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18 | October 2015 an uninhibited view of the lusciously manicured back yard, which includes a de- lightfully babbling water feature and an English garden. "We really lucked out. J.F. Dunn lives right across the street and he tries new things in our yard," Martha said. Of her own gardening endeavors, she tried to cultivate a school of coy fish in the water feature, but raccoons have bested her attempts, thus far. Martha is quick to give credit where it is due: Of the seamless additions that flow so unnoticeably throughout the home, she credits local home designer Bob Leath, who spearheaded each remodeling plan. Ann Marie Locklear, owner of e Planta- tion House Interiors in Haymount, and Lynn Leath, of Lynn Leath Interiors, help Martha choose pieces for her home. Jim Crenshaw at Always Flowers By Crenshaw in Westwood Shopping Center is credited with her signature floral arrangements. "At this point, I can send Jim an email and he can read my mind," she said. While she humbly defers acknowledgement, it is easy to see that Martha keeps an eye peeled for home fashion. Touring the home, she notes pieces of interior décor and exterior concepts she has collected in various markets and locations through- out the state. Of the inspiration for the exterior of the home, she said, "I saw this color combination on a house in Greensboro, where my daughter lives. I had to stop and take a picture of it!" Her unique balance between striking and welcoming home design is most evi- dent when, amid hand-picked baubles and thoughtfully chosen décor, Martha identifies her favorite things in the home as husband P.W.'s Order of the Long Leaf Pine and his Life Long Learning and Service Award by the Academy of General Dentistry, which were bestowed in 2012 for his exceptional service to the people of North Carolina and his continued quest for knowledge in the field of dentistry. Of the inevitable upcoming updates to a 40-year-old home, new window treatments are planned for the sun- room and, much to Martha's dismay, a new architectural shingle roof. "Finding out we need a new roof really licked the red off my candy," she said with a laugh. CV Shop the best in specialty boutique clothing, accessories, jeans and jewelry for every occasion! 100 West Main Street, Aberdeen, NC 910.944.0711 www.EloiseAndCompany.com Shoptiques.com A modern chic boutique Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-6pm The English Garden

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