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.