The face behind Made by Ave
HEY THERE, I'M AVERI!
A design student, event & wedding lover, and firm believer that details make all the difference. I’m passionate about creating beautiful spaces, but even more than that, I love creating moments—whether it’s a cozy home, a thoughtfully planned event, or just a perfectly brewed cup of coffee (which, let’s be real, is a daily essential).
A few things you should know about me: I love Jesus, anything pink, and spending time at the beach. I’m detail-obsessed in the best way and believe that thoughtful design can make life not just prettier, but more meaningful.
My design inspiration comes from the effortless charm of the South of France, historic character, and a fun pop of color (because who only wants beige?!). Give me pattern, personality, and a touch of the past, and I’m in my happy place.

My Story...
Unlike many people in my field, I didn’t grow up knowing I wanted to be an interior designer. In fact, it wasn’t until just a few years ago that I felt this unexpected, gentle nudge—completely out of the blue—that design might actually be the path for me. That one moment of clarity opened up so many new and exciting doors, including a life-changing opportunity in 2022 to work as a design assistant for a company called Soul Sugar Designs. It was there that my passion for design truly began to bloom, and I found myself seriously exploring what it might look like to pursue this as a career.
That exploration led me to Lanier Tech’s interior design program, where I officially enrolled in 2023. I still remember the nerves I felt on the first day of class—stressed, anxious, and worried I wouldn’t find my people. But what I found instead was a group of the most incredible, God-sent friends who walked through every project, late night, and presentation with me. That program became one of the biggest blessings in my life, and I genuinely enjoyed every single moment of it—even the stressful ones—because I had the best people by my side and felt so aligned with the work I was doing.
This journey has inspired me to build my brand around a verse that has always meant so much to me: Philippians 4:8 — "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." I’ve loved that verse since I was a little girl. It’s such a beautiful reminder to focus on the good, to find the lovely in every moment, and to trust that even when things feel uncertain, there’s always something meaningful waiting on the other side of fear.
I’m so grateful for every step that led me here, and I’m beyond excited to see where this journey takes me next.
