All posts by Beth Dotolo

Coveted Red

November 16, 2015Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping GuideBeth Dotolo

After meeting with an interior design client recently about a kitchen renovation the topic of those Wolf Gas Range red knobs came up… It was a apparently a hot topic in their household before we came along! Wolf ranges are known for their heritage red knobs. Some want their range to just blend into the kitchen, but some understand that (much like the Loubitin shoe) those red knobs are coveted. It’s a fashion forward approach that screams unapologetic luxury! So, let’s highlight some of those unexpected coveted reds, that may seem haphazardly placed at first but in reality say a lot about fearless style.

Louboutin Verita | 2. Wolf Range | 3. Gucci Red Lipstick | 4. Diorific Vernis – Holiday Limited Edition Polish | 5. Front Door Makeover | 6. The New Traditionalists Cabinet No 455.3

featured photography by Erik Madigan Heck

Starburst Pulls are Back: Our Top 10 Customer Inspiration Photos

November 10, 2015News + Announcements, Shopping Guidecustomer, inspiration, pulp home, starburst pullsBeth Dotolo

After being out of stock for a short time, our Pulp Home Starburst Pulls are back in the shop! Some of our customers have been using them in new ways and some have been taking inspiration straight from our interior design projects!

10 Ways Customers have used Pulp Home Starburst Pulls

If you’ve used our Pulp Home Starburst Pulls, be sure to share your photos and show us how you’re using them!

3 Classic Martini Cocktails with a twist

November 3, 2015Entertaining + Home Livingcocktail recipesBeth Dotolo

We have been loving the Martini Table (also known as the cigarette table, but I prefer ‘Martini Table’) around the studio. It’s an amazing flexible table that can be moved around the room, looks super stylish, and also serves a function: keeping your cocktail at arms reach. In honor of this stylish little table, I’m sharing 3 classic Martini cocktails for your enjoyment, all with a twist on the classic. It’s all about drinking in style.

Ingredients:

1/2 oz vodka | 2 oz gin | 1/2 oz lillet blonde | orange peel for garnish

Vesper Cocktail Style:

nick and nora glass | fitzgerald accent table

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake until cocktail shaker is frosty on the outside. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with orange peel. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz gin | 1 oz sweet vermouth | 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur | 1 dash orange bitters | lemon peel for garnish

Martinez Cocktail Style:

beck round drink table – marble & brass | coupe glass

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir until mixing glass is frosty on the outside. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 1/2 oz gin or vodka | 1/2 oz dry vermouth | 1/2 oz olive brine | olive for garnish

Dirty Martini Style:

laurent round drink table | jasper cocktail glass

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake until cocktail shaker is frosty on the outside. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with olive. Enjoy!

You can also shop our entire Martini Table collection to find your personal style.

Cheers!

#SplendidWeekend: 5 Links for your Best Halloween Yet

October 30, 2015Entertaining + Home LivingBeth Dotolo

I must confess, I’m not much of a Halloween person. I love to celebrate, but I like to do it in my own way… with a not-too-spooky movie, a delicious cocktail, and some homemade pumpkin seeds and candy treats. However, with small children my old ways of celebrating just don’t fly- until after bedtime, that is. Whether you want to take this weekend to be super festivious or if you want to take a more low-key approach, here are some links that will make for a great Halloween.

If you’re a Halloween introvert (like me), turn that porch light out and watch a movie from this list of The 13 Best Horror Movies on Netflix.
Maybe you’ve been just too busy or had a change of heart and are ready to get dressed up, here are 50 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes.
If you want to take more of a fashion approach to Halloween, here are the 11 Best Halloween Makeup Ideas – complete with tutorials.
Try one of these 13 cocktails that are perfect for Halloween. Cheers!
Take the test: Out of the 100 Best Halloween Candies, how many have you tried?

