I often daydream about a little house in the country to call my own. With an art studio and an outdoor bathtub (a green claw foot one, of course). These are some of the things in my imaginary abode. PHOTOS | 1. Hex Tile | 2. Rotating Soap Holder | 3. Brass Kitchen Faucet | 4. Outdoor Bathtub | 5. Brass Frame Chair | 6. Enamel Utility Sink | 7. Brass Hanging Planter Continue reading

Greeeeeen!!! My absolute favorite, and the inspiration for the look & feel (and name) of my blog. As I was thinking about starting Verdigris I painted these three paintings, boom, boom, boom. PHOTOS | Top: Verdigris by Erika Firm | Left: Taffy Shop by Erika Firm | Right: Oconomowoc by Erika Firm Continue reading

A peek inside my sketchbook. This goache painting of a tiger in the jungle was done as a study for a new collection for Revel & Co. I can't wait to dive deeper into this project. Next up: more jungle cats, tropical leaves, moody backgrounds, and maybe a silly monkey or two. Continue reading

A sneak peek, pulled from my sketchbook: watercolor polka dots and thick lines inspired by the ever present bar code. Working on turning them into repeat patterns for fabric. Continue reading

CAT | Pattern #0032 by Erika Firm This whimsical repeating cat head pattern was inspired the furry feline members of my family: Ajax and Sterling Cooper. Continue reading

ALPHABETTER | Pattern #0031 by Erika Firm This whimsical repeating ABC pattern was inspired by my family's love of reading. I think the alphabet pattern would make darling bedding for a kids room. Continue reading

ANCHORS AWEIGH | Pattern #0030 by Erika Firm This whimsical repeating pattern was inspired by a visit to the marina with my little one. I think the anchor pattern would make darling bedding for a kids room. Continue reading

MOD DALMATION | Pattern #0029 by Erika Firm This chic repeating pattern was inspired by the TWA terminal at JFK. Every time I head to the Javits Center I drive by the terminal and imagine the dynamite outfits travelers used to wear. The Mod Dalmation pattern is available for purchase as fabric on Minted. Continue reading

STEMS | Pattern #0028 by Erika Firm This botanical repeating pattern was crunchy sticks and nature walks with my little one. Continue reading

SOFIA | Pattern #0027 by Erika Firm This darling repeating floral pattern was inspired by peaches and cream ice cream and the pink tile bathroom at my grandma's house. Continue reading