Lotus-inspired range in full bloom ROYAL Selangor opened its latest retail store at The Gardens, Mid Valley City, with some surprises awaiting its customers. The new store had been given a makeover by celebrity interior designer Eric Leong and the walls have been lit up in shades of shocking pink while the floor is dotted with posh tables and stools. Boosting the overall appeal of the store was the New Asia range of home and office accessories, which were highlighted in the window displays and inside the store. Leong had designed the range for Royal Selangor’s Autumn 2007 collection. Asian themes: Leong with some of the items from the new collection. “The range is inspired by the lotus, which is symbolic across Asia. “I have designed each of the accessories to have dual functions but, interestingly, many said they kept discovering new ways to use them,” the cheerful designer said. He demonstrated how one could use the candleholder as a glass, a vase or even a multi-tiered ornament when stacked up together. “Just unleash your creativity and play with these accessories, you will be able to give your house a more appealing look in no time,” he said. The New Asia-themed display will remain at the store until Nov 29. During this period, Royal Selangor will be having special promotions on the New Asia range. Customers buying RM500 and above worth of New Asia items at this particular store will receive a lotus tealight worth RM100. They will also stand a chance to enter a lucky draw and win a RM30,000 interior makeover by Leong. For details, call 03-2287 4642 (Aini). Article @ The Star ... 'Monday November 12th, 2007