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Ahoy, Matey! | a Pirate Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on September 19, 2012

Red Black Green and Leather Pirate Party Color Palette by DelphineShiver me timbers, this is a crazy snapshot, isn’t it? Just a couple of pirates hanging about the Charleston Harbor. Don’t you love the jewelry the tall pirate is sporting? And the tights? Trés chic. I think the red, leather, black, linen and malachite green palette would be so fun for a kids’ party color palette. A pirate party sounds like just the thing to ease into fall. Bonus: invite the parents and it’s a great excuse to whip up a batch of grog.

BTW, today is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Here is some advanced pirate lingo for those of you who want to know how to talk like a pirate: bung hole –  The stopper in food storage barrels is called the bung, and the hole is the bung hole.  For realsies.

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At the Pier | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on September 13, 2012

Charleston Harbor Color Palette Sea Green and Cement GrayHere’s another end of summer, faded beach green inspired color palette. My favorite, can’t you tell? This one is a photo my son snapped in the Charleston Harbor. I love the distressed, faded cement grays and sea green colors … with a teeny tiny pop of yellow.

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Arizona Cactus Cocktail Napkins and Stir Sticks | Haute off the Press

by Erika Firm Posted on August 30, 2012

arizona cactus custom cocktail napkins and stir sticks in green and goldArizona Cactus has always been one of my favorite Delphine designs. I love the Saguaro Cactus and Prickly Pear Cactus illustrations my mom drew for us. Custom cocktail napkins and stir sticks are such a fun way to brighten up a bar, don’t you think? Much nicer than the boring white napkins and tiny black coffee stirrers that most catering companies provide, right?

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Vintage Green Porch Chairs | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on August 14, 2012

Vintage Green and Teal Color Palette Porch ChairsAquamarines, blues and greens are my very favorite colors, especially when paired with cool gray and whites. Perfect summer color palette! Palette inspired by vintage porch chairs outside Butcher and Bee restaurant in Charleston.

//photo: Erika Firm | Delphine

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Goldfish Windowsill | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on August 7, 2012

Goldfish and Lilypad Green Color PaletteGoldfish, Lilypad, Copper, Blonde and Eucalyptus color palette. Goldfish painting and Portrait of Erika paintings by my super talented mom, Béatrice Firm. Cat sculpture by my super talented son, Alexander.

//photo: Erika Firm  | Delphine

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Summer Peach and Turquoise | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on July 31, 2012

Peach Nectarine Mint and Turquoise Color Palette by DelphineThe other day my son and I had a summer snack of local South Carolina peaches and nectarines still warm from the sun, with homemade biscuits fresh from the oven. Yummy.

I couldn’t help but to snap a picture. The pretty combo of the sun faded orange, turquoise and green colors together made me smile.

//photo: Erika Firm | Delphine

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Haute off the Press | Charleston Stitch Letterpress Invitation in Keylime Green

by Erika Firm Posted on July 31, 2012

charleston stitch letterpress wedding invitation in keylime green and grayCharleston Stitch is an invitation design near and dear to my heart. I designed at the request of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine (my all time favorite magazine … I’ve been a fan since the very first issue), with my once and again hometown of Charleston as the inspiration. This example is shown letterpressed in gorgeous keylime and champagne inks on thick off-white 100 percent cotton paper.

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Neon Green Edge Painted Letterpress Cards

by Erika Firm Posted on June 19, 2012

Green neon edge painted letterpress cards by DelphineHoly Neon Green! Bust out the sunglasses!!!! My fabulous new neon green edge painted letterpress business cards are back from press. I LOVE love love love love them. Check out the neon shadow they cast on the desk. Snazzy, right?

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J. R. Watkins Natural Apothecary | Nice Package

by Erika Firm Posted on March 26, 2012

J.R. Watkins Package DesignYou all (or, now that I’m back home in SC, “y’all”) know I’m a sucker for package design. I love the J. R. Watkins packaging so much that I now skip the tedious step of transferring dish soap and hand soap to another container. I just leave them out on my sink! I first spotted them at Target, but there are lots more products for sale directly from J. R. Watkins and next time I run low I’m going to order directly from the source.

