a young girl carefully places a small potted plant on the flat wooden ledge at the bottom of the window frame. She steadies the pot with both hands to make sure it sits securely on the surface. A curious cat jumps up and settles down comfortably on the same wooden ledge next to the plant. The cat stretches out along the horizontal surface, enjoying the warm sunlight streaming through the glass above. Other potted herbs and a small watering can rest on different parts of the same ledge. the horizontal wooden surface at the bottom of the window frame supporting various objects