NEW CREATIONS FROM DESIGNER AND ARTIST MARTHA STURDY

Last week I visited the always inspiring Vancouver showroom of designer and artist Martha Sturdy where I was enthralled by the beautiful form of her Langara Brass Bowls. Each are individually hand crafted using spun brass and finished with their signature STURDY evolving patina. Elegantly presented on a white marble resin table – these bowls are timeless accessories that will add sophistication, colour and texture to your home.

Another new release to the STURDY collection (and currently on view at Provide) is the large scale servers made in Martha's choice resin colour – white marble. These are as dramatic as the are practical for dining and entertaining both indoors and out.

For these and other designs from the STURDY collection, please contact us at Provide via our website at www.providehome.com.

Photography courtesy of STURDY Living.

Post by David.

MARTHA STURDY 'BREAKS' INTO A NEW FORM OF ART

Martha Sturdy is known for taking what she sees in her surrounding environment and applying that to her unconventional artworks. In her newest works called "breaking", Sturdy observes the effects that once has as it builds up and breaks apart. The jagged forms are made of synthetic resin, which is then smashed and poured out onto steel canvases. The resins blue tint and rippling surfaces are a convincing likeness of ice. Sturdy satisfies the human impulse to seal down what is, by nature, ephemeral. In doing so, she allows for an even closer appreciation of this material. Strongly believing in throwing the rules out the window, Sturdy allows herself to get in depth with her creative process making the end result of these new works utterly unique.

For more from Martha Sturdy, please visit our website www.providehome.com

STURDY'S NEW JAPANESE INSPIRED 'OSAKA' COLLECTION

During a visit to STURDY's showroom last week, Robert & David brought back some beauties from Martha's new 'Osaka' collection. This selection features an alluring contrast of resin shapes inset into the classic STURDY forms.

The inspiration for this collection emanated while Martha was traveling through Japan. She was taken by how the clear moonlit nights washed over the luscious fields of age-old bamboo creating a dream like quality. Frequently inspired by natures beauty, it was only natural for Martha to integrate this inspiration into her resin designs.

Each resin strip or sphere is hand-poured & hand-sanded. They are then placed into the mold and the coordinating outer colour is then poured on top, this is what distinguishes the difference in the placement of the strips. Some will appear bold as they have been pushed further to the front of the piece, or they may appear more diluted as they have been pushed further to the back. This process is what makes each resin piece unique.

For more from this collection, please visit our website www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

A SPLASH OF SEA BLUE FOR THE BATHROOM

The bathroom may be the smallest room in the home but that doesn't mean it can't have large style. Bathrooms should be a place to retreat to after a long day at work, a place where you can close the door and forget about   the world outside.

The easiest way to achieve a calming relaxing look in your bathroom is to introduce some beautiful accessories. One of our favorite bath collections includes Martha Sturdy's in Sea, which has the feeling of sea glass due to its transparent quality. This beautiful teal blue is accented in the colours in Missoni's Giacomo bath towels to create a cohesive look. Add a lovely recycled glass carafe by Roost and some fantastic skin care items from Triumph & Disaster, and you are sure to obtain a beautiful bathroom oasis you can't wait to come home to.

1. Triumph & Disaster facial care

2. Martha Sturdy resin soap dispenser in sea

3. Missoni Giacomo bath sheet

4. Roost recycled glass carafe

5. Martha Sturdy resin boutique tissue cover in sea

6. Martha Sturdy resin stacking tray in sea

Posted by Megan

BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS INSPIRE AN ELEGANT LIVING ROOM

As designers, we are always looking for inspiration in anything and everything in life. When we came across this beautiful Missoni cushion (shown above), it was hard not to be stimulated by its elegant hues and luxurious luster.

Dreaming of a possible living room setting, we've put this cushion with a few items that we felt reflected the cushion's elegance and sophistication. These accessories, paired with a simple modern couch and crisp white walls would create a classy living room we'd all love to sit back and relax in.

1. Missoni Orly Cushion
2. Niche Modern Bell Jar Pendant in Smoke 
3. AKMD Brass Bowls
4. Martha Sturdy Brass Wire Sphere Lamp
5. Rina Menardi Giara N.1 in Green Lagoon
6. Pacific Connections Breakfast Tray 

Posted by Megan

CELEBRATING CANADIAN DESIGN AT PROVIDE

With Canada Day upon us, Provide would like to take the time to say how proud we are to be able to support some of the most talented Canadian as well as local Vancouver designers and artists. We've had the pleasure over the years of being able to send exquisitely crafted accessories, furniture and art to different locations throughout Canada as well as internationally. These Canadian collections have been featured in such notable home decor magazines as Elle Decor, Interior Design Magazine, Architectural Digest and Western Living Magazine.

Works include Martha Sturdy's timeless classic resin and metal accessories/art, Christian Woo's modernist furniture, Loyal Loot's rustic log bowls and Catherine Regehr's beautifully produced textiles (just to name a few).

It's wonderful to see that Canadian designers are making a splash in today's design world and Provide is honored to be a part of it. We are eager to see where their paths will lead and what new and exciting things they will showcase at Provide next.

For more information on these and other Canadian designers please visit our website www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

NEW ART WORKS BY MARTHA STURDY AT PROVIDE

Provide is introducing new art works in the store this week and we are very excited to showcase more by Vancouver's own Martha Sturdy. These two pieces measure 41 x 41 inches and are resin on steel. To view more, visit us at Provide.

BOLD COLOURS FOR SUMMER

Provide has just received some beautiful new home accessories in warm weather hues. Pictured are Italian leather boxes in ochre, orange and red from Oscar Maschera, the limited edition nesting bowls in yellow from Heath Ceramics and Martha Sturdy's new plum colour for her resin collection. Lovely!