Human Design didn’t give me a new identity.
It offered language for what I already knew.
It’s helped me understand why some places feel like clarity and others feel like noise.
Why my energy needs space.
Why certain choices feel good in theory but wrong in the body.
Why beauty, for me, is frequency—felt, not forced.
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So no, this won’t become a Human Design blog.
But it will become a space where the lens of Human Design weaves into what I already do:
Art. Fine Lifestyle Design. The Art of Space. The Art of Life.
Design that feels like home—on the inside and the outside.

You might see me speak about centers. Or energy. Or maybe two very different dogs named Blondie and Moose.
But the thread will stay the same:
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Creating a life that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply your own.
If that resonates, you’re invited.
The experiment begins.

​Let’s go.

A New Era of Growth: Beauty, Alignment, and Receiving
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I want my work to stand as proof that transformation can be beautiful.

🜃 I curate spaces that elevate your energy.
🜁​ I create art that activates something deeper in you.
🜄​ I guide people into alignment without force, trauma, or struggle.

Because I believe in a different way.

A way where you expand through ease.
A way where growth is magnetic, not painful.
A way where you don’t have to break yourself to become yourself.
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And if you feel this truth in your bones, you already know--
This is the way you were meant to grow, too.

When you're ready, I'm here.
Explore my art, space refinement, or lifestyle offerings—each one designed to bring beauty, alignment, and ease into your world.

Recently, someone I admire said that the phrase “having it all” feels triggering to her. That it speaks to never being satisfied, to a hunger that’s never fed. And I understand that lens—deeply. Especially in a world obsessed with more, more, more.

But that’s not what having it all means to me.
To me, it’s not about endless striving or proving something.
It’s not about chasing some elusive version of success.
It’s not about accumulation.

It’s about and.

It’s about undoing the conditioning that says you have to pick:

• Purpose or prosperity.
• Love or freedom.
• Beauty or depth.
• Magic or mastery.
• Healing or luxury.

​It’s about refusing to gaslight yourself into believing that joy must be earned through sacrifice.

Because for so long, we’ve been told that choosing ourselves comes with a cost.
That we should settle.
That “enough” is only what fits in someone else’s comfort zone.

But for me, having it all is a reclamation.
Not of everything, but of everything that’s true. Everything that’s mine.

And maybe I’ll never be satisfied—because I wasn’t made for maintenance.
As a Projector, I was designed to evolve.
To guide.
To hold the vision of what’s possible—not what’s practical.

So no, it’s not about more.

It’s about not less.
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Not less than what I deserve.
Not less than what’s aligned.
Not less than the fullness of what I came here to live.
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The Road to Success
(Part 1: The Choice)
 
I realized that doing the work of alignment then
Would bring ease to me later--
A life free from the grind of 9-to-5,
Free from living someone else’s plan.
 
It might have seemed “easier” at the time
To skip the work of healing,
To avoid becoming self-led,
To sidestep trust, blocks, and resistance.
 
But that work became light to carry
When I knew what waited ahead:
Aligned clients, authentic expression,
And rewards too great to count—not only monetary,
But the freedom to be fully me.
 
And now, I know this path is the only one.
I could quit, go get hired,
Choose the familiar over the unknown.
I could return to Phoenix,
Because Yuma doesn’t look like San Diego.
 
But my internal GPS is set.
It whispers, “The beach is yours.”
And though the road is paved with faith
And built on small aligned actions,
I will arrive—by hook or by crook.


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The Road to Success
(Part 2: The Unfolding)
 
But there was no real choice, was there?
I wasn’t going back to Phoenix.
Why would I, when everyone knew
I belonged to the ocean?
 
And I didn’t go back to what wasn’t terrible,
But wasn’t working either.
Not to the art shows or to the burnout,
Not to the fear disguised as safety.
 
Instead, I trusted the unfolding,
Even when the evidence denied my becoming.
Eliminating what didn’t fit, I yelled:
“Not that! Not that!”
Until I found the shoe that was meant for me.
 
Because that was the path that felt alive,
The one that I blazed exclusively for me,
And it didn’t matter if no one else could see it.
I found my San Diego,
My freedom, my ocean, my truth.
  
