Between Naps on the Porch: A Recipe for Keeping Cool

Jun 26, 2009

A Recipe for Keeping Cool

Favorite place to blog: Out on the porch

How to beat the heat...
Number 1: A snowy, New England screen saver, available for free... HERE. (This also works with Vista.)

It's my screen saver all year 'round.

Update: This beautiful home from the Isle of Hope tour posted HERE is now my wallpaper for my computer. It makes the most beautiful backdrop! Love it!

Number 2: Plenty of an icy-cold, pink, drink...with or without rum.

And Number 3: A nice, cool breeze from above...

Sometimes I watch the birds...

And sometimes they watch me.

Visit Beverly, at How Sweet the Sound for more Pink Saturday links.

Labels: Birding

61 Comments:

At Friday, June 26, 2009 , blushing rose said...: May I have rum please? What time shall I come over ... chuckle!

That is NOT fair you have all the gold finches at your feeder!

Love the divinely beautiful porch ... gorgeously done.

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Have a beautiful weekend.
tTFN ~Marydon
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Signing Out said...: That has been my favorite Christmas screensaver for years! My husband and I both had it on our computers. Unfortunately, my newest computer has Windows Vista, and it won't work. :( I wish someone would update it for Vista.
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Glenda/MidSouth said...: Great setting & I will have mine with rum please.:) Love the bird pics. Have a great weekend.
Glenda
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Robin's Nesting Place said...: What a lovely place to blog! Your porch is beautiful.
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I love this! I can almost hear your birds singing. I love knowing where you are blogging from and would you mind passing me a glass of that pink iceiness? What's in it? Have a great weekend. Looks as if you've already successfully kicked it off!
C
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Four Paws and Co said...: Awwww, the perfect place to blog! That house is gorgeous on the screen saver - I'll check them out. Now, could you pass a glass of icy pinkness please? ☺ Diane
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Bunny said...: Your porch is so inviting, and love the pink drink. I will be right over. Your birds are so beautiful too. Have a great PS
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Four Paws and Co said...: I forgot to tell you, we have more birds in our yard than ever before. So many are young & oh so clumsy. It's comical to just sit & watch them practice their flying. ☺ Diane
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Deborah said...: Rum please. I would like to book your porch for one week this summer, thank you very much. **blows kisses** Deborah
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Cathy~Mille Fleur said...: Susan...I would love to blog there too!!! Such a beautiful setting and a great place for bird watching!!! The pink drink completes the picture of perfection!!! Wonderful!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Signing Out said...: Susan,

Thanks for the heads-up on my comment settings. I hope I have it fixed now.

Jane
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Traci@ Beneath My Heart said...: Susan,
Your porch is beautiful. I would love to blog there. I bet the birds sound wonderful.
Blessings,
Traci
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Unknown said...: Your porch looks wonderful in this summer heat. I would love the recipe for that delicious pink drink. YUM! Thanks for sharing.

Charla
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , imjacobsmom said...: Hi Susan, It's definitely a challenge to keep cool this summer. But it appears that you have that under control. Neat bird feeder action shots! ~ Robyn
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...: Love your porch, but I think I would have to be inside with AC if it gets too hot. YOur screensaver is a great idea, and I love the pink slush, it looks delicious. Hugs, Marty
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , Martha said...: We only see the finches in the winer when they are drab -- they fly further north in their bright summer coats!
At Friday, June 26, 2009 , adsgram said...: Love the bird pics. I have several feeders year round as well, and I could watch them all day.

Lynne
dlynne172@yahoo.com
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Michelle said...: Susan-Your porch is so inviting and soothing and relaxing...lovely drink, and the fan, the birds just complete such a tranquil setting. Enjoy every moment, you are very blessed. Happy PS.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Unknown said...: Susan, what a charming porch! Looks so nice and cool. I'll have just a spot of rum with my pink refreshment (it's after 6pm..yes? lol) Love the screen saver looks a lot like my xmas screen saver.

The birdie pics are darling. I really love the way you hid the chains on the bench! Another fabulous idea!

Tina
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , fitty's pinky rose cottage said...: oh my... i really in love with your porch.. so beautiful and calm.. and the icy cold drink really inviting.. Happy PS and have a great weekend
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Manuela said...: Ok, I second everything everyone has said! :)
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Barbara said...: A nice icey please and what a lovely place to blog, drink and what the birds.

Happy Pink Saturday.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Barbara said...: A nice icey please and what a lovely place to blog, drink and what the birds.

Happy Pink Saturday.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , A Hint of Home said...: What a great place to sit and relax and do whatever fancies you. Even blogging.
Love to bird watch and see what they're up to.
Lovely porch.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Suzann said...: I love your porch.
Watching birds is such a blessing, we do it here often.
Your beverage definitely looks perfect on a hot summer day.
Happy PINK.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , KBeau said...: I'll take some of that pink drink, with rum, please. Guess you decided that the picture size is a resolution problem.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...: Hi Susan,
Beautiful space to blog in! That pink beverage looks yummy. Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday.

Blessings,
Sandi
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Confessions of a Plate Addict said...: Ooooh, Susan! Hiow cool and relaxing! Love your shot of the goldfinches...my favorite bird! Have a great weekend...hugs...Debbie
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Mary Bergfeld said...: Your photos are spectacular. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a wonderful weekend on that gorgeous porch!
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Beverly said...: Happy Pink Saturday, Susan.

I could definitely use your staying cool techniques today. And, if you hear a knock at the door, it's me. I'll be wanting some of that tempting pink drink.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...: Is it possible to have a more beautiful place to blog? How lovely to feast your eyes on the lovely visiting birds.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Angie said...: If I had a porch like your I would blog all the time instead of just when thwre's nothing on the telly! I don't suppose you've got a screensaver for us in UK have you, only we're back on the cocoa again!
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Gabriela said...: Happy Pink Saturday!

