All posts by Beth Dotolo Pulp Design Studios and Hello Splendor

Objects of Splendor :: Converse Collaborations

I love a good design collaboration as much as I love a comfy pair of Converse Chuck Taylors. So, it’s no surprise that when you combine converse with some amazing designers that I’m on cloud nine! 
I’m loving both designer converse from Marimekko & Comme des Garcons right now… 
But, how about those black & white Marimekko high tops!? 
What I wouldn’t give for those in a low top! 
We all need a good pair of comfortable kicks!
What’s your comfy shoe of choice? 

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Happy Valentines Day!!

Happy Valentines Day!
For all the cynics out there,
make sure you love on someone today… 
even if you just spoil yourself!
How are you making today special??


Me? I’ve got a ton of design work to do today, but I plan on closing up shop a little early and making the hubby a delicious dinner! We’re not big on V-Day in our house, but we try to do a little something special just as an excuse to eat good and celebrate our love, even if it’s in a small way.

And….

Congratulations to Saf Maryam!
You are the winner of the F. is for Frank giveaway!

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a little piece of my week…

Got anything fun or exciting planned for the weekend?
Me? I’m making valentines for all of max’s classmates… It’s my first ‘Mom’ project!!
Any great ideas for handmade valentines you’d like to share?


Links: little bean | boyfriend in a bottle | laura @ onefortyfivepm | matthew @ ervin cowboy | grant @ cashmere cowboy | globe pendant from west elmpulp design studios in paper city 

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Objects of Splendor :: The Anatomy of Love

I’ve been a lover of the anatomical heart since my friends at F. is for Frank created their Justin’s Heart keychain.

Justin Sullivan sculpted this heart for a benefit that helped him pay his medical bills during his fight with cancer. Though I wasn’t close to him, there are so many things dear to my heart about him and this keychain. My husband and I attended Justin’s benefit on our first date and received this keychain crafted by F. is for Frank as a thank you for attending. It had a note that said ‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Sadly, Justin passed away in 2009 (on my birthday, actually) at the age of 33. We have held on to our keychain as a token of our love and as a reminder of how precious life can be. 75% of the proceeds of this keychain benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

It would make an amazing gift for the love of your life, or even a single friend. This off-the-beaten-path keychain has an incredible story of love behind the making of it…

I even managed to pick out a card for you to pair it with!

Did I mention I just love F. is for Frank??

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A Valentines Day GIVEAWAY!!

I’ve gotten so many comments on the blog about my customized Maxton ring by F. Is For Frank, that I wanted to give you all a little treat for Valentines Day! This custom ring is amazing and I constantly get compliments on it, so F. Is For Frank & I wanted to share the love!

It’s an $85 value & you can customize it with up to 10 letters & numbers to make a statement. It can be the love of your life, a date, or a statement that you’re ‘single’. Get as creative as you’d like!

Here’s how the giveaway works… 
You get one entry for each of the following & you must leave a separate comment for each entry:

1. To enter you must subscribe to Hello, Splendor, either by ‘Google Friend Connect’ or by ‘subscribing by email’. (these can be found under ‘Follow Along’ just to the left of this post) + Leave a comment stating how you follow. 

2. What would your ring say if you won? + Leave a comment with what your ring would say. Remember: 10 characters or less.

3. Tweet about this giveaway & mention @hellosplendor & @fisforfrank. + Leave a comment and let us know your twitter handle. 

4. Like F. is for Frank on facebook + Leave a comment here letting us know. 

5. Like Hello, Splendor on facebook + Leave a comment here letting us know.

Good Luck!! 
The winner will be chosen at random & announced on Valentines Day!!

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Life of Splendor :: Superbowl Sunday

I’m not really one for football, but I’m a huge fan of get-togethers! I’ll be going casual-chic this superbowl sunday. And, in between commercials I’ll keep myself occupied, while everyone else is watching the game, by sipping on a frosty beverage and jotting down ideas for the blog. And, of course, I’ll be chatting it up with my favorite ladies! 
Do you go to superbowl parties to watch the game or go you go mainly to socialize?? 

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