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The Road to Me
(Part 3: For The Very First Time)
 
For the first time in my life,
I didn’t choose the easy road.
The one where everything worked,
Where I floated with the current
And pleased the outside world.
 
For the first time,
I didn’t care how it looked from the outside--
Didn’t let the whispers of fear
Weave their lies around my choices.
 
For the first time,
I invested in me,
In what couldn’t be seen,
In what only I could feel.
 
For the first time,
I chose the long game,
The one that was slow to reveal,
But promised everything real.
 
For the first time in my life,
I chose trust over ease,
Faith over fear,
And made the choice to trust in the unseen.
 
For the first time in my life,
I chose me. 

​I’ve been trying to get back in the studio forever.
It was just not happening.
My studio was ugly. So I redid it last July.
That wasn’t it.

Maybe I was scared to tie my passion to external validation again.
The moment art stopped being for me, the moment I opened the door for sales,
​it started being about the clients.
“The business.”
It stopped being fun.
Maybe that’s why I kept finding other things to do. I tend to do that.

But my first First Friday in years is coming. Fast.
Like, in two weeks fast…
And I still haven’t started painting again.
So in a last-ditch effort to shake things (and my hands) up, I booked a little beading class at a cute shop in town.

Not because I love beading (I don’t).
Not because I have patience for tiny little knots (I don’t).
But because I had a strand of tourmaline I bought in Italy and a strand of turquoise I bought in Israel on my last trip there in November, and I wanted to learn how to turn them into necklaces.​

​And Then… Chrysocolla Found Me.
The instructor suggested something bigger—easier to work with for this particular technique.
And that was tough because I don’t like big, I like dainty.
But then I remembered Chrysocolla.

I asked.
She showed me.
I picked up the strand.
A stunning blue-green necklace that looked like it belonged on a tropical beach.
(Just like me).
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​The Bead, The Knot, and the Shift I Didn’t See Coming.
I sat down.
Watched the demonstration.
It looked super complicated.
But to my surprise, I immediately picked it up.
And I started inserting beads and tying knots.

I don’t have patience for tiny knots.
I don’t find repetitive tasks meditative.
I didn’t even think I’d enjoy this class.

But somewhere in the middle of tying those knots… something shifted.
I dropped out of my head and into my body.
Into my hands.
Into the rhythm.

​Finally.

After months of trying to force myself back into creating…
After all the overthinking, the “why am I not in the studio yet?” mental loops…
It took a beading class—something so not my thing—to break the resistance.

Maybe it was because…
This wasn’t something I was learning in order to sell.
This wasn’t about an offer, a collection, a price tag.
It was just for me.

☆ No pressure.
☆ No expectations.
☆Just beauty, intention, and the simple joy of creating with my hands—making something I wanted to wear.
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Once upon a time, Soul and Human set out on a journey together.

Soul always knew the destination. She saw the big picture, the why, the magic of it all. She walked with confidence, trusting every twist and turn.

Human, on the other hand, was more cautious. She wanted to see the map, double-check the directions, and make sure they weren’t making a mistake. She carried a heavy backpack full of what-ifs, second-guesses, and past regrets—just in case.

At first, Soul walked ahead, while Human hesitated. “Are you sure this is the right way?” Human asked. “What if we should have taken a different road?”

Soul smiled. “This is our path. We’re exactly where we need to be.”

But Human wasn’t convinced. She kept looking at other travelers, wondering if their route was better. She stopped often, adjusting the straps on her backpack, making sure she was “ready.”

One day, they reached a clearing with two paths. Human froze. “What if I choose the wrong one? What if I mess everything up?”

Soul sat down under a tree and laughed. “You can’t get it wrong. No matter which path you take, I’ll be right there with you.”

Human sighed, dropping her backpack onto the ground. For the first time, she noticed how heavy it was. She had been carrying doubts that didn’t belong to her.

She looked at Soul—so calm, so certain.

And then it clicked.

They weren’t separate. They weren’t on two different journeys. They were walking the same path, together.

