ANGLEPOISE LAUNCHES NEW COLOURS FOR THE GIANT 1227 AT MAISON ET OBJET

While attending Maison et Objet in Paris last week, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Anglepoise, one of our favourite home ware brands.

Based in the UK, Anglepoise has been producing iconic lighting in a wide range of styles for over 80 years. Their Original 1227 lamp is recognized as classic British design and was the brain child of automotive engineer, George Carwardine who pioneered its perfect balance mechanism.

The Giant 1227 floor lamp was first produced as a one-off commission for the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, due to public demand it went into volume production in 2004. Now with a palette of 10 colours, including the "Tranquil" range which launched at the show (pictured above), this lamp makes a statement in any room.

For more information on the Giant 1227 floor lamp and and other Anglepoise lighting, please visit our website at www.providehome.com or email us at info@providehome.com.

Posted by David.

PROVIDE'S REPORT FROM MAISON ET OBJET 2013 IN PARIS

Robert and I have just completed our 3 day visit of Maison et Objet in Paris – we are highly inspired by what we saw and excited to bring these beautiful, new products for the home to you.

Above is just a quick sampling from some of our current suppliers: Oscar Maschera, Rina Menardi, Teixidors and Missoni Home. We absolutely fell in love with the ceramic and leather stools/tables unveiled by Oscar Maschera – so dramatic. Rina Menardi showed new shapes and colours that we think you will love for the coming spring season. Teixidors, from Spain is such an amazing company and we are always rewarded by reconnecting with them and seeing what new and luxurious textiles they are developing. Missoni Home is such an iconic brand and we are proud to have it as part of our offering – this years collection feels very fresh and sophisticated.

Look for ceramics, textiles, accessories and more these brands arriving soon at Provide as well as from new ones that caught our eye at the show (more on that soon).

Posted by David.

FALL 2013 DSQUARED2 MEN'S SHOW IN MILAN

Robert and I recently had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Fall 2013 Dsquared2 Men's show in Milan, Italy. This show was our first fashion show of this calibre and we were absolutely amazed from backstage to onstage to the swarm that surrounded Dean and Dan afterwards.

It was a thrill to go backstage to witness the preparation involved (not to mention the high level of activity) and then to take our seats shortly before start and see the celebrities arrive with the paparazzi quickly to descend upon them – absolutely craziness!

Titled "La Nouvelle Noir" the show was a throw back to the golden age of Jazz remixed with Dsquared2 exquisite tailoring and fashion forward design. Each piece that came down the runway was a must have for the coming season – military, war era looks transformed into sleek, Jazz age suits all with a contemporary, modern edge. The highlight of the show (at least in our books) was seeing all the "cool cats" (models) return to the runway stripped down to their under ware – a new product launch from Dsquared2 of course!

A big thanks and congratulations to Dean and Dan, we loved the show!

Posted by David.

THE BLOOM NO. 13 TABLE FROM MTH WOODWORKS NOW AT PROVIDE

Provide is very pleased to present this one-of-a-kind table designed and made in Vancouver by MTH Woodworks and now available for purchase in our showroom and online. The Bloom No. 13 table features salvaged yellow cedar that is expertly fused within a natural resin that uniquely showcases the inherent beauty of the wood. The clean, simple lines of the table's design contrasts with the organic shape and colour of the sliced tree base – making it truly a functional piece of art.

Please enquire for custom sizes and other resin colours.

View the Bloom No. 13 table at providehome.com