We are having a Party!

Glam-It-Up Weekend is coming

A Southern Co is hosting a grand glam weekend to put some Style into Your Life and you are invited:

WHEN: December 6th --December 8th....

WHERE: Feather Your Nest Transformation House: 1028 Seventh Street Huntington, WV 25701

This is what the house looks like

What:  By invitation only: GLAM-IT-UP Weekend full of special events daily, giveaways, prizes, food, music, cocktails and just plain ole' fun.

Our Event Menu:

Flaunt Night  Friday, December 6th 6pm..........???

A Special peek at our company & tailored services designed especially with you, the client, in mind. Come join us for cocktails, special discounts and product showcasing. The first 10 clients will receive a special gift. We have an entire house designed with many of our re-purposed furniture pieces and home decor items:  

Here is an example of some of the decor items:

Lamp by Cyan and table by Uttermost

Chest by Four Hands

Party Bucket by The Macbeth Collection 

Mirror cabinet by Uttermost

Book ends by Cyan

Also, Curb Appeal  will be on site. Come take a look and book our vintage 1975 playmor camper that can roll right up to your door with fun & fashion. Great for special events and fund-raisers. Here is a sneak peak:

Color Me Pretty Studio Saturday December 7th 4pm--6pm & 6pm--8pm

Free styling tips, champagne happy hours & music Join us for a evening of deserved pampering.  The highlight will be our make-over giveaways revealed. 1st) Holiday "Up-style"--an accessories give-away to glam up your holiday outfit. 2nd) Grand-Glam  full make-over giveaway worth more than $250.00. A gift from us to you.

Skirt by Black

Shoes by Nicole

Earring by Covet

"Pleather" leggings by Mi Mois'

Headband & Scarf by Golden Stella

Necklace by Citrine

Dress by Black

Pin by Golden Stella

Join us Saturday when it is all about you & grab a piece of glam to add some sparkle and sass to your life.

The Final Proposal Sunday December 8th from Noon--4pm

All good things come to and end.....for now. This is your final chance to schedule appointments with us before we are open to the public.  Enjoy a "Glam-break" and have a cup of coffee or tea with us as we help you pick out unique gifts and one-of a kind items for yourself & your home. Style & Grace wrapped up in a pretty package. Treat yourself or someone you love. Complimentary Gift-wrap available.

Pot holders by Funktion

Tray by Uttermost

Disposable Coasters by Natural Life

Vase by Uttermost

We look forward to seeing you all at our Glam-It-Up Weekend. Come one or all three days...you never know what specials we will be having or what new items we will be presenting.

Love & Glitter,

Rita & Bethany

Need Info: Email: bethany@asouthernco.com, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASouthernCo

call 304-522-6056 or leave a comment here.

Feather Your Nest--Seventh Street Transformation

Welcome to How to Get Started:

Are you having a streak of Spring Fever? Has spring showers gotten you confused on where to put your umbrella?  Writers block, or in this case, creativity block, can happen to the best of us.  But, it doesn't have to be hard--it should be fun to update your space.

We all are inspired almost daily.  Whether its a stroll on the beach, a winter landscape or a colorful oil painting; images. as well as music and aromas, evoke our senses and touches on our emotions.  If you would like to update your space around you, turn to the things that comfort you and/or inspire you and make you happy.

As we embark on this huge Feather Your Nest project of transforming an entire home--inside & out, top to bottom--at 1028 Seventh Street, Huntington, WV:  How do we even start such an endeavor? 

Quick peep at the property

How do we make make the spaces cohesive and flow from room to room--with such a huge undertaking?  And, most importantly, how do we stay motivated:

We simply take our own advice and start with something that inspires us and keeps us on track:

Our design team at Feather Your Nest, fell in love with this beautiful oil painting.We felt this reminded us of a spring day that took orange and blue to a new level. With hints of green, grey and taupe: there we have our color pallet for the 7th street home transformation-all from one single painting (& a few opinions, of course)

Next, choose a color from that inspiration (for us the painting) to paint the wall & to create the dominate tones of the room:  

Its much easier to choose a few of the paint colors and buy samples sizes for approx $3 and try them on the room next to a window for light and also to see how it looks next to the woodwork.  It is best to let the color then sit for a few days and look at it periodically at different times of the day to see the best options.

Nest, choose a few other colors from the same inspiration:  either complementary tones: or complete opposites--these will serve as your "accent" colors.  We chose, blue, grey and taupe.

There are area  few rules to follow to give you guidance as you update a room or space within your home:

Rule 1).  Typically your floor cover should be a bit darker than your walls to anchor your space

This rug is vibrant and bright and has the main tones of the inspiration in it.  It would be a great piece to anchor any room.

