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9 Best Holiday Entertaining Recipes

December 12, 2016Entertaining + Home Livingdesigner picks, entertaining, food, holiday entertaining, holiday hosting, hosting, pulp culture, recipesBeth and Carolina

With the holiday season right around the corner, our interior design clients are thinking about what to serve their guests at holiday parties in their Pulp-designed homes. Our team rounded up beautiful dishes perfect for hosting with.

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Figs and prosciutto are the perfect pairing — salty, savory and hearty. Add in creamy goat cheese, greens and pistachios for a refined side to a holiday meal.

Arugula Radicchio Salad with Figs, Humboldt Fog, Prosciutto, and Pistachios

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

This salad combines my favorite flavors for winter — the opulent layers of winter vegetables with goat cheese and squash are delicately flavorful and comforting.

Winter Chopped Salad with Pear, Feta, Arugula, and Butternut Squash

TRACY’S PICK
Senior Designer + Project Manager

Tarts are an incredible way to personalize the meal for your guests — personalize individual dishes or stick to this hearty winter essential.

Beetroot, Goat Cheese and Thyme Tarts

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

This creamy, zestful soup starts off a multi-course meal with a punch.

White Bean + Fennel Soup

JANA’S PICK
Interior Designer

Toasted, melty grilled cheese with spinach and artichoke is a fun twist on an old favorite. For more casual holiday feasts — or for that picky eater at the table — grilled cheese is a delicious choice.

Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese

ELLIE’S PICK
Junior Designer

Fresh salmon loaded with veggies — from leeks to colored carrots and heirloom cherry tomatoes — is a delicious, welcome change from hams and other heavy meats at holiday dinners.

Stacked Brown Sugar + Mustard-Rubbed Salmon

SYDNEY’S PICK
Design Assistant

Salt and vinegar is my go-to chip flavor — I love this healthy winter twist on a year-round pick. Perfect to set out before a meal for guests to grab handfuls of, or for munching on as you’re setting up to host.

Rosemary Sea Salt + Vinegar Beet Chips

CARLY’S PICK
Marketing Coordinator

Soft, rich pears are my first choice for winter fruits. This dish is perfectly not-too-sweet — a more subtle, healthy version of a baked apple pie.

Baked Pears with Honey, Cranberries + Pecans

DAWN’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

This swirled pastry is a sophisticated addition to a holiday brunch or as a dessert to end a holiday feast — it’s flaky, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that you won’t stop thinking about even after the holiday season.

Brioche de Chocolat

Featured photo from Lady Flashback

Behind the Scenes: Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse 2016

December 9, 2016Pulp Design Work2016, Napa Valley, Trad Home, Traditional Home, Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse, Traditional Home ShowhouseBeth and Carolina

After a whirlwind of a week in Napa Valley, we’re back in the office reminiscing about the process of putting together our design for the Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse 2016. We were chosen alongside a group of acclaimed designers to design a portion of the showhouse — we chose the stair landing and grounded our design in inspiration from the Napa Valley winery industry and landscape.

The showhome, owned by the proprietor of Peju Province Winery, is surrounded by vineyards and amazing rolling hills. We had the chance to bring some of our employees with us to help with the install, enjoy the scenery and celebrate the launch of the showhouse… We even gathered with the other designers for a wine and dinner party on the property the night before the launch.

Thank you and congratulations to all of the designers and teams involved, including the amazing Traditional Home Editor in Chief Ann Maine, Elizabeth McDonough and Lauren Tapper! We’ll give you a full breakdown of everything in the new year, but for now, we wanted to show you a little peek behind the scenes…

The Pulp Edit: December 2016

December 7, 2016The Pulp Editearthy graphics, eye print, gift guide, interior design trends, interior trends, marble, napa valley showhouse, patterns, pottery, sarah jessica parker, sculptural furniture, statement hardware, textiles, trendsBeth and Carolina

