Tag Archives: turquoise

Pet Sitter Logo and Identity | branding by Delphine

by Erika Firm Posted on February 11, 2013

It was so much fun to design this playful logo for Jany Columbo, a pet sitter (and pet lover) based in Charleston, South Carolina. Taking care of someone else’s pet is serious stuff, but a big part of the job is play, and I wanted that aspect to shine through with the branding. Jany has a bright, cheerful personality and a genuine love of animals, thus the bright colors and fun animal graphics.

The bright, fun color palette was inspired by the outdoors: turquoise sky, green grass, and sunshine yellow. I chose a strong, modern font with a little bit of quirkiness. The bright graphics and bold font choice imply trust and stability, but nothing is too serious looking, since I wanted to stress the importance of play.

We’re still working on some other elements, including a report card for pets and a website, so check back in a few weeks.

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sketchbook peek: metallics & navy

things i heart, but first purchased because of the packaging

Modern Industrial Letterpress Business Cards

Chromatic & Co. Paper Goods | Branding by Delphine

Posted in branded by delphine, color | Tagged branded by delphine, branding, business cards, by delphine, cats, charleston, color, designed by delphine, dogs, green, identity, jany, logo, logo design, pets, turquoise, yellow | Leave a comment

At the Pier | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on September 13, 2012

Here’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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jewel tones

Erika Firm featured in Arts + Power issue of Riviera Magazine

Ahoy, Matey! | a Pirate Color Palette

Silver and Gold: Serve in Style

Posted in color, color palette | Tagged beach, blue, charleston, color, color palette, gray, green, grey, harbor, sea, turquoise | Leave a comment

Summer Peach and Turquoise | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on July 31, 2012

The 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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kids party: scooch is 5

Wonderland Wedding Invitations featured in The Knot Fall-Winter 2011

Boiled Peanuts | A Classic Color Palette

Silver and Gold: Serve in Style

Posted in color, color palette | Tagged brown, charleston, color, color palette, green, natural, neutral, peach, south carolina, summer, sunny, turquoise | 1 Comment

Hand Lettered Signage at the Laundromat | Color Palette

by Erika Firm Posted on March 16, 2012

I love this hand lettered sign from the local laundromat. The turquoise, black, yellow and red color palette is pretty retro cool, too, don’t you think?

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motif we love: sea urchins

yellow table

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Consultant Logo and Identity | Branding by Delphine

Posted in color, color palette, fonts | Tagged beach glass, black, color palette, colors, freesia, hand lettered, inspiration, jet black, john's island, laundromat, red, sc, sign, signage, turquoise, typography, yellow | 1 Comment

I Love Turquoise

by Erika Firm Posted on February 1, 2012

I 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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spring skirt

if only i had somewhere to go ...

font geek moment: SALE

Goldfish Windowsill | Color Palette

Posted in camp delphine workshops, color, wish list | Tagged camp delphine, color, erika firm, gold, green, jessica davis, photography, turquoise, wish list, workshops | Leave a comment

Beach Scavenger Hunt Birthday Party

by Erika Firm Posted on January 20, 2012

It’s hard to believe my little one is already eight years old! This year for his birthday he requested a beach party scavenger hunt at Seaside Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

The kids got “a little” wet (some of them actually went swimming!) and had a blast searching for treasures like sea anemones, feathers, shells, lobster, surfers, swimming dogs, and whales. We spotted nearly everything on the list (including swimming dogs, excluding whales).

We celebrated with pizza, cupcakes and lemonade for the kiddos … and yummy cheese, warm coffee and cupcakes for the parents. One of the best parts of the party for me is the crazy easy setup and break down … all I brought was snacks, a drink bucket, a rollup portable table and some picnic blankets. I let Mother Nature do ALL the decorating! I did put together some goodie bags for the kids, with custom stickers, candy and a whoopie cushion. They are 8 year olds, after all. What could be better than sugar and a whoopie cushion?!

Happy birthday to my little guppy!

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easter bunny

inspired by charleston

new delphine ad

Moretti Polenta | Nice Package

Posted in invitations, kids, parties, party favors | Tagged beach, birthday, blue, california, kids, parties, party, party planning, real invitation, turquoise | 2 Comments

Haute off the Press: CARNIVAL Wedding Invitation

by Erika Firm Posted on October 14, 2011

Here’s a peek at one of our newest wedding invitation designs, CARNIVAL. It was inspired by summer afternoons at the local county fair, circus posters, popcorn, and stripy straws.

It’s one of the new designs in our Signature Collection wedding album, in stores now.

