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PULP Weekly Wrap Up

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All photos by Pulp Design Studios. See more of our work and behind-the-scenes photos on the Pulp Instagram: @pulpdesigns.

 

I hope it’s been a great week for everyone! Us? Well, we’ve been busy at PULP meeting new clients, working up proposals, and well…. designing!

 

Pulp Behind The Scenes

clockwise from the top left:

Less is more with our Dallas client’s modern Master Bedroom.

We’re such a fan of our client’s cheeky nursery wallpaper.

We added some personality to this client’s condo with a kitchen gallery wall.

This client’s Great Room renovation will be dramatic and serene all in one.

 

 

Pulp Around the Web

We introduced our amazing new fashion contributor on Monday!

By Tuesday she came out swinging with some killer sale alerts on a fall staple.

Carolina shared her printable recipe for her natural homemade cleaner.

The PULP Design Duel killed it! The Life Styled & Smitten Studio are daily reads of mine.

Carolina, Hilary, and Scot are hard at work in the Dallas office on the Habitat for Humanity Design Duel.

I shared the recipe for my instagram-famous tomato soup & roasted beet salad.

 

Happy Friday!

 

 

The Best Tomato Soup Recipe + A Roasted Beet Salad

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I posted this photo last month of my delicious homemade lunch on my instagram, and got some comments, texts, and even emails asking for the recipes. So, I had to share! This is one of those delicious meals that you can make on Sunday and eat all week long. It’s a favorite of mine for lunch, especially in the autumn when everything is in season and there is a chill in the air. Get the printable recipes below to see how to make your own soup from scratch and even how to roast beets… It’s a cinch!

 

The Best Tomato Soup Recipe

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Roasted Beet Salad

 

If you try the recipes, let me know how you like it!! Just post a photo of your dish on instagram and mention @pulpdesigns! We’d love to share it on our Hello, Splendor facebook page.

 

Friday’s Splendid Links

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I’m really looking forward to spending some time in the kitchen this weekend. I love to decompress and let my mind wander while I cook… For me it’s the best way to spend a Sunday! Here’s some cooking ideas I’m exploring, plus some links from Pulp’s world this week.

 

AROUND THE WEB

 

Cocktails in a crockpot? Yes please!

This mexican soup has Carolina’s name written all over it.

A great recipe to get out of my roasted brussels sprout rut.

My hubby doesn’t love cake, but loves cookies. This cookie cake is a great solution!

You had me at nutella pumpkin bread.

 

 

 

PULP THIS WEEK

 

Carolina is making your Halloween chic.

We love these striped pillows we designed for our Dallas interior design client.

Sit on this ghost chair and sip a creepy festive cocktail.

We’re posting more content on the Pulp facebook page. Like us!

Monday we introduce a brand new fashion contributor on Hello, Splendor. Exciting!

 

What’s your favorite way to spend a Sunday? 

feature by Petra Bindel & designed for Hello, Splendor

Pulp Custom: Playing With Stripes

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There’s nothing like a good pillow to tie a room together. And, we love how these custom striped pillows turned out for our Dallas Interior Design client’s formal living room. We’ve been working with this fashionista for some time now. Her fashion style is tailored and impeccable and her home should be no different. We got to play with some stripes in a fun way to tie together her fearless, yet balanced space, to make it a fashion-minded interior. Like any good wardrobe, she’s got timeless staple pieces in her furniture and we brought in some to-die-for accessories in the form of custom pillows. A lot like fashion, you can be conservative in your core choices and fearless with the bling.

 

Are you the type to be fearless in your interior? Or do you prefer to be more conservative? 

Friday’s Splendid Links

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What a whirlwind of a week! I just got back to Seattle from a quick trip this week to Dallas… While I was away, lots happened around the web and I thought I’d share some fun ways to decompress and ease into your weekend.

 

AROUND THE WEB

 

Take yourself on a fall picnic & just soak it all in.

Make a to-die-for fall soup recipe to take you into next week.

Get into autumn with a warm bourbon cider.

Take a relaxing bath with some homemade tub tea (makes a great gift, too!).

Go shopping, British style.

 

 

PULP THIS WEEK

 

We’re on the host committee for Dwell with Dignity’s Thrift Studio party. You’re invited!

We completed our series on building the perfect home bar!

Carolina is getting you into the Halloween spirit!

We’re staying connected over on Pulp’s facebook. Join in the conversation!

 

Have a super happy weekend!

feature image via pinterest & designed for Hello, Splendor

Building the Perfect Home Bar: The Glassware & Bar Tools

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Erika Bretchel

We’ve reviewed how to find the perfect bar setup for your home and I helped you stock your bar with essentials. Now, it’s time to review the glassware, barware, and gadgets needed to make your bar the perfect bar for you.

Like I said in my previous posts, there’s no right bar or wrong bar. It’s all about the perfect bar for your needs. Review the types of drinks you like to make and buy the glasses and tools you need to make those drinks. Once you get it your bar started you can add to it as you discover more drinks. Here is my essential barware…

 

The Tools

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The Bar Tool Shopping List:

Blender
Shaker (Nambe Shaker pictured)
Bar Spoon
Jigger (Double Jigger pictured)
Ice Bucket
Strainer
Juicer (Stark Juicer pictured)
Muddler
Bottle Opener (Fort Standard pictured)
Corkscrew

 

The Glassware

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The Glassware Shopping List:

Highball (Tour Glasses pictured)
Lowball (Tour Glasses pictured)
Champagne Flute (Inside Out pictured)
White Wine Glass (Arles Crystal pictured)
Red Wine Glass (Arles Crystal pictured)
Cordial Glasses
Shot Glass
Martini Glass (Eva Collection pictured)
Pilsner

Now that you’ve built your perfect bar… Let’s make some cocktails! Stay tuned. Since I’ve been trying my hand at some new cocktails I’ve learned a few tricks & cocktails that I’m dying to share.

