This vintage-style cheese label artwork celebrates Tomme de Savoie, a traditional French cheese from the Alpine region of Savoie. The design features a Tarine or Tarentaise breed of cow, whose rich milk is used to produce this iconic cheese. Tomme de Savoie is a semi-soft, raw cow’s milk cheese with a distinctive rustic gray rind and a firm yet creamy interior. Its earthy, nutty flavor with subtle grassy notes makes it a favorite among cheese lovers. Often enjoyed with crusty bread, cured meats, and crisp white wines, it embodies the artisanal traditions of the French Alps. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and those who appreciate European heritage, this piece adds a touch of rustic charm to a farmhouse kitchen, dining space, or specialty cheese shop.

In 1985, a train trip to visit friends introduced Loyd and Laura Meissenburg to the beauty and serenity of Northwest Montana. Enchanted by the small lakeside town of Bigfork, they made the bold decision to sell their home and relocate, finding true nirvana amidst the mountains and setting up a tiny gift shop attached to a bar in Bigfork. The shop laid the foundation for what was to come.

Loyd, who had been dabbling in cartooning and surfing, was encouraged to take an art class taught by Eric Titlebaum, a cartoonist of Playboy Magazine notoriety. With time to tinker during the desolate winters, Laura began asking Loyd to create merchandise for their shop. Recognizing the untapped potential of the skiing crowd, they started designing and producing unique wood and metal signs inspired by vintage ephemera.

What began as a few souvenir signs quickly grew into a full-fledged business. From making homemade inks in a microwave and duct-taping makeshift equipment, they evolved into a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,000 signs in their collection. Meissenburg Designs was born, combining their passion for art and craftsmanship to create distinct, high-quality signs.

Through collaboration and a can-do attitude, they have tackled projects large and small, challenging and growing their capabilities beyond anything they could have imagined. Being stubborn has its rewards!