Our inspirations change month by month — we’re inspired by our clients and their design sensibilities, art and design, and lifestyle trends from other industries. The Pulp Edit series is our wrap-up of our favorite trends and inspirations every month. This December, we’re especially loving statement pieces and organic-looking design…

The Pulp Culture: Thanksgiving Drinks

November 18, 2016Entertaining + Home Livingalcohol, drinks, thanksgiving, vodkaBeth and Carolina

There’s nothing like finding the perfect drink to relax with during the holidays. The Pulp Design Studios team is loving these recipes that use traditional Thanksgiving flavors like cranberry and maple to reinvent classic drinks. Our interior design clients are prepping to pour a cocktail or two in their Pulp-designed homes… How about you? Get ready to imbibe!

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Earl grey is a classic cold weather drink that’s been making a leap into the alcohol world lately. Paired with bourbon, this punch makes a tasty pairing to classic Thanksgiving dishes.

Earl Grey + Bourbon Punch

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

This cranberry vodka punch recipe is a crowd pleaser. With a little spin on a traditional recipe, all of the adults at your Thanksgiving feast will be in love with this pick.

Cranberry Vodka Punch

TRACY’S PICK
Managing Director

The rich flavors of bourbon layered with a touch of sweet maple is a truly autumnal drink — if you’re a fan of deep, rich flavors, this recipe is for you.

Maple Bourbon Cocktail

TARA’S PICK
Interior Design Lead

This light, refreshing pick is the perfect pick-me-up for pairing with grandma’s pie. This will soon become your autumn favorite.

Cranberry, Lime and White Wine Spritzer

JANA’S PICK
Interior Design Lead

This spiced pear creation is on the sweeter side without veering too far into the dessert category. After tasting this, you’ll soon be adding spiced pear flavors into everything.

Bourbon + Spiced Pear Cocktail

LEINA’S PICK
Design Assistant

Cranberry and orange are some of my favorite cold weather flavors. Mixing them with apple cider creates an even more decadent flavor profile.

Cranberry + Orange Apple Cider Cocktail

CARLY’S PICK
MARKETING & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Figs are growing to be one of my favorite flavors this season — not too sweet, but extremely refreshing, especially when paired with lemon like in this delicious cocktail.

Fig + Lemon Fizz

Featured image: Malgosia Bela, shot by Lachlan Bailey for Vogue Paris

The Pulp Culture: Chic Thanksgiving Recipes

November 16, 2016Entertaining + Home Livingfood, recipes, thanksgivingBeth and Carolina

We love revisiting favorites in our annual Thanksgiving feasts, but we’re always looking for ways to elevate our design and food. Our interior design clients will be entertaining in their spaces this holiday season — what better way to create a more beautiful space than by adding beautiful recipes? The Pulp Design Studios team picked our favorite chic recipes inspired by Thanksgiving favorites — use it as inspiration for your own sophisticated Thanksgiving meals, or simply try something new for a regular autumnal meal.

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Sweet potato pie is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. By adding Asian flavors like miso and sesame, a delicious global flair is added to a classically American dish.

Sweet Potato + Miso Pie with Chocolate-Sesame Crust

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

I’m always looking for ways to incorporate fresh new vegetable flavors into my meals. Balsamic brings out the fresh flavors of the brussel sprouts by adding a hint of tart vinegar taste.

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

TRACY’S PICK
Managing Director

Carrots are an amazing way to contrast the typical green bean casserole-type flavors in your Thanksgiving meal. Chimichurri creates an interesting complement to the carrots’ natural flavor.

Chimichurri Carrots + Parmesan Parsnip Puree

TARA’S PICK
Interior Design Lead

Inject a tinge of winery-inspired flavors into your feast — goat cheese and roasted grapes make the perfect pairing to this classic roast chicken dish.

Harvest Cider Roasted Chicken with Walnut Goat Cheese + Grapes

JANA’S PICK
Interior Design Lead

When it comes to Thanksgiving, I want cheese over everything. This broccoli and cauliflower dish is a delicious spin on a classic broccoli casserole — lots of flavor, interesting melted cheeses, and perfectly cooked vegetables.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

SADIE’S PICK
Interior Designer

Stride the perfect line between two of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes — mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole — by making this delicious dish. This simplistic-yet-elegant recipe pairs perfectly with your Thanksgiving favorites.