From that moment on, Human stopped hesitating so much. She still had questions, but instead of stopping to overthink, she asked them while moving forward.

And for the first time, she felt it—the joy of the journey, the ease of trusting, the magic of simply being.

Because the truth was, Soul and Human always wanted the same thing.
It was never Soul vs. Human. It was always Soul + Human.

And together, they walked forward—lighter, freer, and completely aligned.

I never believed growth had to be painful.

For most of my life, I actually thought the opposite. That life was meant to be beautiful, full of ease, joy, and adventure. That challenges would come, sure—but they weren’t the requirement for transformation.

Then, as I dove deeper into consciousness and personal growth, I kept hearing the same message over and over:

“Pain is the greatest teacher.”
“You have to break down before you break through.”
“Transformation requires suffering.”

At first, I wondered if I had been naïve. If maybe I had it wrong all along. Because yes, I’ve grown through challenges. I’ve been shaped by hardship. But what if that was just because it was the path I had unconsciously allowed, rather than the only path that existed?

Because here’s what I now know:

Transformation doesn’t have to be painful. It can be intentional.

We don’t have to wait for breakdowns or crises to expand.
We don’t have to learn through suffering.
We don’t have to let life force us into evolution when we could just as powerfully choose it.

And this is what I have been rediscovering—remembering—through my own work.

​Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is the perfect day to reflect on love—the connections that nurture our hearts and the beauty that fills our lives. But what if I told you that the vibration of love is at the very core of manifestation?

​I’ve often said that, in my experience, beauty carries the same frequency as gratitude. And while that’s certainly true, I’ve come to realize that it goes even deeper. It’s not just about noticing beauty—it’s about feeling it. It’s about tuning into the essence of love that permeates everything around us.

For me, manifestation isn’t about repeating affirmations or waiting for something to magically appear. It’s about loving the little things and fully engaging with the beauty that surrounds us.

When I’m at a place like the Las Vegas Design Market (from which I just returned a couple weeks ago), surrounded by stunning displays, or when I’m hiking with my dogs in the woods (aka our enchanted forest) while listening to my favorite music, it hits me: these moments—these acts of immersion in beauty, where I feel a deep sense of awe—are where I manifest the shit out of my life.
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Here are a few examples of what that looks like for me:

• Engaging all my senses as I gaze at a beautiful painting, almost “getting drunk” on the beauty—especially JMW Turner’s seascapes.
• Traveling and wandering around the world, or just even in a different city.
• Empowering a client to follow their dreams—and witnessing them flourish.
• Laughing with my family.
• Lounging with my dogs, feeling gratitude for how soft and beautiful they are, giving them forehead kisses.
• Enjoying a beautifully designed space or environment.
• Gawking at a stunning piece of furniture—that’s just art on a larger scale.
• Basking in the warmth of the sun, watching a hummingbird drink from the feeder I hung, or noticing a bee and butterfly visiting flowers I planted.
• Sitting in my garden with a Cuba Libre, grounding my feet on freshly cut grass, and enjoying the afternoon sun on my back.

Here’s what I realized: Each of these moments isn’t just an appreciation of beauty; it’s me tuning into the vibration of love. And when I’m in that frequency, manifestation becomes a natural part of my existence.

​Love is a frequency—a powerful force that vibrates through everything. When you connect with that frequency, you’ll notice how your desires flow more easily into your life. Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a way of being. It’s about appreciating everything you have right now and acknowledging the magic that already exists in your world.
When you choose to see the world through the lens of beauty—and it really is about the little things, at least for me—your energy shifts. You become magnetic. And that’s when manifestation starts to feel effortless. I mean, we all know that when we are in love, everything just works better, right?
This Valentine’s Day, I invite you to take a moment to tap into the love and beauty around you. Appreciate the little things. Feel the love that already exists in your life. This is where the magic begins.

Ready to surround yourself with beauty, embrace the little things, and use them to manifest bigger things in your life? This also requires alignment, clarity, and creating an environment that works for you. ​It's about falling in love with your space—and your life.

Work with me, and I’ll show you exactly how I do it.

Book a Private Space Refinement consultation, and let’s make your space a powerful reflection of who you are and everything you’re calling in.

