FORMULATED

A journal about the rituals we create around the home, the objects that bring us joy, and the stories behind how things are made.

  1. Portfolio 01: Touching Autumn

    A Tortuga Forma commission of still-life images shot in film by Helena Goñi. The notion of time and timelessness gives contour to our lives. We are constantly bounded by time and deadlines, so we wondered what might happen if we created an open-ended time frame for documenting our world of objects and the world outside.
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  2. Dried by the Tuscan Sun

    We return to a slower way of living, letting the sun and the wind dry our laundry. Travel to Tuscany through a short film about slowing down and giving in. 
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  3. Making a Pattern with Molly Fitzpatrick

    Molly Fitzpatrick is the founder of DITTOHOUSE and a dear collaborator who has brought TF’s very first textile collection to life. From afar, we were drawn to her vibrating prints, her unflinching use of color, and her deep reverence for textile history.
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  4. Building a Platter with Halley Zelicoff

    Chef and food stylist Halley Zelicoff arranges sumptuous platters, each starting with a simple but carefully chosen ceramic dish. Inside a 21 x 33" workspace (her kitchen countertop), she makes food come alive on the plate.
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  5. Plant Care for the Changing Season

    As we spot signs of early spring's arrival, it's time to pay attention to your indoor plants' changing needs. For one, the days are getting longer so position your plants farther away from windows to capture indirect sunlight.

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  6. Footed Bowls: A Timeless Classic

    Footed bowls have stood the test of time as a household staple for centuries. The addition of a pedestal-like base elevates the vessel above the table, providing stability and a touch of sophistication.
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  7. How to Picnic. A Vegan Dip Recipe by Diana Yen

    Spring has finally sprung, and we are celebrating with the perfect picnic spread recipe by guest contributor Diana Yen. As a celebrated recipe developer, cookbook author, houseware designer, and founder of content production house Studio A La Carte, she knows how to create palette-pleasing and visually stunning feasts.

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  8. A Guide to Cutting Board Care

    We make things that are meant to last as long - as they are cared for. All cutting boards need love, and our favorite wood salve is olive oil. See the proper way to nourish your boards.
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  9. Buckle Up: Behind the Stacking Bench

    As we spent the past year rethinking and reconfiguring our homes, we are revisiting STACKED, a hardworking bench that was conceived as a piece that could fill an entire room.
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