Happy Halloween!!

image via iModels

8 Stylish Statement Door Knockers

October 26, 2015Shopping GuideBeth Dotolo

The entrance to your home is so important. It sets the tone for what you expect to see inside the home. And, just like you’d dress up a cocktail dress with gorgeous jewelry, it’s always a good idea to dress up your door with a door knocker that tells your guest a bit about you. Make a statement about your style with these stylish door knockers…

photo by Dmitri Korobtsov

Must-Try Cocktail: Brandy Alexander

October 7, 2015Entertaining + Home Livingcocktail recipesBeth Dotolo

My husband and I (especially my husband) are big John Lennon fans. Each year on his birthday we make Lennon’s favorite drink, the Brandy Alexander, and listen to John Lennon together. This Friday, October 9th, marks what would have been Lennon’s 75th birthday. And, since I can’t resist a celebration, I’m sharing this classic recipe with you in hopes you’ll celebrate right along with me…

I am he as you are he as you are me
and we are all together.

– john lennon

Ingredients:

1 oz Brandy | 1 oz Creme De Cacao | 1 oz Half and Half

Equipment:

coupe glass | jigger | cocktail shaker

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake until cocktail shaker is frosty on the outside. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Enjoy!

It’s a decadence for sure. But, hey- we’re celebrating Lennon. Cheers!

Photography by Kevin Dotolo

How to Take the Perfect Bath

October 1, 2015Health + BeautyBeth Dotolo

interior by Pulp Design Studios

I am a huge fan of the bath. I used to think I was too busy or too antsy to sit in a pool of water, and instead opted for showers for most of my adult life. That is, until about 5 years ago when my busy life made the slow-down a necessity.

Now, my body and my mind craves a daily soak to wind down, clear my head, and catch up on my favorite book- getting a bit of an escape from the kids doesn’t hurt either.

Try taking the perfect bath for yourself…

Beth’s tips for the perfect bath:

Set the mood. Get the lighting right, light some amazing candles, gather all your bathing essentials in one spot, make sure your towel and robe are nearby, and start running your bath.
Make sure the temperature is right. Test with the inside of your wrist. I like the water hot enough that it stings just a little getting in so that it will stay warm for the duration of my bath.
Detoxify. I typically skip all the bubble baths and fancy products and opt for epsom salt. If you’re soaking regularly this will save you a ton of money and actually give your body some detoxifying and healing benefits. Add 2 cups to hot water.
Supplement your soak. Depending on your needs, add in some additional supplements to your bath. I add in a couple drops of essential oils depending on how I’m feeling. If I need to relax and sleep, I add lavender essential oils. If I need a little pep in my step, I add lemon essential oil. And, if my skin needs hydration, I add in a coconut milk bath soak on top of my epsom salt.
Always double fist. It’s super important to stay hydrated. I force myself to drink an entire glass of water in the tub since you’ll be prone to sweating out toxins. But, I also keep a little mood setting drink nearby. If I’m feeling sick or trying to stay healthy, I’ll drink tea. But, most nights it’s wine or whiskey.
The right read. Whatever you do, stay unplugged. But, make sure you’ve got a book or magazine that makes you happy or helps you relax.
Mask yourself. Once a week, I take my bath time as an opportunity to add in a beauty treatment. I either do a face mask or a hair mask that can stay on for more than 30 minutes- this is usually a hydrating treatment.
End on a good note. Make sure you take that relaxation with you when you leave the bathroom. Lather yourself up with a great moisturizer after getting out of the bath and wrap up in a cozy robe.

interior by Pulp Design Studios

Beth’s essentials for a perfect bath:

Epsom Salt 3 lb, $8 | 2. White Tahiti Candles, $62 | 3. Teak Bathtub Caddy, $40 | 4. Coconut Soak, $44 | 5. Cozy Robe, $132 | 6. Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque, $41 | 7. dōTERRA Lavender Essential Oil, $23

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Howard Wang Testimonial

September 16, 2015TestimonialBeth Dotolo

The experience with Pulp Design Studios was amazing. So much knowledge in the field and everything from design to architectural structure was done to precision! We still reflect back and look at how beautiful the decor is. We have worked with other interior designers and bar none this was the best experience. Carolina and Beth did such a a wonderful job. We completely trusted them with this process and would definitely recommend them to anyone trying to design a restaurant!