College was a turning point — both culturally and personally. I reconnected more deeply with my heritage, while also exploring things outside of it, like trying meat for the first time. It challenged me to think more critically about the ethics of food, the treatment of animals, and the complexity of personal choice — questions I still sit with today.

My love of vibrant color has always been with me, but it came alive in a new way when I moved into my first apartment in San Francisco. I hung $17 curtains using command hooks and a $2 piece of wall trim from Home Depot — and suddenly, I had created something that felt like mine. That was the beginning.

Each home since then has reflected a new chapter. In my next apartment, I kept a crisp seafoam green and white palette, DIY’d a faux-marble console, and began understanding what made a space feel good to me. When the pandemic hit, I moved back in with my parents and designed a cozy pink and terracotta boho room — full of warmth, creativity, and comfort.

Then came Austin. For two years, I lived in a minimalist sanctuary that showed me how much your space influences your mindset. It was here that I deepened my commitment to sustainability and conscious living. I started using apps like Too Good To Go and Imperfect Foods, became more intentional with waste, and reconnected with my spiritual side. I also developed small but powerful daily rituals that supported my mental and physical well-being.

After Austin, I moved to Seattle for work and had the chance to design an entire apartment on my own. By then, I had gone through so many evolutions that I felt confident investing in larger pieces — a couch, rug, coffee table, even a jumbo bean bag (still one of my favorite corners). I loved how it all came together. The space felt like me — calm yet colorful, with the usual terracotta and mustard tones grounding it all. My time in Seattle deepened my appreciation for intentional design and taught me how much our environments affect our energy, creativity, and overall peace.

Now, I’m living in Sacramento — sharing a home with my partner for the first time. It’s a new kind of design process: one that’s about blending styles, creating space for two, and learning how to build something together. I’m loving the challenge, the joy, and all the quiet growth that comes with it.

I’ve learned that clean living isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present. It’s about choosing beauty, function, and care in the spaces we inhabit and the routines we build. And I’m so excited to keep evolving and exploring all of this with you.