Dear AVE Styles Community,

As I sit down to write this letter, I'm filled with a mix of emotions. For over a decade, AVE Styles has been a significant part of my life – a platform where I've shared my passion for home decor and fashion, shared as my family changed and transitioned as I faced an unexpected divorce, and of course, connected with so many of you. 

Together, we've expressed our style, created beautiful spaces, and found our unique voice. We grew up through wide-brimmed hats, chunky necklaces, and unironic stripe patterns to find ourselves in a new phase –myself included. 

I'm incredibly proud of what I've achieved here, especially being recognized as a top pinner and having the opportunity to collaborate with amazing global brands like Target, Home Depot, Revlon, Anthropologie, and Coca-Cola.

However, life is a journey of continuous evolution, and it's time for me to embrace a new chapter. 

I'm keeping AVE Styles live for now, but new adventures demand my time, attention, and focus. You won't find new content populating these pages, but I hope that the old posts continue to serve you in whatever way you need.  

This decision is bittersweet. As I fondly reflect on all that AVE Styles has brought me, I'm filled with pride in what I've done and excitement for what lies ahead. Over the past 6 years, I've built a new career and a new path that has led me into roles like the Creative Director for a Fortune 500 Company and the Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing for a CPG company, managing an omnichannel presence in Walmart, Amazon, and Target.com. I've become a voice for what it looks like to shift from blogger, freelancer, and content creator to a corporate marketing role and I've been working to help others find power and stability in their own career shifts ever since. 

This new phase is not just about career growth; it's about personal transformation. I've learned that strategic reinvention is about embracing the moment you're in and building a new life – one that is more beautiful, authentic, and purpose-filled than you could have ever imagined. This isn't the end; it's a beautiful new beginning.

I am now dedicating my efforts to serving others who are navigating their own transitions, whether in career, personal identity, or life stages. I want to share the lessons I've learned and offer support to those who, like me, are finding their way through change. I am also claiming my own power as I fully embrace my name, one that isn't tied to anyone besides my family, my heritage, and my story. It's time that I let go of who I was to fully embrace who I've become. I'd like you to know me as Alexandra Vailas. 

I invite you to join me on this journey. Let's keep the conversation going on social media, and I encourage you to visit my new website to explore the ways we can continue to grow and evolve together. Your support and engagement over the years have meant the world to me, and I look forward to staying connected in this new capacity.

Thank you for being a part of my story. Here's to embracing our pivots and stepping into the next version of ourselves.

With gratitude and excitement for the future,