All posts by Carolina V Gentry

High Point Market Vendor Spotlight: Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman

October 13, 2014Design Insiderhigh point market, interior designCarolina V Gentry

Edward Ferrell Lewis Mittman Pulp Design Studios

High Point Furnishing Market, is almost upon us… We’ve been talking about it all week and our Pulp designers are finally headed there this Friday. Today, we’re excited to share another vendor spotlight! High Point has become such an essential part of our design firm for three main reasons: We get to see the latest and greatest pieces for our clients. We get to build better relationships with our vendors and reps to bring the best value to our clients. And, most importantly, we get to sit in, touch, and feel all the amazing goods our clients are trusting us to purchase and bring in to their homes. It’s an exciting time for us to get inspired, connect, and see all the newest goods…

We are so thrilled that Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman has sponsored part of our trip to High Point this fall. We have specified EF+LM on many Hospitality, Commercial, and Multi-Family interior design projects throughout our careers, so it’s an honor to have them support our firm’s visit to High Point.

If you’ve peered through the pages of any major design magazine you’ve surely seen Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman pieces gracing the pages. There’s a reason for that! EF+LM is known for their impeccable detail and quality craftsmanship. They are truly a designer’s furniture manufacturer that caters to customization and excellent quality. Stylistically, their frames are timeless and versatile, yet dynamic. They seamlessly incorporate into traditional and contemporary spaces, making them perfect for our Pulp projects! Just see for yourself…

Edward Ferrell Lewis Mittman Pulp Design Studios

We are so excited to visit the Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman showroom this month and will be back to report on the latest trends and share some of our favorite picks from their market product debuts!

If you’re not attending market, please follow along on our instagram accounts to see as we post real-time market finds: @pulpdesigns + @bethdotolo + @carolinavgentry

If you are attending High Point, be sure to stop by the Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman showroom:

Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman

242 N. Hamilton Street
High Point, NC 27260

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5 Easy Tips to Enhance Your Home

January 13, 2014Design Insiderinterior design, interiorsCarolina V Gentry

Yes, its 2014 and I can’t believe it! A new year always makes people think of how they can improve in many different areas. Every year I think…How can I easily spruce up my home without breaking the bank? Here are five quick easy ways to spice up your home without all the fuss.

1. Curb Appeal: The first impression of your home starts with the exterior. Create an inviting sense of entrance by repainting your front door a fun color, changing the exterior numbers or simply add a pair of large decorative planters with some flowers. (image)

2. Textiles: You can easily change up any room by switching out the pillows or drapery panels. This can be done seasonally by adding lighter textiles for the warmer seasons and heavier ones during the colder seasons. I just added a sparkly pillow and fur throw to my bed to give it a cozy winter feel. It’s such a simple way to add texture, color and pattern to any space.

3. Declutter & Rearrange: Take a step back and look at your bookshelves and coffee tables. Have you added to your tchotchke collection over the year? Have you been piling the magazines on the coffee table or in the corner? We are all guilty of this…including me. Clean it up people! Edit your accessories and move them around to different areas. You can also rearrange your existing furniture to create a totally new look. This will update your space and it’s free.

4. Decorative Hardware: Give a piece of furniture a face lift with some new unique hardware. Our Pulp Home Starburst Pulls have been very popular for doors, consoles and cabinets. You can also transform the look of a kitchen or bathroom by switching out the cabinet hardware.

5. Paint or Wallpaper: Color and pattern can play a huge part in how you feel in a room. Change a room by painting it a dramatic shade. Several of our clients have truly enjoyed room transformations in shades of black. It’s bold and everything pops right off it. If paint is too much of a hassle, add an accent wall of wallpaper. This is a simple way to create a focal wall in any room. One of our favorites at Pulp Design Studios is anything from Abnormals Anonymous!

Check out our Pulp Home shop for some great finds to spruce up your home!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013: LAST MINUTE GIFTS

December 23, 2013Shopping Guidegift guide, gifts, holidayCarolina V Gentry

Yes, it happens every year…it’s down to the final days before Christmas and you forgot to get a gift for someone. Hopefully, these last minute gift parings will give you some inspiration for the few you still need to shop for without all the fuss. Pair them together as a larger gift or separately as a small thoughtful gift. Good Luck!

