All posts by Beth Dotolo

Work In Progress: DIFFA Tablescape Progress

Yes, yes. We’ve been talking about our DIFFA Glam tablescape quite a bit… But, my friends, it’s finally here. And, I couldn’t be more excited (and relieved!).

The DIFFA Seattle event is a smaller scale version of the big DIFFA Dining By Design events in New York. But, you can still expect some pretty stellar designs. Here’s a little peek into what I’ve been working on.

 

I’d love to show more, but the fact of the matter is that all the parts of my tablescape are scattered around and in different people’s hands so they can work their magic, too. Here are some of the people pitching in:

 

PULP TABLESCAPE PARTNERS:

W Hotels | Neiman Marcus | Masins Furniture

 

PULP TABLESCAPE ALSO FEATURING:

McKenzine Powell Floral & Event Design | drygoods design | Aphrochic Shop

 

But, it all comes together later today… when I go on LIVE television!! Then you can see the entire installation at the tablescape event on Friday at Masins Fine Furniture in Bellevue (that’s the fancy part of the greater Seattle area, if you’re not familiar).

We will, of course, be sharing links to the video (If I approve!) & photos of the tablescape.

So…. wish me luck!! And, let’s raise lots of money to fight AIDS!

postcards from seattle…

Hello friends!

I’ve been having a blast in Seattle these days & been itching to share what I’ve been up to. I’ve been busy with loads of work and trying to balance it with equally as much living life. Think Seattle is all coffee and rain? Think again… It’s just plain amazing. See some of the grand sights that still leave me in breathless and some of the quiet scenes that make it all worth it.

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PULP (Re)Install: Pink Perfection

This post is seriously long overdue! Do you remember this Dallas interior design client‘s condo? Our client, the blogger behind Luella & June, moved last year giving us the opportunity to help re-install our client’s space in her new Dallas digs and allow us to introduce some fun new items, art, and paint colors into the space. Case-in-point: these Made By Girl custom pieces by Cocoa and Hearts made just for our client, her fabulous bar cart with gorgeous Marfa photographs, a pair of stunning x-benches, and some dramatic new paint colors.

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Before + After: A Preston Hollow Guest Room Makeover

restoration hardware, brentano

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… We love a good ‘before & after’! This one comes from a Dallas Pulp Design Studios client who we had been working with for quite some time on other areas of their home. Their Guest Room was in need of a makeover so they asked us to work our magic for them for an upcoming guest’s stay. Take a look at this amazing ‘Before & After’…

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DIFFA Glam Tablescape: The Drawing Board

DIFFA glam, DIFFA Seattle, DIFFA tablescapes

Have you heard of DIFFA?

It’s an amazing organization that stands for Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids. They put on some great fundraisers around the country to raise money for direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and also preventative education for those at risk.

Pulp Design Studios is honored to have been asked by the DIFFA Seattle chapter to design a featured table for the DIFFA Glam event. Our table, who we are designing in partnership with W Seattle, Neiman Marcus, & Masins Furniture, will be on display at Masins Furniture on Sept 7 & 8. And, I will be presenting our tablescape with Dave Masins on New Day on NBC’s Seattle affiliate on Sept 5.

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Postcards from Frank Underground…

Jennie Kelley, Ben Starr, Underground Dining, MasterChef Season 2 Contestants

Have you ever had an underground dining experience?? Well, I was in Dallas last week for some Pulp business and Carolina and I attended our first underground dinner. I introduced you to my dear friend JK more than once. You may remember when she was on a show called MasterChef on FOX (not to mention a member of The Polyphonic Spree, author of Perfect Last Bite, and food stylist extraordinaire). Since being a finalist on the show, she and a fellow cast-mate, Ben Starr, turned a dream she has had for years into a reality. Frank. food, to the point was born and since launching earlier this year, it has grown into an underground phenomenon that is so sought-after that they’re now selecting diners based on the lottery system. Keep reading after the jump to see what Frank. is all about and how you can be a part…

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Sit + Sip: Pink Bikini Cocktail

anthopologie perch barstool, pink bikini cocktail

It’s Friday!! Can you believe it?

I’m visiting Dallas this week and trying to beat the heat! This easy-to-make cocktail served in a coconut has me dreaming of far away places to cool off and refresh. So, take a load off on this gorgeous reclaimed teak barstool and sip on a great cocktail this weekend. Keep reading to get the printable recipe…

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PULP Custom: A Chinese Red Leather Ottoman

orange ottoman, red ottoman, ottoman with nailheads,

Have we mentioned we love designing? We really really do. And, the greatest part is that we have clients who desire that something special and trust us to execute our vision. We designed this custom ottoman for a university park interior design client. It’s sits under a workspace nook just adjacent to the breakfast area with our custom klismos chairs. So, you can imagine how killer that looks, can’t you?

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Do You Instagram??

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We just love the in-the-moment & behind-the-scenes vibe of instagram! And, today Beth heads to Dallas to reunite with Carolina and Dallas Pulp Design Studios team… We’ll be sharing everything from the Rue Magazine party, Metrocon 2012 finds, behind-the-scenes work, and just plain fun around the office and around town.

 

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