All posts by Carolina V Gentry

GIFTS FOR HIM

Shopping Guide,

 

Finding gifts for the guys in your life can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. Since It’s my hubby’s birthday this week and I’ve been on the major search for a cool gift. So, I thought I’d share some of my favorite finds that might fit the personality of one of the men in your life.

THE TECHY: Tascam iM2 Stereo Microphone for Apple iOS Products

THE BEER ENTHUSIAST: Portland Growler (Keeps carbonated brews cold and crisp for days.)

THE PREPSTER: Dcoybrand The Dean Necktie

THE CLASSIC: Maui Jim Baby Beach Sunglasses (Anyone can sport these!)

THE LOUNGER: Born Marcus Loafer

THE OUTDOORSY: Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler

THE MOVIE BUFF: James Bond Archives Coffee Table Book (One of our Pulp Design Studio Clients loved this in his office!)

THE BOOZER: Shot Flask

 

What do you consider the perfect “MAN” gift?

Vanity Fair

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Every girl needs a little space in her life to primp and prep before the work day or a sexy evening out.  Check out some of these dresser vanity must haves for everyone….

ONE: Lancelot Mirror (One of Pulp Design Studios favorites and some of our blogger friends too!) // TWO: Barbara Barry Wall Sconce  // THREE: Jonathan Adler Muse Candle (After you enjoy the candle use the whimsy canister for your makeup brushes!) // FOUR: Jonathan Adler Fontana Bowl (Great for stashing your rings and watch at the end of the day.)  // FIVE: Vintage Decanters (I love any kind of decanter or long neck vase.  Not only are they pretty to look at but they are great for stacking bracelets.)  // SIX: Dwell Studio Labyrinth Lacquered Wood Tray // SEVEN: West Elm Parsons Metal Desk  // EIGHT: DWR Platner Stool

 

What is your vanity must have?

 

HANGING AROUND

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Alexa Hampton 2 Light Pendant, Visual Comfort Lighting, DWR, Design Within Reach, Superordinate Antler Pendant, Arteriors, Zanadoo Large Chandelier, Urban Electric, Cosy Pendant, Currey & Co. Hedy Chandelier, Currey & Co. Sahara Pendant, Hudson Valley Humphrey Pendant, Carolina V. Gentry, Pulp Design Studios, Pulp Design Studio, Interior Design Dallas, Interior Design Seattle, Modern interior design,

We at Pulp Design Studios are always running around looking for amazing finds for our design projects.  Lately, I’ve been searching high and low for a wide variety of chandeliers and pendants to fit all of our clients different styles.  These are some of my favorites right now….

ONE: Superordinate Antler Pendant // TWO: Humphrey Pendant // THREE: Cosy Pendant // FOUR: Sahara Pendant // FIVE: Zanadoo Large Chandelier // SIX: Hedy Chandelier // SEVEN: Caviar Cluster Chandelier // EIGHT: Alexa Hampton 2 Light Pendant

 

Which one fits your style?

 

Interior Designers Dallas, Modern Interior Designers, Carolina V. Gentry

 

Michelada Cocktail Recipe | Mexican Cocktail Recipes

Fiesta in a Glass | The Michelada

Entertaining + Home Living

 

Everyone is always asking me to share my Michelada recipe and I finally got around to actually measuring out the ingredients.  Since I always just eye ball it and make them to taste I could never share the recipe but now I can share it with you!  If you enjoy bloody mary’s or lime in your beer you will love this Mexican beer cocktail!

What you need…..

1 16oz. Glass or Mug

Ice

1 Mexican Beer (Tecate Light, Corona, Dos Equis Light, Bohemia)

2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (about 1 medium juicy lime)

1 oz. Clamato Juice

2 -3 dashes Cholula Hot Sauce (How hot do you like it?)

2 dashes Maggi Seasoning or Soy Sauce

2 -3 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

Dash of Black Pepper

Pinch of Course Salt

1/2 teaspoon Tajin (BTW this is awesome on fruit, cucumbers, jicama and popcorn)

Add some Tajin to a plate and use for rimming the glasses

Grab a glass and rim the edge with tajin. Add lime, clamato, cholula, maggi, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper & tajin to glass.  Mix well and add ice, tilt glass slightly and slowly pour beer into glass, stir gently to prevent over fizzing.

 

Voila…Fiesta in a glass! Enjoy!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Entertaining + Home Living

 Image via pinterest

It’s finally here the beginning of summer!  Whether you spend this weekend indoors or out I’m sure you will be indulging in some sort of food extravaganza.  If you need a quick recipe…check out some of these delicious links…

1.) Herbed Shrimp Dip

2.) Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

3.) Frozen Chocolate Bananas (Beth’s Favorite!)