Love the snowy scenery! My favorite!
But I also love birdwatching and love your photos.

~ Gabriela ~
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , stefanie said...: looks like a great way to stay cool, happy pink
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Dixie said...: now that does look cool and inviting.. I'd have to take mine with rum too.... It's going to be 103 today! we've had 5 days in a row over 100 and 2 days have broken old records... yikes! hot here, even for So. TX in June!

and could you come by with that great camera? I've got some hummingbirds that I can't quite seem to capture on photo!

have a beautiful day dreaming there on the porch...
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , ♥Mimi♥ said...: What a sweet Pink Saturday blog post! There's just something about the color pink that brings out the best of everything☺

♥Have a wonderful weekend. Finally warm and sunny here, hope your neck of the woods is just as pink-a-licious as mine♥
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Jan said...: I can see why you are into birds, Susan! Who wouldn't be with that kind of show right outside that heavenly porch?? Your tablescape was awesome as well on Thursday. Just voted for you again on the eye candy award blog. Have a lovely weekend, Jan
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , CC said...: Ooooo,your porch is lovely.. and may I have some of the frosty pink drink
please?? Oh, and add a bit of rum. :)
happy Pink Saturday..have a wonderful weekend
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Tami @ Creative girl Vintage said...: This is just the most beautiful blog. Thank you for sharing your lovely pics.
Happy Pink Saturday!..xo Tami
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Claudia said...: You have such a beautiful porch, Susan! It looks fabulous and comfy! I love to watch the birds, too. Love the idea of a wintry screensaver! Happy Pink Saturday!
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Maya said...: The screen saver is so funny! Living in New England..., well it never really gets hot enough for me.
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Tammy518 said...: I can't believe how many goldfinches you have at your feeder. All the other birdies are so cute also.

I *love* that house on your screen saver!

Hope you're having a great weekend!
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Dana and Daisy said...: I've kept a bucket of margartita's lately in the freezer. Good for an occasional adult freezer treat!

Cheers!
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Unknown said...: You sure have a fabulous porch and I'll have a drink with rum please! Warm wishes, Esther
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Deanna said...: ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday

No wonder my porch is empty....no food = no birds.

Deanna :D
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , Char said...: Nice post, but you left out the part where we could take a wonderful, dreamy nap too!! Happy Pink Saturday, char
At Saturday, June 27, 2009 , LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tango said...: Hi Susan! Wonderful pics as usual....you so deserve all the raves you get from other bloggers AND you're so modest to boot! Hey I was wondering if you still have the blog listed that you did with the big pictures and Minima Stretch (all the details how to do it)? I've had some inquiries on mine and wondered if I could send them your way? You did such an informative post on it! I'm not computer savvy but with your help, was able to do it! Thanks so much! Your blog is wonderful! Luanne
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Shaam said...: Wow great photos! Put me in the mood for summer :) I like the sign you have out on your porch!

All the best,
Allison
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Susie Jefferson said...: What a lovely home you have - all that space (sigh). Love the screensaver - I have saved the link and will be using this nearer Christmas (our weather isn't as bad as yours). Hope you drop by to see me - I've got some vintage recipes for food in hot climates, which are a hoot! Happy Pink Saturday!
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Jewel Sauls said...: Your porch is lovely as always. I love the screensaver idea!!! :D Jewel
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , dana said...: What a lovely porch!! I could really get a lot of blogging done if I were in that serene environment--with that yummy pink drink in hand (put lots of rum in mine, too!) My current screen saver is a picture of my grand in her Halloween costume on a sunny fall afternoon...Happy Pink Saturday! Dana
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tango said...: Thanks Susan! I'll pass your 21st MM link on LARGE PICS along! Now I'll have to figure out how to link email to my blog! LOL! I looked but did not see yours? I'm assuming it's a gadet? Luanne
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Sue said...: Oh...your porch would be my dream come true. Totally love it.
We get most of the birds on our feeders too...so totally relate to watching and being watched!
TFS
Sue
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , The Fajdich Times said...: I just love your porch!! So inviting. Wonderful place to spend your summer mornings, days, and nights:) I too love the birds. Great pictures of the Finches.
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , California Girl said...: you have one of the most visually appealing blogs I've seen. it's a treat to view. cannot believe your home is that gorgeous and well maintained. I'm guessing grown kids or no kids.
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...: Hey, Susan, I just looked at your walking tour of Marietta Square. You got some great pics & I just love all of those old homes too. Driving down Cherokee St. growing up, I would imagine living in one of those historic homes. There are SO many beautiful ones & you really captured the feel of the area. Love, love how Marietta Square has been preserved. Now you make me miss it! My old hometown.

I may have to mention your post & tell my readers to come over and see where I grew up. Great post! I've done that Christmas home tour a couple of times & it was great.
At Sunday, June 28, 2009 , Renae Moore said...: Susan!
I would have loved some of your "slushy"!!! Was it a sauna or what yesterday?
Blessings...
At Monday, June 29, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan,

Everytime I see your porch I love it more and more.

I also love your new blog header or whatever it's called.

Gretchen
At Monday, June 29, 2009 , "Blossom" said...: Susan this is lovly. I can see why you love the birds the way you do. I happen to enjoy the humming birds. We have this year a lot of purple martin birds. They are truly beautiful; we don't have a purple martin box either. They are always on our pine trees and the porch.. I do have feeds in the trees but they are away from the house. I don't have an enclosed porch.
At Monday, June 29, 2009 , Miss Janice said...: Susan, it's fun to see your porch without all the fancy dinnerware on the table. It's beautiful both ways!
At Wednesday, July 01, 2009 , Tickled Pink And Green said...: I love that porch!!

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