Carnival wedding invitation shown in red and robin’s egg turquoise blue, printed on 100 percent cotton paper, with matching cotton envelope and robin’s egg turquoise printed envelope liner. Design ©Delphine.

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sneak peek

inspired by charleston

Neighborhood S'mores Party

New: Lace Wedding Invitation

Posted in haute off the press, invitations | Tagged by delphine, Carnival, circus, delphine, design, envelope liner, graphic design, haute off the press, invitations, new, red, robin's egg, signature collection, straw, stripes, ticket, turquoise, wedding invitations | 1 Comment

haute off the press: sullivan butterfly cocktail napkin

by Erika Firm Posted on July 19, 2011

Haute off the press: a cute SULLIVAN butterfly cocktail napkin. White and turquoise look so nice together. Perfect for a summer event.

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new from charleston collection: acorns

logo design: here comes the bride

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

Black Edge Painted Letterpress Business Cards

Posted in haute off the press | Tagged butterfly, by delphine, cocktail, delphine, design, graphic design, haute off the press, napkin, party favor, robin's egg, Sullivan, turquoise, white | Leave a comment

color palette: mountain café

by Erika Firm Posted on January 3, 2011

For most people, the book on holidays is shut, done, over. But for those of us who design wholesale products, the holidays are never over! In fact, I’m thinking about my next Christmas holiday collection already. I’m taking inspiration from this photograph I shot last week near Angeles State Forest of a cute café. I think the color palette of faded turquoise and reddish-pinkish-orange will be lovely for a series of holiday cards. Peppermint, spruce, cinnamon, ginger and marshmallow — the perfect wintery color palette. I can see the snowflakes, candy canes, cups of steaming cocoa, and gingerbread men dancing across cards already.

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happy summer color

New: Lace Wedding Invitation

Bougainvillea

It's a Beautiful Day

Posted in color, color palette, inspiration | Tagged cafe, christmas, cinnamon, color, color palette, colors, ginger, grey, holiday, inspiration, marshmallow, mountain, palette, peppermint, pink, red, spruce, turquoise | Leave a comment

bedroom design

by Erika Firm Posted on September 27, 2010

Is it wrong to base an entire bedroom redesign around a carafe shaped like a pill? I think not. And I’m pretty sure Mr. Jonathan Adler would be pleased to hear it.

Awesome turquoise pill carafe by Jonathan Adler.

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inspired by mother nature

van gogh & the colors of the night

color trend: paisley

Jason Wu Striped Dress Color Palette

Posted in inspiration, wish list | Tagged bedroom, décor, design, home, home decor, home life, inspiration, interior design, turquoise, wish list | Leave a comment

new delphine ink color: peacock

by Erika Firm Posted on August 2, 2010

We’ve just added eight new ink colors to the Delphine ink palette on our website! Peacock is one of my faves. It looks oh so lovely paired with “classic” Delphine inks:marine, bleu, shitake, and another new ink color: Beach Glass. It’s rich, romantic, elegant and yummy.

Images: zipper case by Chance Co.; peacock bridesmaid dress by J.Crew; bathing suite by Issa from Net-A-Porter; espadrille sneakers from Talbots.

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travel with list cont.

silver loveliness

studio makeover: rainbow shelves

party on a plane

Posted in color, color palette | Tagged beach glass, bleu, blue, by delphine, color, color palette, colors, ink, inspiration, marine, new, palette, peacock, shitake, turquoise | 2 Comments

happy new year

by Erika Firm Posted on January 4, 2010

Happy New Year, everyone! Many many thanks for reading my little blog! I am truly thankful for your support, warm wishes and sweet comments. I have some fun things planned for 2010, but I must admit that due to a bad cold over the holidays I am quite behind … but stay tuned and you’ll see some nice improvements to the blog over the next month! Thanks again for all your support, and have a wonderful 2010!

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logo design: here comes the bride

delphine on ETSY: vote for us

New: Melon Chevrons

i carry your heart with me

Posted in contest, haute off the press, holiday, letterpress | Tagged 2010, by delphine, contest, delphine, design, glitter, graphic design, haute off the press, holiday, holiday cards, letterpress, new year, silver, teal, turquoise | 1 Comment

bright & cheery christmas tags

by Erika Firm Posted on December 15, 2009

Have you seen our limited edition goodies, like these cute snowflake tree Merry Christmas tags, in our Etsy shop? We were printing a business card job on these bright fun colors and they just screamed Christmas to me for some reason. Sometimes it’s nice to switch up the old red, green, gold, silver holiday routine!

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woodland

Wish List for my Alter Ego

Modern Industrial Letterpress Business Cards

Cutest Halloween Costumes