While the weather in New York has been a wild roller coaster ride, my balcony has been able to reasonably withstand Mother Nature’s unpredictability. And now I’m rearing up to clean it up – put in teak flooring, replace broken planters, add a bistro table and then…I’ll sit down to relax in my outdoor urban oasis.

photos: Norman McGrath, Rizzoli New York 2011

These two photos I’ve posted are completely inspiring me. They are simple, calm and beautiful. I’ve put them up on my fridge and have set my intention to create an equally lovely and relaxing feeling on my balcony although I may not have the exact views! Putting it on my fridge is like inspiring me to lose those last pesky 10 pounds! That’s my little effort to create my own personal haven. What is yours?

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