All posts by Beth Dotolo

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??

interior design instagram, behind the scenes interior design, the lives of designers

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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PULP Custom: A White + Navy Headboard

unique headboard, boudoir headboard, custom headboard

Custom furniture and unique product design is one of Pulp Design Studios‘ specialties. Because of that, we get a lot of inquiries from clients who may not need whole house design, but they want us to help design a unique piece that will set their space apart. This PULP original headboard was one such case. This headboard was recently completed, packed up, shipped out, and even installed by PULP sourced installers for our homeowner…

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Work in Progress: A Turquoise Dining Table

restoration hardware barn table

We just had to stop in to share this sneak peek of a dining table we had refinished for one of our Dallas residential interior design clients. For some clients we love to design and build pieces from scratch. But, sometimes there’s a piece of furniture that you absolutely love the shape of, but just want to add a little spunk to.

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PULP Fashions: Entertain in this Colorful Living Room

Pulp design studios, modern living room, jonathan adler rug, jonathan adler sofa, abstract prints, personalized living space

Colorful fashion, BCBG sleeveless shift dress, green shift dress, Fendi Let Me In Shimmer Suede Pumps, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Colorful bangles,  lauren merkin lizard clutch,

Since home design and fashion go hand in hand, we thought we’d pair a fashion ensemble that’s perfect for this Pulp Design Studios client’s interior. Our homeowner‘s space is great for entertaining, so we styled a perfect simple summer cocktail outfit that she would look divine in while throwing a cocktail party. Keep reading to shop the look…

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Work In Progress: Custom Klismos Chairs

We love nothing more than when the finished product of something you customized is complete. And, we especially love when our interior design clients end up with a space that is unique. This level of custom interior design service and detail is one of the beautiful things about working with an Interior Designer. In this particular case, the result was breathtaking. You might have already seen this chair on our @PULPdesigns instagram, but see & read more of this fabulous chair here…

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Pulp Addiction: Hand Soap Fit For A Powder Bath

Meyers Soap, Heath Ceramics Seasonal, Archipelago, Milk Soap Bars

The Pulp Design Studios team has a keen eye for all things design & style. Whether it comes down to interior design styles or lifestyle, we each have our own perspective. See what the pulp staffers selected when asked What’s your favorite hand soap, fit for the Powder Bath? Because, once you have a beautifully designed jewel box Powder Bath, you’ve got to make sure you have the details to match!

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