Fall Colors at the Studio

My neighbor has a Walnut tree in their yard that we enjoy the shade from during the Summer. For quite a few years I’ve watched to see what day that all its leaves fall, because literally it happens in a time span of one or two days. It happens in November and if not on its own it’s helped by the first frost. A couple of times right around Veteran’s Day I’ve sat in our window seat and watched the leaves fall like snow.
At the present time there are just a few gold leaves on the tree, so we’ve got a few more weeks of green!

Studio Meringue has a Fall line of cards and below are just a few that should remind you of the clear crisp days ahead of us.

Ghost Pumpkin
Ghost Pumpkins
Tangent Harvest Festival
Tangent Harvest Festival Flowers

Every September the little town of Tangent, Or. has a Harvest Festival. Their Fire Department puts on a Pancake Breakfast and this year I enjoyed their table decorations. Starting out an early Fall morning at their breakfast in September is a nice way to get into the spirit of the season.

Fancy Gourds
Fancy Gourds
Fall Sunflower
Fall Sunflower

The birds are enjoying this Sunflower that came up as a volunteer in my backyard.

A Murder of Crows
Crows (or Ravens)

Speaking of birds, I watched a great documentary about a Crow study being done at Washington University. Did you know that a grouping of Crows is called a “murder?” Also, the difference between a Crow and a Raven is the size, a Raven is larger. My new series of Art Journal Cards pays homage to the Crow.

Art Journal Crow
Art Journal Crow
Pumpkins at a Crow Concert
Pumpkins at a Crow Concert

A friend of mine said this photo looks like pumpkins at a Crow concert!

Late Sun Pumpkins
Late Sun Pumpkins
Ghost Pumpkins
Ghost Pumpkins
Carrot Bunch
Saturday Market Carrot Bunch
Dahlia
Dahlia - Wow

I love the colors in this photo. The dahlia itself is a magnificent work of nature and it reminds me of a fireworks burst, but the cloth in the background lends a few complimentary colors that bring nice nuances to the whole photo.

Sunrose - Helianthemum
Sunrose - Helianthemum
Raspberry
Paul's Raspberries

This summer my brother had a garden filled with wonderful flowers, tomatoes and various berries. I took this photo at the end of the season when there were just a few Raspberries left.

Quilt Loft Display
Quilt Loft Display

Area Quilt shops are having a “Shop Hop” this month and The Quilt Loft in downtown Albany is on the map for it. Studio Meringue has a collection of “sewing themed” cards, gift bags and gift tags for sale at The Quilt Loft. Below are a couple of examples.

Dressform
Dressform Card
Baby Quilt
Baby Quilt

This is a card photo of the quilt my Grandmother Westerman made for me, waaaaayyyyyy back in 1958! I’m surprised it’s still in one piece! There is not one stitch done on a sewing machine. Truly handmade.

Gift Bags & Gift Tags
Gift Bags & Gift Tags

And finally, a peek at a Studio Meringue holiday card in the works……

Typewriter Key Greeting
Typewriter Key Greeting

Thank you for taking a look at just a small portion of my Fall Line-up of products.

If you have any questions just click on the “Contact” or “Place your request” link above and send me a message!

A wonderful season to you!

Florence