CASITA OLIVA

A quaint home nestled in the heart of wine country, set in an open field surrounded by olive ranches. Casita Oliva is a peaceful connection to nature and a true sense of calm. The perfect setting to unplug, unwind, and enjoy the finest Mexican wines.


Listen up.

Play this softly. Casita Oliva is a place best understood through feeling: slow mornings, warm light, long dinners, and the quiet rhythm of wine country living.

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Self-Led Build Across Design, Construction & Brand Vision

A personal project where I led every phase of Casita Oliva from concept to completion. Balancing creative vision with real-world execution. From early renders and budgeting to contractor management, construction oversight, interior direction, final styling, and brand identity, every decision was made with intention, simplicity, and long-term value in mind.


  • Creative Direction
  • Architectural Renders
  • Budget Planning
  • Contractor + Vendor Management
  • Material Selection
  • Interior Styling
  • Brand Development
  • Photography + Visual Storytelling
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The Process

Phase 01 — Concept + Planning

Land selection
layout planning
architectural references
render development
design vision

Phase 02 — Construction + Execution

budget management
contractor coordination
material sourcing
site decisions
timeline oversight

Phase 03 — Final Identity

furnishing
styling
brand development
photography
digital presentation

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Designed by Nature

Beyond construction, Casita Oliva needed identity. Through naming, visual direction, photography, and thoughtful design choices, the project became more than a home, it became a story shaped by feeling, memory, and intention. Every hue and curve in Casita Oliva’s branding is pulled from its surroundings bringing the logo, color palette, and ad design back to the land that inspired it.

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Turning a Space Into a Story

Natural light, quiet details, slow mornings, and lived-in warmth shaped the visual language, creating imagery that feels intimate, personal and deeply connected to the rhythm of wine country living.

Casita Oliva reflects how I approach every project, with clarity, ownership, and intention. More than a personal milestone, it represents my ability to lead ideas from vision to reality while creating spaces that feel both meaningful and lasting.