THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, October 26, 1994 TAG: 9410250075
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: SMITHFIELD LENGTH: Medium: 72 lines
No two people have the same tastes - at least that's what Angie Lowry believes.
Lowry has been decorating homes and businesses for The Decorating Den for six years in the Isle of Wight area.
From her traveling office, a van that is used to cart her decorating supplies, Lowry drives the country roads of Isle of Wight and neighboring communities to serve her customers.
And the one thing she said she's learned is: ``You have to cater to the client's needs, and no two people are alike.''
Lowry, 46, said that means letting the customers bend her ear to what they want. It also means doing chores like moving furniture and picking paint or even having a flower arrangment made to match a room - anything to get the look the customer wants and make the picture complete.
``It's their look,'' she said, ``and the look that they want is what you're trying to achieve for them.''
Lowry said her work allows her to do what she's always wanted to do - own her own business and work for a franchise that has already been proven successful.
``It's a good marriage,'' she said.
Name: Angie Lowry.
What brought you to Isle of Wight? A chance to live in a scenic country location and a love for Smithfield.
Hometown: Hale Cheshire, England.
Birthdate: June 12, 1948.
Occupation: Interior decorator and business owner.
Marital status: Married to Peter.
Children: Two - Emma, 22, and Lucy, 20.
Favorite movie: ``Chariots of Fire.''
Favorite magazine: Anything to do with decorating.
A book you wish everyone would read, why? Anything. I just wish everyone would read.
Favorite night out on the town: A concert, play or the symphony and dinner with some good friends.
Favorite bar or restaurant: Crackers, Bistro 210 and Cafe 21.
Favorite food and drink: Any well prepared food, especially if it's different, and a good red wine.
Few people know . . . that I watch the sunrise on most mornings.
What's the best thing about yourself? I really care about and love to help people.
Worst habit: Too many to list.
First thing in the morning: Coffee, coffee, coffee.
Pets: Two cats - Tommy and Pepper.
Hobbies: Skiing, boating, cooking and reading.
Ideal vacation: I'll go anywhere, any time. I love to travel and see the world.
Pet peeve: Drivers who don't use their turn signals, people who don't return phone calls and people who are late.
First job: Saturday sales assistant in clothing store.
Worst job: I've enjoyed most of my jobs, but when I worked in retail, I hated the hours.
What achievements are you most proud of? Nearly 25 years of marriage, my two daughters who turned out great and my business.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``Here I am, Lord.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
KEYWORDS: INTERVIEW PROFILE
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