Rosebys' new ideas in decor

A bunch of fresh flowers makes my day. But hey, blooms wither. And, in keeping with the spirit of the times, I’ve decided to make every purchase an investment. So, when I realised my apartment needed cheering up, I headed out to Rosebys. With four stores up and running in Bangalore and roll-outs in Mumbai and Delhi on the cards, this is very much the go-to destination when in revamp mode.

Choosing the store closest to my home, I walked into an expansive, contemporary space arranged according to theme. This was the template for Rosebys’ concept interior decor stores across the country, I was told by the sales attendant. Not that I was paying much attention — all of it was focused on the goodies stacked against the walls.

Indulgence, Eco-Chic, Geo-Retro and Peony Garden: Each line came alive in individual nooks, starting with basics like bedcovers, bedsheets, towels and cushions to add-ons like photo frames, vases, candles, homeware and personal care products. Peony Garden, as the name suggests, is powered by flowers; the Indulgence line is about grown-up glamour. Eco-Chic celebrates earthy colours and prints, while Geo-Retro uses flamboyant geometrics and bold hues. There’s also a complete range from designer Varun Bahl.

Of course, I wasn’t going to go for any one look. Instead, I picked Eco-Chic desk accessories to go with the brown-and-blue bedspread from the Geo-Retro line. A pristine black ceramic vase from the Indulgence collection, which gelled rather well with the colourful Peony Garden tea-light holders in my living-room.

No flowers for it, of course. But a few dry twigs, collected from the neighbouring park, and daubed with paint and baubles. When I get bored, I’ll replace them with some funky Chinese chopsticks a friend gifted me.

But the vase, that’ll stay. That’s what I call an investment.

Rosebys. Bangalore: 405/1, 304, near 8th cross-junction, Sampige Road, Malleswaram. Tel: 9448487869. 623,11th Main, 80 feet road, Indiranagar. Tel: 9880082609. SCO-33, GF, Total Mall, Sarjapura. Tel: 9845022760. 153, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangla. Tel: 9900197127. Mumbai and Delhi stores will open later this year. Prices start at Rs99 for candles and go up to Rs3000 for bedspreads.