probably not, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to display this poinsettia on a shelf during the holidays.
Poinsettia 10370 | The Botanical Collection | LEGO®
This LEGO Kingfisher would be such a cute display piece on a bookshelf 🐦 I love the blue color and the water effect on the base. Plus, my toddler is obsessed with birds, so this one would definitely be a family favorite.
Kingfisher Bird 10331 | LEGO®
This Halloween LEGO wreath is so fun! 🦇 I love the little bat at the top. My Halloween decorations are a bit sparse, so this would be a perfect, festive addition.
Halloween Wreath 40825 | LEGO®
The bluebells in this set are so cute! 💙 I love the colors, they really do make me happy, just like the set’s name. This little bouquet in a clear vase would be perfect on an end table to add some color.
Petite Sunny Bouquet 10347 | The Botanical Collection LEGO®
The colors on this LEGO Altar of the Dead are so vibrant! 💀🌸 I love all the flowers, especially the ones in the eyes, and the pieces they used for the teeth are perfect. Plus, it looks like a whole new set when you turn it around! There are so many...
Altar of the Dead 40811 | LEGO®
These LEGO postcards are so cute! I’ve been to Italy, and I love how many places are represented here. That little David statue?! Are you kidding? So fun! I’d love to display this next to a photo from my travels.
Italy Postcard 40818 | LEGO
Ever since I chose a flamingo for my Zooland project in 3rd grade, I’ve loved them! 🦩 I love that you can pose this LEGO flamingo in different ways, and even mix it up by building a cockatoo or axolotl.
Wild Animals: Pink Flamingo 31170
Medium Sets: 1,000-3,000 pieces
These take a bit more focus and time, but I love diving into them over a weekend. Fun, satisfying, and display-worthy right away
As a lifelong Hocus Pocus (and Bette Midler!) fan, I definitely shrieked when this set was announced. The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage has so many fun little details, and the Winifred mini-fig is everything 🤩 It’s a 2,300+ piece build, so definitely a...
Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage 21341 | LEGO®
LEGO Art meets classic art?! Yes, please 🌻 I’m already picturing this on a gallery wall in my living room. it’s the perfect mix of playful and timeless. This set is a build I can’t wait to dive into (and then proudly display).
Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers 31215 | LEGO®
I love that this LEGO wreath can be displayed as a traditional hanging wreath or as a table centerpiece. It linens makes me want more than one so I can display both at the same time 🤭 Regardless, I think both options would add a fun and festive touc...
Wreath 10340 | The Botanical Collection | LEGO®
Large Sets: 3,000-6,000 pieces
Larger projects that take a few days (or weeks, if I get distracted 😅). I love how immersive these builds are—perfect for sinking into and zoning out while still using my brain
I’m a sucker for building buildings, and you can’t get more iconic than the Home Alone house. I’m usually a build-once-and-display kind of person, but this one feels perfect to rebuild every year as a holiday tradition. With 3,955 pieces (!!) and fiv...
Home Alone 21330 | LEGO®
Extra Large Sets: 6,000+ pieces
The kind of set that feels like an experience. They might end up taking me forever, but I love the process and the amount of detail. Totally worth it for a big display piece I’ll remember building
Am I a Lord of the Rings fan? Not really 🫢 I’ve seen some of the films, but it’s not usually my thing (I know, I know 🙈). That said… this set is stunning. The roof tiles look so satisfying to build, and all the little leaves… chef’s kiss. I’d love ...
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RIVENDELL™ 10316
Sets I’ve Built and Love!
I’m going to need two of these because you can build a fox and a squirrel, two of my favorites! For now, I’ve built the fox, and really enjoyed the build. Foxes hold a special meaning for my family, so this one was a must, and it has a special spot o...
Forest Animals: Red Fox 31154
This was the first LEGO set I built after having my baby. It was the perfect, simple build for a time when free time was limited, and I couldn’t sit for long after my c-section. I love the colors, the different poses, and that you can also build a dr...
Exotic Peacock 31157 | Creator 3-in-1 | LEGO®
This LEGO Bonsai Tree was one my husband really wanted, and I’m so glad I got it for him. It’s another build that works beautifully as display decor, and you can even choose green or pink leaves depending on the season. And if you look closely, the p...
Bonsai Tree 10281 | The Botanical Collection
My husband gifted me this LEGO Flower Bouquet for Valentine’s Day one year, and it’s been on display ever since. It’s definitely the reason I now want all the other LEGO flower sets! The build was fun, light, but not so simple that I finished it too ...
Flower Bouquet 10280 | The Botanical Collection
One of my goals is to have a full LEGO Christmas village - because how fun would that be?! This was our first Christmas set, and I love all the little details. The tiny waffle maker area is my favorite. This one is unfortunately retired, but I do see...
Elf Club House 10275 | LEGO® Icons | Retired
This is another addition to our LEGO Christmas village, and as usual, the attention to detail is amazing. I love the Dalmatian minifig, the ice skating rink, the tiny saxophone piece, and the little baby minifig! We absolutely love this one.
Winter Village Fire Station 10263 | Retired