Live Life Like a Diva This Summer

Have you ever wanted to live life like a Diva during the summer? This summer, you can embrace those Diva vibes and soak up some fun in the sun.

Seattle in the summer is our favorite season. The days are long, and the socializing is fabulous. We always kick off our summer by throwing a huge Pride party. This year, we are back on Capitol Hill for Pride, and you are invited! Next up, we have dates and times booked for Lake Diva to chill, walk on the beach, and paddle in the lake. And we cannot forget that summer is grill baby grill season (also known as barbecue season!).

Living life like a Diva also means a trip to a beach set in international waters. This year we are planning a quick trip to visit one of our international students in his hometown in Sardinia. It is going to be an epic trip.

The summer season is also the time when we do the majority of the work for prepping our Diva Dwellings. September through November is our second busiest listing season of the year, with the majority of that work happening in August. Meanwhile, most of the real estate industry is taking time to play. The Divas are here to slay the market!

Let’s dive in and give you your itinerary to life your life like a Diva this summer.

Live Life Like a Diva This Summer

Living life like a Diva is a vibe more than it is an actual place. The vibe includes connecting with friends, taking naps in the afternoon, and getting outside. It is also about showing up for your Diva Dwelling and making sure it is in top shape for the coming rainy season.

Here are our top tips for living life like a Diva this summer:

Come To Our Pride Party

Summer starts with a bang as soon as you make your Pride plans. This Pride season we are planning a huge party on Pride Sunday at the Diva HQ also known as The Loft on Pike.

Plan on joining us on Sunday, June 29th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Right now you need to go through your closet and find your cutest rainbow gear. (‘Cause we all know with these tariffs there is no new rainbow gear coming from China.) But let’s be honest. Being queer means building community. Organize your community and do a Pride clothing swap event. No one needs to shop in a place that won’t hire us or our friends and family.

Living life like a Diva is finding the perfect Pride outfit and showing off that goodness at the Diva’s Pride party.

Book Some Time at Lake Diva

Our beloved lake house in Long Beach turns five this summer. The memories from the last five summers are filled with solstices, beach walks, camp fires at the lake, and paddling around during the day. One of our favorite things to do is to share our fab Mid-Century home with our Diva Dweller crew during the summer. Keep an eye on your email inboxes for an invite to book your long weekend at Lake Diva.

Living life like a Diva means having happy hour at sunset on the dock at Lake Diva.

Barbecue Party is Peak Living Life Like a Diva

Grill baby grill!!!! Last week we were in Palm Springs practicing our summer tans and of course hosting a barbecue for friends. Apparently, there is a huge group of Seattleites who now have forever homes in Palm Springs. Anyhoo, it was so nice to grill some flank steak, bake some focaccia, and serve a huge summer salad to all of our guests.

Living life like a Diva is drinking a glass of rose or sparkling water while barbecuing some delicious goodies in the backyard

Get Some Beach Time

Nothing says summer like going to the beach. This can mean heading to get naked at Denny Blaine or playing volleyball on Alki. Whatever beach you go to this summer, send us pics. Or it didn’t happen!!!

Joking aside, Kim and I are obsessed with beaches in Italy. Last summer we spent a month in southern Italy exploring the beaches of Campania and Puglia. This summer we are reconnecting with our international student Giovanni and going to his hometown of Alghero in Sardinia. Follow our personal Instas for the adventure here: @chavih and @seattlediva.

Living life like a Diva this summer means getting your buns to the beach!

Fight Fascism With The Community

The Divas are no strangers to fighting for social justice. But this last week was a doozy! Who the fuck tries to bomb the treasury and bond market! Meanwhile all of these dumb ass real estate agents are saying “The rates will go down.” No bitch! People are going to be losing their jobs and we will not be able to buy new Pride clothes from China.

Shit got real!

The only way we are going to get through this time is by being prepared, taking action, and coming together as a community.

Here is what you are going to do this summer with your friends and community:

Don’t Shop Where They Won’t Hire You! (no anti-DEI companies)
Divest From Amazon Prime
Create a Clothing Exchange and Community Network
Join A Tesla Takedown Group
Sell or Giveaway Your Tesla
Have Cash Stashed
Downsize Your Lifestyle
Donate to an Abortion Aid Organization
Start Working on the Virginia Governors and Legislature Races
Donate To An Immigrant Legal Aid Organization

Living life like a Diva means you don’t ever think of advocating for your community ends because we lose an election. Apathy and living in a state of shock and awe is not a path forward. The path of progress is choosing every day to work for the larger community!

Also interest rates are not your savior!

Summer Prep For Fall Listing Season

Did you know that last August we were on the listing season prep hustle? It was intense. So much work happens behind the scenes. And then we realized that every August we are on the listing prep hustle. The weather is great and we can get a lot of outdoor projects completed.

Here is a typical list of things we work with our sellers on during the summer listing prep season:

Exterior Paint
Garden/Landscaping Refresh
Major Updates to Kitchens and Bathrooms
The Big Clean Out!

Kim and Donna love a good chat about your Diva Dwelling and life plans. Give us a call and let’s put you on our summer calendar.

Living life like a Diva this summer means the Divas will also be cleaning out their home and prepping for the big downsize. More on this subject later this fall!

Tell Us Your Diva Dweller Summer Plans

No really! What are your plans? Where are you going? Are you doing the naked beach or an international adventure? And let us know if you would like to get info on the dates that Lake Diva is open.

Send pics or it didn’t happen!!!

Helpful Links To Live Your Life Like a Diva This Summer

Everyone’s home-selling and buying path is different. Is it time for you to book an appointment with Kim? Call Kim directly at 206-850-3102 or send her an email at kim@teamdivarealestate.com to chat!