4.) Muffaletta Sandwich

5.) Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad

6.) Corn Tomato & Asparagus Salad

7.) Rhubarb Floats

8.) Seedy, Nutty Kale and Apple Salad + Miso Tahini Dressing

 

Remember what we are celebrating. God Bless America!

Dining Al Fresco

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Summer is right around the corner which means outdoor everything!  I love a good outdoor dinner party but like to keep things simple so I can have fun at the party too. Loving all of these functional party finds that will help you have an easy breezy outdoor soiree.

ONE: Tassel Garland // TWO: Chalk Note Mason Jar (Never lose your drink! Write your name on it!) // THREE: Thomas Paul Melamine Amalfi Side Plates // FOUR: Nifty Napkins // FIVE: Casa Stripe Placemat // SIX: DuraChill Beverage Dispenser (Great for your guest to serve themselves. Plus, the built-in ice chamber keeps everything cold!) // SEVEN: Eco-gecko Biodegradable Wooden Cutlery (Better than plastic…don’t you agree?)

 

How do you keep your entertaining simple?

 

 

 

 

Contain Yourself

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Laura Kirar, Arteriors Home, Saskia Diez, Rab Labs, Bone Inlay Box, Amethyst, Geodes, Wooden boxes, Jewelry boxes, Wooden Jewelry Boxes, Rockman and Rockman , Jonathan Adler, Rhino box, Waylande Gregory, Poison Apple box, Michele Varian, modern Boxes, unique jewelry boxes

Totally obsessing over boxes of any kind right now! They are the perfect little gems you can add to any surface and they don’t have to be square.  Plus, they serve a function by stashing away your not so pretty belongings in a stylish way.  Surely one of these little nuggets will fit your personality or style.

These are the ten that made the Pulp Design Studios cut….

ONE: Laura Kirar Piper Brass Wood Box (Available at Pulp Home of course!) // TWO: Michele Varian Poision Apple Box // THREE: Carina Box // FOUR: Nosigner Squares Box  // FIVE: Bloom by Anuschka Bone Inlay Box // SIX: Jonathan Adler Rhino Box // SEVEN: Rockman & Rockman Magic Box (Got to love this! It plays The Godfather theme song when you open it! Check it out!) // EIGHT: Saskia Diez AC02 Jewel Box // NINE: Waylande Gregory Croco Specialty Box // TEN: Nate Berkus Chevron Storage Box

 

Which one fits your personality?

Outdoor Seats and Stools

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Janus et cie, residential products, outdoor seating, lounge chair, Janus et cie mood lounge chair, made goods gabriella hand painted resin stool chinese blue, design within reach walter lamb lounge chair,1st dibs elephant garden stool, B & B Italia Caroline armchair, wisteria Interlocking Rings Stool, oasiq CAPRICORN Lounge Chair, made goods janson striped bone slash horn stool black slash white striped resin

All of us at Pulp Design Studios believe outdoor spaces are equally as important as interior spaces in your home.  Now that patio weather is here and we’re all ready to enjoy a good cocktail, we need a stylish place to sit our drink and our tush! Check out the stools and chairs we are loving now!

CAROLINA: B & B Italia Crinoline Arm Chair // Wisteria Interlocking Rings Stool

BETH: Oasis Capricorn Lounge Chair // Made Goods Janson Stool

CORINNE: Janus et Cie Mood Lounge Chair // Made Goods Gabriella Stool

HILARY: DWR Walter Lamb Lounge Chair // 1st Dibs Elephant Garden Stool 

 

What’s your favorite outdoor piece?

MOD OUTDOOR LIVING

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Dallas Interior Design, Seattle Interior Design, Carolina Gentry, Beth Dotolo, Pulp Designs, BBQ, Patio furniture, Outdoor decor, Weber Smokey Joe Premium Blue Wave Grill, Fish Eddy's Party Glasses, Dash & Albert Indoor Outdoor Rug, A + R Store Pod Aluminum Planters, Crate & Barrel Outdoor Pillows, Jonathan Adler Lacquer Hexagon Tray

Spring is officially here and my favorite time of year!  That’s right, patio weather time! Who can resist a great patio, relaxing with friends and a delicious cocktail? I mean we only have a couple of months before the summer scorcher begins…so lets take advantage of it…right!? Check out some of my mod picks to give your outdoor space a fun bright punch of color.  Perfect for Spring Time!

ONE: Weber Smokey Joe Premium Blue Wave Grill // TWO: Fishs Eddy Party Glasses  // THREE: Dash & Albert Indoor/Outdoor Rope Rug // FOUR: A + R Store Pod Aluminum Planters  // FIVE: Crate & Barrel Outdoor Pillows // SIX: Jonathan Adler Lacquer Hexagon Tray 

How do you spruce up your outdoor space?