The lady of the estate sits contentedly in her favorite spot, the porch, which overlooks her fish ponds, filled with tilapia and giant freshwater prawns. Her estate in Macabebe, Pampanga, has views of Mt. Arayat, mountain ranges in Zambales, Clark and Cagayan.
Layered with lush plants, the porch invites anybody to relax and savor the countryside. Peruvian ferns, dangling from the eaves, lend a soothing effect. The tables are decorated with sculptural cacti while the corners are softened with air-purifying indoor plants—anthuriums, Zanzibar gems (welcome plants) and rare fortune plants.
Every sunset, the owner gazes at the flock of birds that has picked up their catc…
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