Rule 2).  Add elements of texture

This is important to add depth to a space and makes room feel comfortable and inviting.  Examples would be:  

A driftwood sconce

A cable knit throw

A collection of rope baskets for holding magazines or blankets

A reclaimed barn-wood wood table

Rule 3) You need something neutral that will fill in the gaps of the room to make it more cohesive

This linen chair would be perfect 

A shabby amiore would do the trick

Rule 4).  Add in something shinny:  to bring contrast & interest

A beautiful mirror such as this one would do the trick

A glazed lamp would also bring in a shinny element:

Rule 5).  Lastly, something green is always good; 

A fresh vase of flowers

Or add in plants:  if you are not a green thumb, like be then a "faux" topiary like these above will do the trick. Flowers & Plants help soften a space and help to take the "just decorated" edge off.

We will be following these rules during our entire Feather Your Nest "Drab to Fab" Seventh Street transformation:  

We invite you to follow along during this 6 week process until the Grand Reveal. Pick up How to's and gain some ideas for your own next as we transform this house into a fun, modern family home.

Enjoy!

What is Old is New Again

Vintage--Industrial

As I have been researching and sourcing for a "pub-room" aka "man-cave", I have come across some manly and equally appealing furniture pieces and designs that evoke industrial, vintage images in a garage-like way.

Being from Kentucky and yes, being a "Coal Miner's Daughter" I am drawn to things that are naturally pleasing (and functional)  in their raw form:  burlap or linen material, fresh greenery, reclaimed or salvaged wood, industrial carts, metal baskets, flour and coffee sacks, vintage dish cloths made into pillows,  "paint-peeling" shutters and furniture that can tell a story or have definitely have lived a colorful life. Even, galvanized pipes (as long as they ain't yur plummin') are artistic and beautiful in their own way.

It is easy to take these everyday elements and incorporate them into your home decor.  Whether you are creating a whole new look or sprucing up your coop, I am sure you can glean some ideas from the following spaces.

This eclectic living room receives a punch of color from the re-purposed industrial cart turned coffee table in its original yellow paint.  Also, check out the surveyor tri-pod lamp in the left corner.

This dining room actually has all new things with borrowed design elements from the industrial factory.  Chairs, table, clocks and cloches as well as the lighting.....all borrowed from the past.

I am loving the clean lines of this space.  The regular metal chairs painted green-blue for dining purposes and simple barn lights overhead are great ideas on a budget.  Also, the galvanized fee-store or garden supply center display shelf as the end table and storage......

This kitchen borrows elements from the industrial side of things like the stools and utility cart/island as well as the pendent lighting.  A space like this infused with a little color such as the red food scale makes for a fun and appealing atmosphere to get creative with your cookin.

Who wouldn't want to work in a space like this?  Again, barn-like pendent lighting overhead....see a theme here?  Also the salvaged wood desk and metal chars......lovely

I absolutely love this kitchen.  I love the color of the cabinets and the fact that there isn't any upper ones....this creates a very open space, as does the re-purposed island card and salvaged wood table.  There are those pendent lights again.

Again an industrial cart re-purposed into a a sink with pull out industrial lighting and a concrete sink vessel...a great powder-room or garden/mud-room area idea.

i love this space because it reminds me of what my dingy, dark and disgusting basement bathroom could look like.....a fresh coat of grey paint, re-purposed mirror, hand sewn vanity skirt with pictures in white mat and frame....I think I am going to "steel" this idea.

This is a coffee shop/bakery...but I love the mixture of industrial lighting and exposed metal beams as well as the mis-matched table and chairs....This would be a great idea for a commercial space or loft.

Speaking of storage...I am going gaga over this collection.  I am currently on the "hunt" for items like this for the "pub-room" 

here a utility cart is re-purposed as a pantry of sorts.  Again, storage baskets are used and vintage cans and crates....for utensil holders.  I love the vintage tackle box or lunch box on the bottom.. What is so lovely about this is that fact that this pantry does not need to be behind closed doors.

Interesting storage option or tool box

Jewelry holder, craft organizer, for the potting shed or bar area......LOVE

Re-purposed egg baskets as lighting

Nautical boat lighting as sconces for the the mirror in the room, over the fireplace or in the bath.  I actually have  great idea of buying something like this and painting it some fun color and putting in beside my daughter's bed.

And lastly, finishing the room with art.  Ideas for industrial art are endless...You could put trays or crates on the wall, watch works, pulleys and any kind of metal sign.  Black and white photographs work well.  Better yet, go around town and take pictures of your historic landmarks in your town and print them in black and white and buy ready made mats and black frames (project ideas).  Ideas are endless.  

I showed you mine: Now, "Show me yours!"

Enjoy