Funky Chunky Popcorn, Movie Gift Card, Starbucks Gift Card, Last Minute Gift Ideas, 3 Piece Potluck Baker Set, Crate & Barrel, Bon Appetite magazine subscription, veuve clicquot brut, champagne gift, Holiday Gift Ideas, Gourmet Popcorn, Champagne Flutes, ITunes Gift Cards, Nordstrom scarfs, Fringe Scarf, Southwestern Scarf, Echo Ruched Gloves, Tech gloves

1.) Movie Gift Card & Gourmet Popcorn for the movie lover in your life.

2.) Magazine Subscription & 3 Piece Bakers (You can change this up to fit the person receiving the gift…pair a fashion magazine and a lipgloss or nail polish set).

3.) Fringe Scarf & Tech Glove combo…you can never have too many of these.

4.) Starbucks Gift Card & Coffee Mugs great for the caffeine addict.

5.) Champagne & Sparkling Wine Glass set…perfect for the boozer. If you think the glasses are too much get a cool bottle stopper. Set the theme depending on the beverage you decide to buy. For example, do a bottle of tequila with some shot glasses or a margarita recipe book.

Happy Holidays!!!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013: STOCKING STUFFERS

December 16, 2013Shopping Guidegift, gift guides, gifts, holiday, stocking stuffersCarolina V Gentry

It’s always exciting to unwrap the large gifts sitting under the tree but sometimes good things come in small packages. Like the fun little gifts snuggled inside those stockings hanging over the fireplace. They’re usually things you would never buy yourself but you always seem to use. These are some of my favorite stocking stuffers for 2013.

1. Gam 6 in 1 Hammer // 2. Arrow Whiskey Flask // 3. Triangle Leather Coin Pouch // 4. Agate Coasters // 5. Adopted Leather Iphone Case // 6. Vintage Inspired Luggage Tags // 7. Brunette Pebble Measuring Tape // 8. John Derian Swift Bird Pocket Mirror // 9. Tablet Socks // 10. Stroke of Midnight Makeup Brush Set

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013: FOR PET

December 9, 2013Shopping Guidegift, gift guides, holiday, petsCarolina V Gentry

During the hectic holiday season don’t forget about your furry best friends. You know the ones that are always happy to see you and never complain. Rover deserves to be on the shopping list too! Here are my top holiday gift finds to spoil your pet this season.

1. Nice Grill Cream & Black Dog Collar // 2. Ziggy Cream Bed // 3. Fuzz Yard Wrap Coat // 4. Natural Dog Snout Soother // 5. H2O 4 K9 Portable Water Bottle // 6. Ore Pet Dog Brush // 7. Boxer Dog Tag // 8. Bark Box

8 Tips for a Welcoming Guest Room

November 22, 2013Shopping Guideholiday, hospitalityCarolina V Gentry

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Yes, it’s time to roll out the red carpet for your holiday guests. Whether they are family or friends you want them to feel welcome and at home. After a decade of working in Hospitality Design and designing Guest Rooms for high-end boutique hotels, I’m obsessed with creating the perfect overnight stay. The Guest Room above, designed by Pulp Design Studios, is a blank canvas for adding in all the little details for your guest’s perfect stay. Here are some of my tips for readying the guest room…

1. Leave a welcome note for your guest with instructions for the goodies in the room. I love these simple little Crane & Co. Correspondence Cards

2. Make your guest really feel at home with some take home Personalized Spa Slippers.

3. Organize your guests goodies on this Scalloped Lacquered Wood Tray from Pulp Home.

4. The CB2 Cora Bedside Carafe is perfect for a parched guest in the middle of the night and way more chic than a plastic water bottle.

5. Crisp clean sheets are a must and this Soprano Peacock Alley Sheeting is amazing!

6. Two of my overnight must haves are Khiel’s Lip Balm and Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. Another useful take home gift for your guest.

7. Provide friends and family with a little snack during their stay. The Pulp Design Studios gang love both of these tasty treats. Funky Chunky Chip-Zel-Pop & Sea Salted Dark Chocolate Bar

8. Don’t forget a cozy throw for extra warmth. I love this Faux Fur Throw from Pottery Barn for those chilly nights. It’s on sale so I might have to get one for myself!

