All posts by Beth Dotolo

High Point Market Vendor Spotlight: Global Views & Studio A

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Global Views Studio A Pulp Design Studios

This Friday the Pulp designers are headed to High Point Furnishing Market! Each Spring and Fall we try to make our way to High Point to find the latest and greatest pieces for our clients. We forge amazing relationships with our vendors and reps to bring the best value to our clients. And, we get to sit in, touch, and feel all the amazing goods our clients are trusting us to purchase and bring in to their homes. It’s an exciting time for us to get inspired, connect, and see all the newest goods…

 

We are especially excited because one of our all-time favorite vendors and collaborators, Global Views and Studio A, have sponsored part of our trip to High Point this Fall! We have been using these two vendors in residential, commercial, hospitality, and multi-family projects throughout our entire careers and since Pulp’s inception.

 

Global Views is known for their amazing and unique style which fit seamlessly into our designs. You’d be hard pressed to find a Pulp project that doesn’t include something from this amazing brand. Their collections blend various styles to make pieces that are elegant, exotic, refined, and casual. With a fashion forward approach to furniture and accessories, their pieces fit many price ranges, making them a designer and shop owner’s best friend.

 

Global Views’ counterpart, Studio A, is equally captivating with a unique mix of organic, design-driven accessories, furniture, and found objects. The artisan-style approach to their cutting-edge designs are filled with unexpected materials and handcrafted finishes. The eclectic blend of textures, classic silhouettes and timeless design fit amazingly into our design projects to give our interiors a unique and collected feel!

Studio A - Pulp Design Studios

Studio A - Pulp Design Studios

Studio A - Pulp Design Studios

Studio A - Pulp Design Studios

We are so excited to visit the Global Views and Studio A showrooms this month and will be back to report on the latest trends and share some of our favorite picks from their market product debuts!

 

If you’re not attending market, please follow along on our instagram accounts to see as we post real-time market finds: @pulpdesigns + @bethdotolo + @carolinavgentry

 

If you are attending High Point, be sure to stop by the Global Views & Studio A showrooms:

Global Views

210 E. Commerce Ave.
IHFC D220
High Point, NC 27260

Studio A

210 E. Commerce Ave.
IHFC D232
High Point, NC 27260

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How to Barrel Age a Cocktail: The Barrel-Aged Brooklyn Cocktail

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Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Bottles for Gifting

I’ve been barrel aging my own cocktails at home for a while now and I always get asked by friends and fellow-instagramers about how to barrel age a cocktail. I am here to share! But, first, you might ask…

 

Why Barrel Age a Cocktail??

 

1. You can be a lazy mixologist! You are making your cocktails in large batches and storing them, so you always have a drink (or variety of drinks) on hand.

2. Throwing a party? It’s amazing for entertaining! Again, you are pre-mixing so it takes the work out of making cocktails while acting as host.

3. Gifting! Nothing says “I’m thinking about you” like a hand-crafted cocktail. I keep bottles on hand (pictured above) for friends who are going through a rough day, celebrating something, moving in to a new home, or for no reason at all.

4. Aside from the convenience, it’s all about the flavor. The flavors marry together in the oak barrel and give it a maturity and complexity that takes your cocktail to another level. Trust me, it’s good stuff!

 

Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Ingredients  Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Oak Barrel

Barrel-Aged Brooklyn Recipe

Makes 12 servings

 

First, you’ll need an oak barrel. Luckily, it’s as easy as ordering online and prepping it using the manufacturer’s instructions.

 

2-Liter Oak Barrel
24 oz Rye Whiskey (I prefer Bulliet Rye)
12 oz Dry Vermouth (I prefer Dolin Dry Vermouth)
3 oz Maraschino Liqueur (I prefer Luxardo)
3/4 oz Orange Bitters (I used my own homemade bitters, but store-bought is fine)

 

Instructions: Pour all of the ingredients in to the barrel using a funnel. Let sit for 1 week to 1 month. Test it each week until your get the desired oaky flavor.

Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Mixing

Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Orange Twist

Making Your Cocktail

Makes 1 serving

 

Pour 3 oz of your Barrel-Aged Brooklyn into a cocktail glass. Add ice to the top of the liquid. Stir with a cocktail spoon until glass is frosty and cold on the outside. Strain into a chilled coup glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

 

Tip: Be sure to peel the orange over the glass so you get all the good orange spritz in your beverage.

Barrel Aged Cocktail Brooklyn Cocktail Coup Glass

The Brooklyn cocktail is a favorite of mine right now. I like to call it the summer ‘manhattan’! It’s a perfect summer-to-fall cocktail. As fall is ushered in and you spend more time in your beautifully designed space, I hope you’ll give it a try and enjoy it as much as I do!

all photos by Beth Dotolo

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Work In Progress: #WestSeattleTownhome

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Interior Design Progress - West Seattle Townhome photo 4 photo 3

The Pulp Design Studios team has just completed Phase One of a town home design project for a couple in West Seattle. One of the owners of this townhome is a home editor for a local Seattle magazine, so naturally it needed to be stylish and fashion forward. Luckily they just told us to run with it… She has been watching the home designs coming out of our firm for years, so we had their complete trust. We had free reign on style, so it was up to us to give them a look that they didn’t even know they needed.

The images above are just a peek at what we’ve been working on… We went with an overall neutral palette, focusing on high contrast with some pops of intense color. It was modern with eclectic touches and…. It fit them perfectly. On our last meeting they told us that they just sit around their space and talk about which piece is their favorite… I think we’d consider that a success.

Now, onto Phase Two!

We have been focusing much of our energy on our clients these days, so keep following along on the progress of this project (and our other projects) on our Instagram & here on Hello, Splendor by searching hashtag: #WestSeattleTownhome.

If you have a space you’d love to get the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project! 

Work In Progress: #BelltownHighrise

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#BelltownHighrise by Pulp Design Studios - Work in Progress

#BelltownHighrise by Pulp Design Studios - Work in Progress

#BelltownHighrise by Pulp Design Studios - Work in Progress

#BelltownHighrise by Pulp Design Studios - Work in Progress

We, at Pulp Design Studios, have been working with clients to renovate and combine two condominium units into one, in the hip downtown Seattle neighborhood of Belltown. We are nearing the home stretch on this project, now that construction is complete and working to install the furniture, art, and accessories. This project has been an exercise in developing a chic eclectic mix since we reused and reworked much of the client’s existing furniture and have worked in some incredibly chic key pieces to pull the space together. It’s coming along beautifully and we can’t wait to share more…

We have been focusing much of our energy on our clients these days, so keep following along on the progress of this project (and our other projects) on our Instagram & here on Hello, Splendor by searching hashtag: #BelltownHighrise.

If you have a space you’d love to get the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project! 

 

A Sneak Peek at the New Pulp Offices + A Letter from the Partners

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A Sneak Peek into Pulp Design Studio’s Dallas & Seattle Offices.

 

This month Pulp Design Studios celebrates 7 years in business!  And, as we celebrate this milestone we also have some important news to share.

 

Pulp Design Studios is excited to announce a Change of Address for both our Dallas & Seattle locations. As our firm and staff continues to grow to accommodate our amazing roster of Residential, Commercial, & Hospitality clients, it was time for our space to expand accordingly.

 

Our new Dallas space is set in the incredible Dallas Design District with space for both our interior design studio and a small showroom to showcase our custom designs & Pulp Home wares. This prime location allows Pulp Design Studios a plethora of design resources at our fingertips for our interior design clients & projects. Our new Seattle office is located in the heart of Seattle’s historic Ballard neighborhood, giving our team space to grow as we continue to take on new projects in Seattle and across the country.

 

Since our cross-country offices operate cohesively and collaboratively through integrated technology, the growth of both locations has significant impact for our national design firm. Pulp Design Studios is now poised to take on larger projects as a result of an improved design library, expanded client presentation space, as well as a new showroom area, all of which simply enhance our offerings to new and existing clients.

 

As our team settles in to our new offices, we wanted to take the time to let you be the first to know about our new spaces. We appreciate your business, our creative collaboration, as well as your referrals, which have made this growth possible.

