Chilly mornings are upon us. But, for the moment, daytime temperatures are still rising to a nice and sunny warm. Great ending to a wonderful summer. As I write this post, it’s 79 degrees out on the deck. Vintage Roost is opening this Friday and Saturday for their Autumn Show. It will be open next Friday and Saturday also. So, September 20th & 21st 10-5 and then again on September 27th & 28th 10-5. Vintage Roost is located at 935 NW Scenic Dr., 1/2 mile off of Hwy 20, Albany, Ore.
Below are a couple of photos of what you’ll see at the Roost and then a preview of a few of the cards I’ve made for this show.
A Welcome to Vintage Roost
Display of Studio Meringue Cards
Grandma’s Watering CanAutumn Pin Oak on Stone Ridge Ave.Preserving Summer’s HarvestQueen Anne’s LaceCanal in Albany, Ore.Tomato SlicesSunflower and a WindmillThis Tartan Plaid Always Reminds Me Of My First School Lunchbox – it’s called: Wallace Clan PlaidFlowering Weed
This beautiful little flower is growing along side the street that we are building a house on. I have not identified it yet, if you recognize it let me know! I’ve made this photo into an Art Journal card. I’ve used my sewing machine to attach the photo and the card stock has a hint of speckle to it.
Thank you for visiting my website and I hope you can stop by Vintage Roost to enjoy the Autumn show!
Florence
I designed a high school graduation card this week and shot it in Black & White to keep it generic. Congratulations to all the graduating High School Seniors this year, including my niece Kylie!! Send me an email if you’d like to purchase one.
A Congratulations card for Graduating High School Seniors
May 24th and 25th will be the last two days of Vintage Roost’s Spring Opening. The hours are 10:00-5:00, and the Roost is located 1/2 mile off of Hwy 20 at 935 NW Scenic Drive in North Albany. Studio Meringue has some beautiful full color Spring blossom cards available plus Father’s Day, Birthday and Wedding cards too.
I love how the light came through the back of this sweet little pink rose.Kniphofia: Seeing this flower close-up is such a delightful perspective.Same flower photo as above, but with an aged filter.Spring shadows & taking a break with some Strawberry Lemonade.These beautiful tulips were in the conservatory at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. I cropped this photo and added an aged filter.These beautiful tulips were in the conservatory at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.Shapes of a Hosta.Tulip bouquet in the morning sun.Pretty Pink Rose.Tulips growing along the Siuslaw River in Florence, Oregon.Ione’s Mother’s Day Lilies.Lilies with an aged look.This Sepia toned Peony photo has a soft painterly quality, reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe.
Thanks for coming by, and check under “Studio Sundries” periodically for Studio notes and happenings….
Florence
Studio Meringue has got a new spring crop of cards available at Vintage Roost. You’ll see Mother’s Day, Birthday and Wedding cards. Plus a new Mr. & Mrs. luggage tag, perfect for tying to a wedding gift!
The Roost is opening May 3rd and will be open through May 25th – Fridays & Saturdays 10-5! Also available at the Roost: Handmade Gifts for the Home and Garden, Antiques, Collectibles, Fresh Baked Goods & more.
935 NW Scenic Dr., 1/2 mile off of Hwy 20.
Here are just a few of my card designs…
Antique Frame Roses for Mother’s DayLilacs and a CloudMarket Place Roses For Mother’s DayDeep Purple LilacAntique Frame RanunculusPortland Japanese Garden Cherry BlossomsDaisy Birthday WishesRose Wedding WishesCorvallis Saturday Market Flower CrateMr & Mrs Luggage Tags, with a French twist!Luggage Tags Reverse SideWedding Day Wish Dahlia
This weekend is the last for the Valentine Open House at Vintage Roost. February 8th & 9th 10:00am – 5:00pm. I have a couple of new cards I’d like to post that will be at the show. Click on the “Studio Sundries” tab above for a back story on one of them.
Cut tulips in my kitchen window on a sunny spring day.
Chocolate Truffles on my cake plate.
Wedding Wishes Card
Surprise! It’s not a cake it’s a 1960’s hat! But I’m going to pretend it’s a Cake!
Heart Themed Galvanized Ornaments to give to your Valentine.