Are you ready for your holiday guests?

Holiday Hostess Gifts

November 11, 2013Shopping Guidegift guides, holidayCarolina V Gentry

All of us at Pulp Design Studios are getting ready for all of the up coming holiday gatherings. I always like to gift the host a little something whenever I’m invited to a shindig but sometimes run out of time or ideas. Rather than just picking up a bottle of wine on the way to the party this year I’m giving it a little more thought. Here are some quick and easy gift pairings that are not only thoughtful, but useful for your host with the most….

Martha Stewart Cakes Cookbook, Jansen + Co’s Cake Stand, Nambe Infinity Cocktail Shaker, Modern Mixologist Cocktail Book, Wooden Serving Board, Power Food Cookbook, Piano Workshop 98 Serving Set, Modern Serving Ware, Mixt Salad Cookbook, Carolina Gentry, Beth Dotolo, Hostess Gift Guide, Perfect Hostess Gifts, Easy Gift Ideas, Holiday Gift Ideas

The Minimalist: Mixt Salad Cookbook, Iittala Serving Set // The Boozer: Nambe Infinity Cocktail Shaker, Modern Mixologist Cocktail Book // The Baker: Martha Stewart Cakes Cookbook, Jansen + Co’s Cake Stand // The Health Nut: Wooden Serving Board, Power Foods Cookbook

Looking for more holiday gift ideas? Don’t forget to check out our shop!

Spooky Soiree

October 21, 2013Entertaining + Home LivingCarolina V Gentry

The holidays are right around the corner (1st stop Halloween) and the ladies at Pulp Design Studios will stop at nothing to get our clients homes ready for any festive gathering. The last couple of weeks I’ve been running around town hitting up every store for last minute pre-holiday styling. These are some of my favorite Halloween inspired finds….

Halloween Party Ideas, Halloween Decor, Halloween Decorations, Skull Hands, Black Ice Gems, Halloween Cup Cake Stencils, Gold Skull Pillow, Onyx stemware, day of the dead cork screw, morelia decanter, Halloween towels, crawling halloween hand, Spiced rimming sugar

The best part is that most of these items are on sale! So, if you’ve already decorated for this year….you can get a head start for next year and save some $$$.

1.) Gold Skull Pillow, 2.) Morelia Decanter, 3.) Day of the Dead Cork Screw, 4.) Spiced Rimming Sugar, 5.) Calling All Spirits Gallery Tray, 6.) Halloween Icon Towels, 7.) Crawling Halloween Hand, 8.) Halloween Snake Bottle Stopper, 9.) Onyx Stemware, 10.) Black Ice Gems, 11.) Halloween Cup Cake Stencils, 12.) Metallic Skeleton Hand

Check out our Halloween Pinterest Board for more festive ideas!

Tea Time

September 23, 2013Entertaining + Home Livinggifts, teaCarolina V Gentry

The ladies at Pulp Design Studios love a good cup tea! Since the Fall season is finally here it’s the best time to fix up the perfect cup of tea. Some of us are a little snootier than others when it comes to the type of tea we drink, but regardless the brand or type we all need the same simple tools to make a delicious cup. Here are some lovely tools that can make that happen…

01.) Glass Tea Pot & Infuser // 02.) Bamboo Tea Scoop // 03.) Clover Honey Tea Spoons // 04.) Alessi Sugar Dispenser // 05.) Wood Tea Canister // 06.) Tea Mug with Infuser // 07.) Tea Bag Tea Infuser // 08.) Tea App

What’s your favorite type of tea?

Kid Style

August 19, 2013Shopping Guideinterior design, kidsCarolina V Gentry

Of course we offer design consults for your children! Pulp Design Studios can design for clients of all ages. From babies to tweens we have had our hands full designing a wide variety of children’s rooms. Here are some fab finds that are sure to add to your kids style in one way or another!

ONE: World Map Decal // TWO: Coco de Paris Elephant Art // THREE: Lex Mod Kids Ball Chair // FOUR: Land of Nod Stripes Around the Cube Bin // FIVE: Pulp Home Gold Giraffe Sculpture // SIX: Ikea PS Maskros Pendant // SEVEN: Surya Dreamscape Rug // EIGHT: MOMA Button Stool

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