 

Thank you,

Beth Dotolo + Carolina V Gentry

 

 

Please note our NEW addresses and update your records:

PULP DESIGN STUDIOS – DALLAS
1216 Manufacturing Street
Dallas, Texas 75207

PULP DESIGN STUDIOS – SEATTLE
5308 1/2 Ballard Ave NW #9
Seattle, Washington 98107

As we settle into our new offices we will be back with great blog posts and project updates!

Shades of Green at Pulp Home

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After seeing these Luck Be a Lady Lamps arrive in our warehouse, I’ve been a little obsessed with shades of green in our interiors! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite green goods from the shop today…

 

ONE: Luck Be a Lady Lamp // TWO: Acrylic Box with Teal Agate // THREE: Green Mojave Embroidered Pillow // FOUR: Green Flat Beaded Asian Brush // FIVE: Whitney Citron Bowl

 

But, seriously, how good is that lamp?? Carolina and I are currently fighting over who gets to use them in our homes… that is, unless you scoop up our stock first! 

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For Kids & Baby

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Holiday shopping can be a lot of fun (especially when it’s for yourself!) but, let’s face it, buying gifts for kids and babies is pretty much the best. The thought of watching the little ones light up as they tear open their packages can’t help but warm your heart – even if they end up just playing with the bows and empty boxes. Here are my top holiday gift picks for the kids and babies.

1. Cashmere Hoodie Sweater  //  2. Ursa Major Constellation – The Great Bear Pillow  // 3. Organic Cotton Striped Leggings  //  4. A Teepee to Call Your Own  //  5. The Fantastic Fox Backpack  //  6. Little Darlings Prints  //  7. Bloom Special Edition Chrome Baby Chair  //  8. Polar Bear Hat //  9. Sand Suede Moccasin  //  10. Whirl Scooter

 

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For Him

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As the saying goes, “Ladies first.” But of course! And yesterday Beth gave you her top gift picks for the ladies but now it’s time for the boys to step up to the holiday shopping plate. While Beth happened to also pick one of my original favorite choices with the Edgar Brass Cube Stopper Decanter, I still managed to rustle up a pretty snappy Top 10 list of gifts for most men in your life – father, son, granddad, boyfriend, husband, uncle, you get the idea. Now get the gifts!

1. Monitaly Hooded Parka  //  2. Kiwi Wooden Shoe Shine Care Kit Valet  //  3. Sabine Brass Desk Lamp  //  4. Cashmere Scarf in Tangelo  //  5. The Monocle Guide to Better Living  //  6. Cristo Hide Pouf  //  7. Catbird Travel Candles  //  8. Cartolina iPhone case – Menswear //  9. Cigar Box Speakers  //  10. Happy Socks in Purple Faded Diamond

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For Her

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With the holidays officially in full swing, gift ideas are swirling through my mind. And there’s nothing like a gift guide to help start nailing down that ‘nice’ list. Here are my top 10 holiday gifts picks for the ladies in your life! (Maybe even for me? wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

1. Raw Rose Quartz Necklace  //  2. Michael Kors Buttoned Infinity Scarf  //  3. Mesa Weekender  //  4. lu. Dress No. 6  //  5. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment  //  6. Agate Lacquered Boxes and Lollipops  //  7. Gold Plated Dragonfly Wing  //  8. Small Suri Round Box  //  9. Edgar Brass Cube Stopper Decanter  //  10. Critical Hit +5 Stones of Frost

Project Process: #QueenAnneCraftsman Master Bedroom Wallpaper

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We’re back with more updates on the installation progress of our #QueenAnneCraftsman project in Seattle! This time, we’re sharing some snapshots of the wallpaper that Pulp Design Studios designers chose for our clients’ Master Bedroom. A daring but decidedly elegant choice!

Pulp Design Studios decided on a Vivienne Westwood pattern to adorn not just the walls but the ceiling, as well! We love that our clients trust our creativity and integrity enough to go this bold and we know it’s laying the groundwork for the full expression of our clients’ individuality.

While still in progress, it’s always exciting to see projects begin to come together. We can’t wait to show you the fully curated vision of this home once completed with all the layered design elements.

Keep following along on the progress of this project on our Instagram & here on Hello, Splendor by searching hashtag: #QueenAnneCraftsman.

If you have a space you’d love to get the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project!