FORMULATED

Every object has a story. This is a journal about the rituals we create around the home, the objects that bring us joy, and stories behind how things are made.

  1. Get to Know Veronica Fuerte of Hey Studio

    We chatted with Hey Studio founder Veronica Fuerte about her design approach, influences, thoughts on being a female founder, and favorite font and Pantone color of the moment.
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  2. Get to Know Artist Tishk Barzanji

    Collaborating on an #EnvisionTortuga piece with surrealist artist, Tishk Barzanji, can be described like his many works of art - a fantasy brought to life. The London artist builds architectural phenomenons in his mind, and gave TORTUGA a peek into what that process is like. 
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  3. More Than a Shelf: Hacks that replace furniture

    Minimalist, sturdy, unexpected - the reasons for using shelving as a furniture alternative are endless.
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  4. Living in Sculpture: How to furnish an iconic architectural home?

    The residential home, unencumbered by corporate needs or urban restriction, is an experimental architects dream. Owning one of these sculptural mas...
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  5. Mid-century interior design guru Barbara D'Arcy is still surprising us

    Even if you haven't heard of Barbara D'Arcy before, you're probably familiar with her work. In her unique position as Executive Merchandising Desig...
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  6. Kitchen Renovation Checklist: One commonly overlooked detail

    As the kitchen is where much time (and money) is spent, it can be tempting to opt for utility over design when renovating. In the one room where every detail counts, one small - yet extremely noticeable - feature can easily be overlooked.
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  7. Design in the Sky: High-lights from the Golden Age of Flying

    Travel and style have always been synonymous, bringing together architecture, interior decor, fashion, entertainment, and adventure unlike anything...
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  8. Sitting on history - What's behind today's 15 most ubiquitous chairs

    You've encountered these chairs countless times, but have you ever stopped to contemplate their origins? History has granted these 15 chairs a ubiquitous status in our daily lives, and we are taking a moment to get better acquainted with them. 
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  9. Material Index: Making sense of sustainable wood

    We interviewed the definitive voice on all things wood -  Eric Meier, the wealth of knowledge behind The Wood Database - about how to make confident and informed decisions when buying wood. 

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