Stovetop Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Drizzle

ELLIE’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

Persimmons are an amazingly seasonal autumn fruit. These sweet treats make a great addition to the dessert selection alongside your grandma’s pies — you’ll have a hard time choosing which one to eat first!

Brûléed Persimmon Tarts with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese

The Pulp Culture: Thanksgiving Tabletop Picks

November 14, 2016Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideglasses, napkins, plates, silverware, tablescape, tabletopBeth and Carolina

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Pulp Design Studios team is thinking of dreamy tablescapes to entertain with. Our interior design clients are getting ready to entertain in their gorgeous new spaces for the holidays. Impress your guests by pulling together chic, sophisticated details to make your Thanksgiving table pop.

BETH’S PICKS
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Graphic details in classic colors are perfectly contrasted for a bold, thoughtful table.

Deborah Rhodes Windowpane-Checked Napkin | Nicholas Newcomb Hudson Valley Arcade Coupe Plate | Kim Seybert Flare Napkin Ring | Goa Cutlery in Brushed Gold | Giordana Murana Glass Tumbler

CAROLINA’S PICKS
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

The subtle details in these white and silver pieces add a touch of fun and elegance to your tablescape.

Cinta Concrete Linen Napkin | Malachite Fie-Piece Dinner Set | Pyrite Cube Napkin Ring | Aero Black Five-Piece Flatware Set | Gin Rummy Glass

TRACY’S PICKS
Senior Designer + Project Manager

Elegant pieces mixed with punches of playful graphics stride the perfect line between youthful and sophisticated.

White Napkin with Black Hemstitch | Addison Tableware | Tom Dixon Bone Napkin Ring | Stemless Glassware | Doma Serving Set

TARA’S PICKS
Junior Designer

Neutrals paired with subtle metallic details are a refined way to add a polished touch to your Thanksgiving feast.

Deborah Rhodes Kimono Napkin | Wedgwood Silver Aster Five-Piece Place Setting | Deborah Rhodes Antique Bone Burst Napkin Ring | Gold-Tipped Flatware

VILMA’S PICKS
Design Assistant

The hint of bold detail amongst simple gold items creates an intriguing yet usable arrangement.

Deborah Rhodes Kimono Napkin | Jan Burtz Gold Luster Dinnerware | Kelly Wearstler Linea Flatware | Kingston Gold Napkin Ring | Glass on Brass Glassware

Featured image from Vogue

Behind The Scenes: Napa Valley Showhouse

November 10, 2016Pulp Design Workcalifornia, Napa Valley, napa valley showhouse, showhouse, Traditional Home, Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse, Traditional Home ShowhouseBeth and Carolina

After Traditional Home asked us to be a part of their 2016 Napa Valley Showhouse, we decided to dip our toes into the showhouse world by putting together a stair landing design. The showhouse is owned by winemakers, so we wanted to pay homage to their craft. We pulled together a design filled with the feel and textures we loved in Napa Valley — our design tells the story of the grape harvest and what comes after: wine, riches and relaxation. Our design will be showcased in early December, but here’s a sneak peek at some of the customized pieces we created for the space…

We’re in love with this custom wall covering Beth + Carolina created in collaboration with the Newlon Collection. The pattern — inspired by hillside vines — is the perfect fit for a pop of boldness along the landing.

The earthy hues of this customized ottoman ground the space and bring vinery colors into the room.

Hope to see you in Napa!

7 Cute Mug + Warm Drink Pairings

November 4, 2016Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideautumn, cider, cold weather, fall, hot cocoa, mug, sangria, warm drinks, winterBeth and Carolina

With fall in the air, the Pulp team is spending our free time with a mug of something warm in one hand and a book in the other. We’ve rounded up our favorite mug + warm drink pairings for weathering out autumn storms, relaxing on a weekday night or soaking in a calm Sunday morning.

