Anneli White Designs was born in the corner of my parents’ bedroom, where I spent hours drawing and hand-lettering at a paint-splattered craft desk. What started as a hobby quickly turned into something more. I was eleven when I began selling greeting cards to ladies at my church on Facebook. To my surprise, folks I didn't even know started taking interest in my work. Could I really bless others with my art to the point they'd pay for it?
By 2017, I was all-in on my creative dream. I launched Anneli White Designs, sold my first shirts and stickers, started freelancing for local businesses, and even saw my work on store shelves. I did my first craft show, Trims & Whims—a childhood favorite—and packed my little 5’x10’ booth with customers. I was hooked.
In 2019, I attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a game-changing summer that gave me 240+ hours of entrepreneurship training and a clear vision for the future of my business. That momentum led to launching my online shop in April 2020. While the world slowed down, Anneli White Designs took off. I registered my LLC, began shipping orders nationwide, set up at markets, and grew like never before. By the time I graduated high school, AWD had become my full-time job and I’d shipped my original products to 47 states.
In August 2021, I hit pause on my online shop to attend the University of Kentucky, where I earned degrees in Marketing and Integrated Strategic Communications. I stayed rooted in community, served as the Marketing Chair for DanceBlue—the largest student-run philanthropy in the SEC—and even kept AWD running part-time during breaks and summers.
In July 2025, I married the love of my life, Andy Sorrell (!!!).
Today, Anneli White Designs is still here, but things will be changing very soon. I can't thank you enough for stopping by! Grab some goods while you're here and STAYED TUNED for an exciting few months ahead...