Thank you for taking a look at what’s being created at Studio Meringue!
Mark these dates on your calendar: February 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th, 10:00am until 5:00pm
Studio Meringue will have new Valentine design cards at Vintage Roost this weekend and next! This is one of my favorite shows because all year long I snap photos of things that look like hearts to me and then when January comes I pull all my photos and see if any one of them will make a card I think others would enjoy giving to a friend or loved one. Below is a collection of heart shaped photos I’ve taken this year and a few best seller hold overs from the past couple of years.
The first two are photos I took when Larry and I visited So. California’s Disneyland last summer.
Small part of a Wall Mosaic in Disneyland’s “California Adventure” Park
We stayed in an RV Park walking distance from Disney and every night we watched fireworks in the night sky! I was excited to catch this heart shaped one as it lit up the sky.
Fireworks Show at DisneylandThis is Pink Yarrow I bought for my front porch planter. I double exposed it with an antique love letter, and if you look close you’ll see the words “Cupid’s dart.” 🙂I saw these heart shapes while visiting Casey’s friend Will’s new office. It’s a seashell cut in half.I like this new font I purchased and printed on this card. I think it’s similar to the writing on each conversation heart candy. Sort of missing spots and not perfect.I love how the colors of the tulips and candy compliment each other in this photo. The printed message also lends an old time feel.You may recognize this photo from past Valentine holidays. It has been a favorite of my card purchasing friends! I LOVE it too.This flower is actually a red dahlia. I cropped it very close – in order to see the heart shaped petals and then I gave it a more vintage pink color.Here are the conversation heart candies in full color!
During the second week of the Vintage Roost Valentine Opening, I’ll have these postcards available to purchase.
And for just .33 cents you can send a Valentine greeting postcard. These postcards are guaranteed to cause smiles and unbounded happiness. Sewn into a neat little cellophane package, just open – write your message – and they are ready to stamp and mail, just $2.00 each!
Cute little 4 x 6 postcard sewn up in a little package.Ready for your Valentine greeting and a stamp. Send your friend a heartwarming smile!
Vintage Roost is located at:
935 NW Scenic Dr. 1/2 mile off Hwy 20 in North Albany
On the way down the lane to Vintage Roost is this baby carriage filled with wool pillow love hearts.
Friday December 7th and Saturday the 8th are the last two days that Vintage Roost is open for the Christmas season. Here are a few of the new card designs that I have for sale at the Roost this weekend. My friend Julie is selling beautiful cookies and I’ve included a couple of photos of them for you to enjoy.
Vintage Roost dressed for the Holidays!
This card captures a vignette inside Vintage RoostTop Hat SantaOrnaments we remember from childhoodSame ornaments with an aged twistAdvent Tag Merry ChristmasJeweled OrnamentGift Tags made to tie onto your packages!Visions of Sugar Cookies, created by JulieSugar Snowflakes, created by Julie
Studio Meringue is wrapping up another year of being fortunate to sell cards at Vintage Roost! This enchanting little shop is now open for the Holidays. Here are the hours:
November 17th through December 8th:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 – 5:00
935 NW Scenic Dr., 1/2 mile off Hwy 20 in North Albany
Below is a selection of Holiday cards that Studio Meringue created and has available at Vintage Roost:
Santa Tag CardI embellished this photo of a snow covered twig bundle in our yard last winter with a Cardinal form I cut out and painted.Larry and I made this Snowman while staying with good friends at their cabin. Not minutes after we finished it, the dogs discovered the chocolate truffle buttons and eyes and ate them!In Our Backyard Last WinterFor those with Birthdays in November, December or January, Amaryllis Greetings.Let it Snow!Happy Holidays Snowflake YarnballCandy Canes for you!Candy Canes and a Tart TinSilhouette Santa with a Season’s GreetingMusic Sheet Silhouette SantaHand Penciled Dictionary Page Silhouette Santa. Art journal card.
If you can’t visit Vintage Roost you may purchase cards directly from Studio Meringue and I will personally deliver them all tied up in a nice package. Cards are $3 each, or if you’d like more than one friend to enjoy a hand created holiday card, the price for a “Studio Six” is $15. Art Journal cards are $4 each. These cards include hand-added touches. You may contact me though the “Place Your Request” tab above.