Featured photo via Glitter Guide of Small Shop Studio

Friday’s Splendid Links

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I don’t know about you, but I’m doing my happy dance… It’s Friday, people! This weekend I plan on taking it easy and just flying by the seat of my pants. I’ve been collecting some links for my weekend and for yours…

 

Around The Web

 

The perfect easy Sunday morning brunch.

Start layering with this to-die-for scarf.

Pour a cocktail on Sunday night when Homeland, Dexter, & Revenge return to tv!

Make pumpkin seeds to set off the fall season!

Spice up your spice jar with this hammered brass spice spoon.

 

PULP THIS WEEK

 

Carolina shared her fool-proof gift idea.

The series on Building the Perfect Home Bar continued.

I shared some snapshots from last weekend’s Portland road trip.

Corinne shared a little something for mom & baby.

We’ve been pinning like crazy.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Original image via eli-sabeth & designed for Hello, Splendor. 

Postcards from Portland…

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I just had to pop in to share some snapshots from my Instagram of my quick trip to Portland last weekend. From Seattle it’s only a three-hour drive, so when Kevin’s cousin Vinny and his wife, Sarah, told us they were in town for Bon Appetit Feast Portland, we just had to make the drive down. We stayed at the Ace Hotel, which was hipster heaven and instagram gold! Since Vinny is a celebrity chef (you must check out Animal and Son of a Gun in LA!), we ate our way through the town and got an insiders view of what it is to be in the restaurant biz. It was a pretty cool experience. But, the best part of it all was getting to see two close cousins bond as adults over food and parenting. Gotta love family…

Looking forward to another trip down to Portland to explore the city… Since moving to Seattle, Portland is totally the new Austin!

Happy hump day! xx

Building The Perfect Home Bar: The Spirits

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I’ve been covering the topic of building the perfect home bar for a couple of weeks now. First we selected the foundation, now we’ve got to get the spirits. I’ve done lots of research on exactly what spirits a proper home bar should have, and mostly you’ll get the same results: Go out and buy a ton of booze! However, I’ve come to the conclusion that you should buy for the drinks you like and you should build slowly and let your bar grow.

I found that my approach to building the perfect bar, was similar to how we approach designing your home. A good bar should be curated to your taste. It shouldn’t be a boxed up version of what you think you should be drinking. Buy for what you like and what you’ll use. Oh, and make it stylish (we can’t forget that)…

So, I’ve decided to share my picks for my perfect home bar. I don’t love fruity or creamy drinks that are heavy on sugar. I prefer clean but complex cocktails that favor a citrus palette. I generally like clear liquor cocktails or a whiskey/bourbon cocktail, but that doesn’t mean I won’t whip up a hot rum or brandy drink on a brisk fall night. Based on my preferences, here’s how I built my bar:

THE SPIRITS

 

The Spirits Shopping List:

Vodka (Crystal Head Vodka pictured)

Gin

Bourbon Whiskey (Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey pictured)

Scotch Whiskey

Rum

Brandy

Tequila

Elderflower Liqueur (St Germain pictured)

Sweet Vermouth

Campari (Campari pictured)

 
 

THE MIXERS

The Mixers Shopping List:

Sparkling Water (Seagram’s pictured)

Club Soda

Champagne or Prosecco

Bitters (Angostura Bitters pictured)

Simple Syrup

Agave Nectar (Nature’s Agave pictured)

Grapefruit Concentrate

Flavored Soda (Dry Soda pictured)

Ginger Ale

Vanilla Extract

White Wine

 
 

THE GARNISHES

The Garnish Shopping List:

Lemons

Limes

Fresh Mint

Fresh Basil

Sea Salt

Pepper

Olives

Fresh Lavender

 

Like I said, don’t empty your pocketbook building your bar all at once! Decide what you like to drink, build a list from there, and build slow.

Coming up, I’ll help you outfit your bar with some modern barware & tools. Until then…

Cheers!

Featured image via Bo Bedre

Friday’s Splendid Links

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Happy Friday, friends! Get your weekend started off right with some fun links to keep you busy this autumn weekend. And, catch up on what you might have missed in Pulp’s world this week…

ELSEWHERE

 

This goop tee is perfect for fashionable and relaxing weekend style.

Watch a good movie and pop up a sweet treat for yourself. After all, you deserve it!

Make an inspirational iPhone wallpaper using your images with the Phoster app.

Get that ‘Honey Do’ list in writing, once and for all.

Stock up on chic & affordable hostess gifts for all the dinner parties you’ll attend this fall.

 

PULP THIS WEEK

 

Snapshots from my life lately.

Building the foundation for the perfect home cocktail bar.

Fall closet inspiration as two popular fashion bloggers share their fave picks!

Carolina shares stylish pet products for your pooch.

Get daily design inspiration from @pulpdesigns on instagram.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Image via ffffound.