I do some package design for a Scandinavian apothecary, and my goal is always to design something that the user will display on their counter, not hide in a cabinet. From a designer’s perspective, this brand is getting it right: the branding and design is consistent, but not boring. The color palette references the scent of the product, and I like how they have left the actual product clear/free of dyes. I looked around the web and can’t find credit for who is responsible for the design, so I think they are doing it in house. Love it!

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Papershell Pecan Trees | Nice Package

by Erika Firm Posted on March 12, 2012

Papershell Pecan Trees Packaging DesignWhile out shopping for supplies for the new house last weekend I saw this cool packaging at the local Lowe’s garden center. I love the retro illustration and typography.

photo//Erika Firm

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March 2012

by Erika Firm Posted on March 5, 2012

Happy March, friends. It’s been a crazy week so far. We moved all the way to John’s Island (a couple of minutes outside of Charleston, SC) from Southern California!!! March is a month for new beginnings: rainy days lead to my favorite thing: spring green everywhere. I live across the street from a tidal marsh now, and CANNOT WAIT to see the Lowcountry turn from straw brown to spring green over the next few weeks.

 

Sidenote: That’s our 2012 calendar in the photo. We’re out of stock now, but after we open all our boxes we may come across a couple more. Shout if you’d like to order one and we’ll set it aside for you.

 

 

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I Love Turquoise

by Erika Firm Posted on February 1, 2012

I Love the Color TurquoiseI do love the color turquoise so so much. Turquoise reminds me of happy days sailing, snorkeling, and lounging about with my family.  Green is my absolute most favorite color in the world, but turquoise is a close second. It’s the color right next to green on the color wheel, so it’s no surprise that I love it so.  Looks lovely paired with gold accents, don’t you think?

Some beauties representing my fave color of the moment: No. 1 Cotton taffeta J. Crew strapless party dress in fresh emerald   No. 2 Pretty Elva Fields  ”Keeping Them Close” turquoise triple strand necklace with gold accents   No. 3  “Slapper” turquoise Butter nail polish  for my toes  No. 4  Preppy Sperry Top-Siders in pretty aqua (reminds me of my preppy middle school days)    No. 5  beautiful photo of SoCal lifeguard tower by the super talented friend Jessica Davis. 

By the way, this is an example of one of the type of posts students will be learning how to create today at Camp Delphine! 

 

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Crystallized Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on January 10, 2012

crystal bead color paletteLast weekend I went to the Gem Faire at the Del Mar Fairgrounds with Mom. I picked up a few strands of crystals and beads. Can’t wait to show you what she makes for me. I’m particularly excited about the big natural crystals (the white ones that look like rocks). I’m going to have so many shiny and sparkly new necklaces that I will just have to find reasons to leave the studio so I can wear them.

I think the vendors at the show (which is open to the public, by the way … you don’t need to have a wholesale license) picked up on the colors of my outfit—comfy jeans, grey sweater, pale green + taupe purse, neutral accessories—and kept showing me strands of the same color beads. It totally worked: I liked their suggestions and they made sales. It’s a great tip to remember when you’re exhibiting at a trade show: make suggestions to buyers. As a buyer, shows are totally overwhelming. A little nudge in the right direction is welcome in my book.

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Chic Office Accessories on Sale

by Erika Firm Posted on January 6, 2012

chic office accessories from russell and hazelLe SQUEAL!!!! Russell + Hazel is having an awesome office accessories sale over on One Kings Lane. See you there! I have my eye on that zip up folio.

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Happy New Year

by Erika Firm Posted on January 1, 2012

Desktop 2012 Calendar by Delphine

Happy New Year! I’m so excited for 2012. It’s going to be great, right?

 

Sidenote: Our 2012 calendar is now in stock! It’s our most colorful one yet, and is printed on cozy 100 percent cotton paper.

 

 

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