440. She quit balloons then came back different
In 2024, Melody sold her van, sold her famous disco ball wall and told the whole internet she was done. She took several months off from designing anything for events. Then one day, a huge opportunity came her way, and now she’s back... but the business she came back to looks almost nothing like the one she left.
Melody owns Feathered Fox Designs and is the original creator of the disco ball wall you have absolutely seen on Instagram. It was an old neck injury that made her stop entirely, but when CoverGirl asked her to help with an activation at Coachella she couldn’t say no. But, she came back with new rules, new methods, more artistry and a lot less monotony.
We get into what it was actually like to stop, how she quotes her custom work now and a commission project she had for a client's home. If you’ve ever fantasized about being done, or you are quietly wondering what else you could sell besides balloons, you’ll want to hear this one.
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Owner of Feathered Fox Designs
Hey! I'm Melody. The owner of Feathered Fox Designs; A luxury balloon and custom event decor company. I'm a wife and mother of 3, including identical twin girls. I'm a former professional dancer and lover of all things creative. Creating is my happy place and is truly something I can't live without. Feathered Fox Designs has been operating since late 2019 and is one of my greatest accomplishments! My hope is to continue to grow and evolve this company while also sharing and leading others to success.
