LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. We were joined by a guest from the Banker category.

Theresa Barlow, our Interior Designer from A Perfect View (www.APerfectViewInteriors.com), was both our showboater and speaker for the morning. Many people wonder why they should hire an interior designer. A designer can help to save you money, because you're more likely to get what you want the first time, and your designer will help you to be a smart shopper and stay within your budget. For example, Theresa showed us many shades of yellow paint. If you went to the store on your own to pick yellow paint, you may not choose the best shade to color a whole room or to give the room the feel that you're hoping for. When Theresa is helping with color selection, she can navigate through the many shades of yellow to find just the right one. Theresa will help you to define your style and lay out a road map based on your personal goals, budget and expectations. She will make sure that any window treatment you purchase are properly lined to protect the fabric from sun damage. Theresa is able to help with both interior and exterior designing. Outdoors, you may want help with shutters, a veranda, or your pool area. She wants you to enjoy your space. Theresa is also a Fabric Care Specialist who is certified to dry clean window treatments. As an aside, she gave helpful hints for bedding: wash bed sheets at least weekly, and replace pillows every six months to avoid the buildup of dust mites in your bed.