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Photography by Miriam Landru Their spacious home hosts four bedrooms and bathrooms, an enclosed patio, several outdoor spaces and a dock with a boathouse. When lounging in their great room which features a ceiling and fireplace 40 feet high and a cushy seating area, one word that comes to mind is "comfortable." That was Breeden and Cathy's goal when thinking about the fixings and furnishings their home would feature. "We weren't looking to build a fancy house that no one can live in. We want people to enjoy it and not be afraid to spill something." Cathy had help from her good friend Donna Luke when it came to the decor and furniture which were bought at the mega-center FurnitureLand South outside of Greensboro. "We sold everything we had at the beach house and I wanted some lake lookin' stuff." Cathy's vision became reality from the plush, earth tone furniture all the way down to a grizzly bear themed guest bathroom! Staying true to Fayetteville, all appliances were purchased at Major Appliance from Breeden's former 9th grade student, Bill Jenkins. With Fayetteville being two hours away and Charlotte an hour, the family mostly stays in to cook, so the kitchen featuring state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances becomes essential… and so do the four televisions. Friends who stay at Principals' Recess find they can relax better there than anywhere. They often inquire to Breeden why there are so many televisions. "Well that's because I have a teenage granddaughter and a grandson, Allison and Tyler." The Blackwell's are looking forward to spending the next 20 (or more) years at Lake Tillery, bonding with their son, Ryan and his wife Annette along with other members of their family and friends. Fishing, good conversation, relaxing and giving thanks to God are pastimes practiced often at their waterfront getaway. "It's a family thing up here," Breeden confirmed. "Sometimes I just look at the ceiling and thank God that we are here." CV 18 | August • 2013

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