After the high-energy buzz of Vegas, where I explored how VIP Days could create powerful shifts both inside and out, I came to Portland thinking I’d capture a picture-perfect sample VIP Day—design showrooms and art galleries in the Pearl District, fun local indie boutiques on NW 23rd Ave, and the city’s incredible food scene.

But here’s the truth—Portland is too beautiful in its everyday moments to rush through a plan.
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So, I did what I do best: I slowed down, stopped to smell the roses, and let the day unfold.
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✨ Because isn’t that life, too? The moments of deepest transformation rarely happen when we force them—they happen when we create space, stay open, and trust the process. I can see the big picture, but I don’t need to force it into existence. Instead, I take one aligned step at a time, knowing that everything is unfolding exactly as it should.
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Some people chase storms. I chase art. That’s what brought me to Portland—to see one of my favorite bands. But just like with everything else, the real magic happened when I let go of the plan and allowed the city to show me its own rhythm.
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That’s what a VIP Day with me feels like. It’s not about a strict itinerary—it’s about stepping into a higher frequency, aligning with what feels right, and letting magic unfold. Whether that means styling your space, refining your vision, or simply remembering what it feels like to be deeply inspired again.

This isn’t a long, drawn-out process—I see what’s out of alignment instantly and help you shift it fast. No fluff, no overcomplication—just powerful clarity and transformation in real time.
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I’m thinking San Diego in April, Seattle in July, and Missoula or virtual—almost anytime. Where should we meet?

If you’re craving a day that’s both intentional and full of in-the-moment magic, send me a message and let’s tailor something beautiful. These VIP Days are for those who just know—because when you know, you know.

Hi, I’m Ivette. If we’ve met, you know I see beauty everywhere. It’s not just in the colors of a sunset or the rustling leaves of a tree—it’s in everything. I tap into this power, creating more beauty not only in my own life but also in the lives of my clients and in the world around me. I love basking in it.
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Whether through the strokes of a paintbrush, transforming a space, or helping someone shift their mindset, I believe beauty, harmony, and alignment have the power to change lives. It all begins with trusting your inner knowing—and yourself.
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​In 2020, I expanded my offerings to include holistic interior design and coaching. While the idea was exciting, I found myself trying to explain the magic in my work and why these two disciplines go together. The more I tried to explain and conform to what already exists, the more I unconsciously diluted my inner knowing. I drifted further from my truth, my authentic self—and yes, from the income that should’ve been flowing. I had to pause, listen, and trust that there was a better way.
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The unraveling began in 2023 when I had the intuition to experiment with saying no to people, things, and habits that no longer aligned with who I truly am. By mid 2024, everything started to click. Discovering Human Design brought immense clarity and validation. I finally understood something I’d always known deep down: I’m not here to follow anyone else’s path. I’m here to trailblaze my own and guide those who wish to follow. My work is meant to be experienced. My magic is meant to be felt. It catalyzes transformation. If you’re aligned with it, you’ll feel it. If not, maybe it’s not for you—and that’s okay too.

​Here’s where everything shifted: I embraced my intuition as a work in progress and allowed myself to trust what felt right—even when it didn’t align with my logical mind. This journey of awakening and developing radical self-trust has been life-changing—and it’s something I’m passionate about guiding others through, too.

​Day by day, I am learning to trust myself even more, trust life, and develop faith in the unknown. Magic doesn’t need to be explained—it thrives on belief, alignment, and courage.
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I’m no longer available to fit into anyone else’s box or to explain in a logical way why my process works. I’m here to honor what feels true for me and create beauty in all its forms. If you're feeling the call to do the same, I’d love to guide you through your own transformation.
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​​Whether you’re drawn to my art, my space consultations, or the lifestyle breakthroughs I offer, know that it’s not about fitting into a box or explaining every step. It’s about trusting that you already have all the answers within. It’s about alignment. And it’s about experiencing the transformation that comes when you focus on the beauty in your life and surroundings— and uncover and accept your passion and purpose.

Explore my offerings and discover how we can work together to bring more beauty and alignment into your life.