BETH’S PICKS
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Nothing makes more sense than bourbon in a hot toddy for fall. Paired with this handmade, graphic tumbler, it makes the perfect November combination.

Felix Stoneware Tumbler | Chili Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy

CAROLINA’S PICKS
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Using apple cider is a delicious, fresh take on an autumnal sangria; paired with this modern stainless steel mug, you can’t go wrong.

Teavana Pinch Stainless Steel Cup | Hot Mulled Apple Cider Sangria

TRACY’S PICKS
Senior Designer + Project Manager

One of my favorite parts of fall is fresh-baked warm apple pie — this cocktail is an ingenious take on an old favorite. Pouring it into this glass mug is an easy way to elevate the drink even more.

CB2 Cantina Glass Mugs | Warm Apple Pie Cocktail

TARA’S PICKS
Junior Designer

Painted designs like this Isla mug feel so cozy to me — the hand-painted pattern reminds me of decorating gingerbread cookies with my family as a child. It only makes sense that this mug is paired with a homemade gingerbread latte.

Anthropologie Painted Isla Mug | Gingerbread Latte

SHANNON’S PICKS
Design Assistant

Using pear is such a fun twist on classically apple recipes. Cider screams traditional fall, but the addition of pear makes the taste seem fresh. Serving it in this hand-thrown porcelain mug makes an old-fashioned tradition feel new again.

Anthropologie Gold-Flecked Mug | Warm Pear Cider

ALISSA’S PICKS
Design Assistant

London Fogs can be lighter and more flavorful than coffee — they’ve quickly become an autumn favorite for me. Served in these clean, modern mugs, it’s the perfect start to a lazy weekend morning.

Arrow + Sage Verge Mug no. 3 in Black | Almond Milk London Fog with Lavender

VILMA’S PICKS
Design Assistant

Coconut is one of my absolute favorite flavors. Usually, the fruit feels tropical — in this homemade coconut latte, it feels rich and season-appropriate. Throw it in this gorgeous black and white color-block mug and you have an incredibly chic start to your day.

CB2 Black Drip Coffee Mug | Homemade Coconut Latte

The Pulp Edit: November 2016

November 2, 2016The Pulp Editdesign, favorites, inspiration, november, november 2016, the pulp editBeth and Carolina

The walls of the Pulp Design Studios offices are always covered in inspiration. We feel drawn to colors, textures and shapes while hunting down gorgeous pieces for our clients and peering through magazines. We’ve decided to share what’s inspiring us each month. Introducing… The Pulp Edit. Here’s what our office inspiration board is looking like this November.

1. Laura Kirar II for Highland Court fabric in Runes, Red/Coral | 2. CaesarStone rounded island, feat. in Architectural Digest | 3. Viridis Zinnia, decorative velvet: BLACK edition Astratto collection | 4. Thayer Coggin rounded sofa | 5. “De Motu in Tractus” 2012, Oil on Linen by Roi James | 6. “Elaina” 2016, by Nathaniel Mary Quinn | 7. 1820 London townhouse designed by Patricia Sanchiz, feat. in Elle Decor | 8. Casamance Fabric Serenite in Sepia | 9. Kelly Wearstler’s Beach House (Kitchen & Dining Nook), feat. in InStyle | 10. David Kaihoi Collection with Schumacher (Tutsi and Turkish Step)

10 CLEVER STORAGE IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME

October 26, 2016Entertaining + Home Livingarchitecture, clever storage, interior design, storageBeth and Carolina

Finding glamorous and inconspicuous ways to tuck away items you don’t use everyday can be challenging. That’s why we’re in love with this architectural trend: clever storage! We love creating spaces that aren’t just beautiful, but functional and livable. This storage space in our Art-Centric Style Residence is perfect to display some items but stash others. Here are our 10 top ideas for chic but ingenious storage solutions.

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