Everyday Activewear that Doesn't Disappoint

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I’ve never been one to wear activewear out and about unless I’m doing something, well, active. I’m a dedicated and tried and true jeans-wearer and will find a way to sneak denim into about any occasion. So, I was pretty surprised when I felt 100% at home and comfortable in a crop tank and shorts from Knix. I’ve known them for their period products, but recently discovered that they also have an excellent line of activewear and I’m really excited to be sporting it.

The crop tank is just the right amount of crop, and I love the square neckline. I especially love that it has a built in shelf bra and does NOT have those irritating pads that always come out of place when you wash! I don’t need a reason to put off exercising! The shorts do not roll, dig, ride up or otherwise inconvenience the wearer in the slightest. I found both to be a tiny bit stiff the first wear and after a wear and a wash have found actual bliss in all day activewear. They’ve performed well on my Peloton, during a HIIT workout, and yesterday afternoon when we went out for lunch on our weekend trip. I added an oversize buttondown in a last-minute grab from our Airbnb to make it feel like an outfit, and loved the result.

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Oversized buttondown is from Everlane and also featured in this post.

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Summer Weekend Packing!

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I’m heading over the pass for a much needed weekend away with @thedigs.co! Right in time for our first big heat wave, and honestly I’m READY. The whole Cle Elum/Roslyn/Suncadia area is always so magical. The last time we stayed it was winter, so I’m ready to soak up some sun and long and slow sunsets with my family. Now that there are four of us with different sleep needs and schedules, having a whole Airbnb house to ourselves is pretty essential. The Digs houses always have everything we need and are set up so well for families.

Here’s what I’m packing from day to night to exploring to poolside. Follow along with me all weekend as I vlog our trip!

You can book with Digs Co. here.

Modern Luxury Airbnbs in Leavenworth | Seattle Photographer

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When I think of Leavenworth, I think of quaint shops, delicious sausages and beer, and epic mountain views.  Admittedly, I’m not usually throwing around words like “modern design” and “elevated interiors” when I’m thinking about my favorite little mountain town just two hours from Seattle.  However, all of this is changing right this moment with the arrival of Hara Homes.  Owner and developer Camila Borges has landed a serious slice of luxury into this town.  Like literally, right in town.  

While the exterior has kept with the traditional roots of the Bavarian style surroundings, these six homes are anything but traditional inside.  Each home is a unique masterpiece of interior design and style.  Camila has exceptional taste and has outfitted each vacation rental with the luxuries you’d want on vacation with clean and elevated design.  Natural light flows into each space and the open floor plan allows for long days of preparing meals, enjoying each other’s company and getting some much needed post-pandemic rest.  These are not your average Airbnb vacation homes.  

Each home is prepared for a full family and beyond.  There are bunk rooms for the kids and beautiful primary bedrooms on both the first and second floors.  The first floor rooms are the showstoppers of design with feature walls, boutique lighting and architectural side tables.

Photographing these spaces was a unique project!  I spent an entire day on the property creating with Camila.  Running from one house to the next felt a little like the cartoon hallway of doors, and me with my gear popping in and out and over!  It was truly amazing to see the way light changed in the spaces throughout the day and to slow down and create some beautiful vignettes mixed in with capturing the spaces themselves.  It’s not enough to just have good photos of the spaces alone – when you introduce lifestyle content into your vacation rental photography it stands out.  Guests can imagine themselves enjoying your Airbnb experience when they can see it with a little help from your photographer.  It’s no wonder that professional Airbnb photos help increase your listing and earnings by 20%.  

Enjoy the beautiful spaces and book your stay here!

Mod-Zen Airbnb near Seattle

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Shooting lots and lots of Airbnbs around Seattle, I always look forward to seeing each space and seeing how the owners have brought out its unique qualities to make an excellent guest space. In this vacation rental, the owners worked with a contractor to design a custom wood wall divider with sliding panels to make for a really zen feel, while also offering two sleeping spaces. The panels also filter the light really beautifully and honestly I had to resist the urge to just put down my camera and take a nap. ;) Interiors photography is such a joy for me — I get to relive all the best parts of playing countless hours of The Sims as a 12-year-old, designing and redesigning spaces. The spaces we surround ourselves with are a part of us, whether we’re living in them permanently or just airbnb-it for a weekend trip.

Hope you enjoy the photos of this beautiful space!