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!

The truly fabulous “K” has done it again… she’s taken something beautiful and made it even more lovely with classic details and fresh combinations. We at the Pulp offices absolutely love how Kelly styled our Lancelot mirror atop her dresser vanity and enjoyed the sneak peek she shared of her pretty bedroom corner on her blog, “Fabulous K”. She gave us just one more good reason to love the Lancelot mirror (as if we needed another)! If the photo above peeks your home decor curiosity at all, we suggest you take a moment to hop over to Kelly’s blog for the full reveal.

And while we’re on the subject, we’re curious…

How would you style this mirror in your own space?

Would you perhaps pair it with a sleek and contemporary dresser accompanied by sculptural art objects or maybe soft, elegant accessories layered on top of a glamorous storage piece? Do share!

In fact, if you have a Lancelot mirror at home (or any of our products, for that matter), send it our way by posting a photo of the piece on Instagram with the hashtag #PULPathome. We’d love to see and share how you styled your piece!!

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?

I don’t know about you, but once the weather turns warmer my mind shifts to easy breezy basics like worn-in tees, tanks, maxi skirts, and comfy summer dresses. My accessories also become minimal because, let’s face it, in the heat of a Texas summer, I need as little adornment as possible on my bod.

To me, the perfect minimal accessory for said outfit is a long necklace. This season, long necklaces are adorned with tribal details, tassels, graphic shapes, and colorful textures.

Check these out: ONE: Fanned Rafia Pendant // TWO: Bloom Triangle Wrap // THREE: Ekka Simple Version // FOUR: Isabel Marant Tasselled Leather // FIVE: Knotted Wood & Tassel // SIX: Shark Necklace (my fave!)

What do you think? Long necklace do or don’t?

When designing a space, we love to use something a little unexpected like a dramatic piece of art that would definitely start a conversation or a unique stylized chair to amp up a living room!

While at High Point Market the Pulp ladies swooned over this Elka Chair by Bernhardt. Don’t you just love the lines on this beauty?! A great show piece for a future PULP client to capture a signature look! And of course after PULP has created a fresh new design for your home, it’s time for a PARTY! Treat your guests to a cocktail that compliments your new abode like the Berri Sophisticated, its almost to pretty to drink!

• 5 Blueberries
• 1 oz Absolut Berri Açaí Vodka
• 1 oz Fresh lime juice
• 1 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)
• Perrier-Jouët NV Champagne, chilled
• Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint

First, see what we’re talking about for yourself:

The first thing that struck us was the aestetic. Bernhardt was established in 1889 and is built on a strong tradition of quality & style, but they’ve managed to modernize their line for today, while still holding on to their signature timelessness. It’s a genius blend of today, yesterday, & tomorrow. Honestly, scroll back up through those images… Just stunning.

At closer look, you notice the quality and thoughtful design details. 4,000 hand-hammered nail heads on one piece, intricate inlay, exquisite drawer closures, drop-down drawer fronts for entertainment media…. all details that have the end-user in mind. These details are so important to us as designers, because we know we’re bringing more than just beauty to our clients.

So, we’ve got the details and the style of a high-end luxury brand… you think the prices will be outrageous, yes? You wouldn’t believe it. One of our mottos at Pulp Design Studios is that Pulp brings value to the luxury market, and Bernhardt couldn’t align more perfectly with our company’s values with their price points. They are so affordable for our clients that we found ourselves ashamed for not using them more often! We are still in shock and awe.

Actually, we’ve presented close to 15 of Bernhardt’s pieces for our projects in the mere two weeks we’ve been back in the office since visiting the showroom.

And, almost as memorable as their furniture were the people. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Bernhardt, which is still a family business. We also spent a few hours with Heather Eidenmiller – Director of Brand Development,  Ron Fiore – Creative Director, and Stephanie Lowder – PR Specialist. They were so incredibly lovely and gave us the royal treatment. It was amazing to hear the thought process behind the designs and experience the thoughtfulness of the individuals behind the company’s success… (not to mention having a few great laughs together). It was a great treat and one of the most meaningful experiences at High Point, to date.

We not only came back feeling inspired, but we’ve come back with some amazing design tools that will benefit our clients and bring value to our business…. Just amazing. Designers, take note.

Really and truly…. Thank you, Bernhardt!

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?

01: Bernhardt Showroom // 02: Bernhardt Showroom // 03: Details from Bernhardt Furniture // 04: Natural Curiosities Showroom // 05: Luna Bella Showroom 

We’ve taken High Point Market this Spring and are in the throws of finding inspiration at every turn… We’ll be here until Wednesday and sharing all our newest style finds & amazing new products over on our instagram! Join along in our discovery…

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Today launched our new collection of Two-Way pillows with Peacock Alley… And, we launched on One Kings Lane, no less!

The concept of our pillow line is to bring value to the luxury market, by offering a versatile pillow for flexibility and functionality. They have an attached reversible belly band so you can change the look of your space with just the flip of a belly band and a button closure.

SHOP THE PULP HOME EVENT ON ONE KINGS LANE!

Get great savings, by shopping our launch sale on OKL! Sale event ends on Monday morning.

The premiere issue of Bungalow Mag is out! And…. It’s perfect. A completely approachable take on urban Texas living (a much overlooked style of Texas’ culture). Go take a look for inspiration, sources, and see inside the lives of Texas creatives…. Including the ladies of Pulp!

Be sure to check out the spread on mine & Carolina’s living rooms (page 32)! See where we live now and where we got all of our goodies for our own humble bungalows.

READ THE FIRST ISSUE OF BUNGALOW MAGAZINE.

Enjoy! And, let us know what you think of this fabulous new magazine…