Gold foil is a trend I can totally get behind. It adds a nice hint of glamour to business cards, don't you agree? I love how the foil looks on these new business cards I designed for Chloe Aftel and Jadecourt Candle Company.
Continue reading
My little houseplant collection is growing. I don't want to jinx it, but I haven't killed a plant in over a year! My tropical plants inspired this new leaf pattern that I painted for you. I was thinking about turning it into wallpaper and fabric. How would you use this pattern in your home? Should I keep the background white or add a color?
To download free desktop wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy!
Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted.
Continue reading
New logo designs make me happy! I just finished a new logo for Emerald Lion Vintage -- a vintage treasures shop on Etsy, curated by my family and me. I'm usually my own worst client, but this one came together pretty quickly. Probably because my little one was sitting next to me the whole time I was designing the logo, giving me advice and choosing fonts and Pantone colors. I'm proud to say he is the one who suggested the slab serif font!
Our new Emerald Lion Vintage shop on Etsy is stocked with vintage treasures. Most are goodies I spot while prop shopping for client photo shoots that are just too good to pass up. My cabinets are bursting at the seams, so my son promised to help me manage an Etsy shop. It's too early to say what our specialty will be, but if I had to guess I'd say mid-century modern décor, barware, serving ware, and all things emerald green and mustard yellow.
SOURCE | all vintage treasures in our Etsy shop.
Continue reading
New laptop means new tech accessories. Yay! To me a computer is a serious tool, so getting a new one is cool, but not exciting. But a fancy new laptop sleeve or killer new laptop bag? That, I can get excited about. I decided on no. 1: a brown leather laptop envelope sleeve by Boutonné. But space cat is a rather close second. Hmmm, I wonder if I can fit space cat inside my Boutonné sleeve?
I don't want to jinx it ... but I've kept a few plants alive for over a year! I'm encouraged to expand my indoor jungle and put these cool indoor pots and planters on my wish list.
I love love love all the Pantone Fall 2016 colors! Lush Meadow green and Spicy Mustard yellow are my faves (duh).
Continue reading
I just restocked my ETSY shop with a brand new product: gift wrap! I've always loved wrapping presents — I may or may not have an entire closet in my house dedicated to wrapping paper and gift toppers. (It's a problem. I know.) All the gift wraps in my shop are designed from original abstract artwork I painted.
SHOP ETSY | 1. window seat gift wrap | 2. pink olive moderne gift wrap | 3. seven eleven gift wrap | 4. red wind gift wrap | 5. summer greens gift wrap | 6. abstract gift wrap
Continue reading
Winter in South Carolina is, well, dreary. Lately I've been missing bright and colorful Southern California, so I designed this colorful cactus pattern wallpaper to cheer myself up.
To download free desktop wallpaper, click on the black "download" button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy!
Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted.
Continue reading
Did you know that H&M has cool home décor stuff? If you did, WHY didn't you tell me? If you didn't: you're welcome! I'm seriously crushing on these treasures.
SOURCE | 1. black and white foliage print pillow | 2. green beaker vase | 3. color block basket | 4. green throw | 5. pine balsam candle | 6. copper wire basket
Continue reading
January is always a busy month, so full of possibility and promise. While I don't do official "resolutions" for the New Year, I'm trying to be a little more organized this year, trying to paint a little more, and trying to be less terrified of posting my work. So here's a sneak peek at some of the paintings I've been working on so far this year. Some are for licensing partners, some are personal, and some may wind up for sale in my Etsy & Amazon Handmade shops soon.
Cheers to a promising 2016!
Continue reading
