Oasis - June five on five

Wow - it's time again for the monthly 5 on 5 photo blog! I missed last month but I think that was meant to be. A little something that I've always wanted is now a reality and I get to share it here. 
 

We have been in our home for almost 14 years. The girls like it - a lot. But in all that time, I have never used the master bedroom balcony. Poorly designed, it was more like a massive cage with walls that towered over my head than a place to read a book or enjoy a wee drink. So for 14 years I have watched sunsets bloom, storms threaten, and snowflakes drift and settle - through the windows of my room.

Fortunately for me, the old spindles and posts of the balcony finally rotted out. (Even spongy, insect-ridden, peeling wood has a purpose!) And now a new gorgeous railing, built by a real carpenter, has transformed the cage outside the windows into the oasis I had longed for in my sometimes crazy life.

Oasis. Say that word out loud. It's marvelous. And the definition? Oh not the one about a water hole in the dry desert, but THIS one: Something serving as a refuge, relief, or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, or difficult.

Perfect. So come pull up a chair and I'll pour the wine. You're welcome.

Just a sample of my end-of-day view. Ahhh.

I bought a planter! For the balcony! These beauties make my heart happy.

Honestly, who needs palm trees with this in my oasis?

This buddy finds his way out there every chance he gets.

Hello lovely.

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Thanks for spending time here today! Now step on over to see the glorious blooms on my sister Kim's 5 on 5 photo blog this month. From there you can click on to experience all the June wonder of our 5 on 5 community!