Category: FunCycled News

Ok, before we start talking about a kitchen makeover, I have to share with you a funny video we created about how much I want to meet Joanna Gaines when I go to Waco in May! If you could take…

Today at lunch, I'm leading a discussion on Embracing Failure: Taking risks and learning from mistakes for the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Wonder Women Mentoring Luncheon. I thought I'd share a little bit about of that talk with you…

When we recently closed on our 1805 Repurposed Idea House, the list of what needed to be done was so long that it would even scare Santa away... and Santa knows how to read long lists. 😂 We knew that…

Hi Friends! On December 3rd, we signed our names on a line around a table full of lawyers, mortgage brokers, and a realtor. I can't tell you how much it meant to have the best support around us when we…

Hi Friends, I just came home from an amazing weekend away with a small group of girlfriends and thought I'd share some tips on how to enjoy Waco, Tx and some hidden gems you may not have read about before.…

Hi Friends, As promised, I'm here to share with you some of our favorite items and designs from the Architectural Digest Design Show last weekend. John and I pursued through hundreds of booths, products, and new designs while we were there…

Hi Friends!!! We were able to visit Magnolia Market and Silo Baking Company in May! It was a work trip that we have been dreaming about since the Silos opened! As we all know, everything Chip and Joanna touch seems to turn…

Hi Friends, How was your week? It's been great here! A bit crazy trying to keep up with everything, but that's life for most of us, right?! I was able to work on my first ever commercial design job this…

If you missed Day One or Day Two of our experience on HGTV's Flea Market Flip, just click on the days to see the full blog post about it. Day 3, the last day of filming is the Sell Day. The timing of when the filming…

Here at FunCycled, we’d like to start the holiday giving early, but we NEED YOUR HELP! If this picture of our custom-made table gets 1,000 LIKES on our Facebook page, we’ll GIVE AWAY THE TABLE to one lucky commenter!  Yes, that’s…

If you haven't read our post about being on HGTV Flea Market Flip - Day 1, check it out here.  Today we head to day two of filming - Build Day!! On the build day, we went to Stamford, Connecticut…

Every year, I get so excited to pull the reports and see which of our blog posts were the most viewed in the prior year. Then I compile them into a quick list for you all to see and enjoy! You can…

Hi Friends!!! A highly anticipated time has come! We have partnered with the Art Center of the Capital Region to offer classes on how to paint your own furniture. This is such an exciting announcement for us!! I've considered myself an artist above…

Broken to Beautiful is FunCycled’s way of sharing love and kindness. Saying thank you to our customers and community!  This idea started with an idea that was planted in my heart several years ago while attending the Capital City Rescue…

Hi Friends! I hope you're having a great week! We have had quite the week. ;) Nothing is 100% until all the paperwork is signed and a closing has happened, but so far it looks like we'll be moving. Not…

I'm beyond excited to FINALLY announce that FunCycled is now a local retailer (the only one in upstate NY), that is offering RePurpose ReColor's Chroma Color DIY paint line!! What does that mean exactly? Available starting August 27th, you can stop by…

What is the Vanguard Show House? The Vanguard is an organization that raises money to help support the Albany Symphony Orchestra. You can see the Vanguard's website for pertinent details such as the hours the house is open. This year's…

Hi Everyone!!! We were on HGTV's Flea Market Flip competition and the show aired on March 1st showing that WE WON! If you missed it you can download it from iTunes here: Happy Flipping Anniversary Or you can watch it on Amazon Prime…

Hi Friends!! How are you all?? I'm sure most of you have heard by now, but WE WON the competition show Flea Market Flip on HGTV. So many people have asked me how to watch the show without cable, and…

Hi Friends! I've been flooding our social media feeds over the last few days, but also wanted to remind you that we will be on the competition show called Flea Market Flip on Sunday, March 1st at 8:00pm. If you have…

Hi friends! If you read our blog first thing Tuesday morning, I'll be at the hospital with my little sweetie. She's having some minor testing done, but she'll be sedated for the first time. I'm sure all will be well…

Every year, I get so excited to pull the reports and see which of our blog posts were the most viewed in the prior year. Then I compile them into a quick list for you all to see and enjoy! You can…

Hi friends! How was your weekend? I hope if you are local you had a chance go to Troy's 32nd Annual Victorian Stroll. It was SO MUCH FUN! John and I have gone to the stroll for at least 7…

Hi Friends! I'm so stoked to share the excitement that we enjoyed at FunCycled last week. I find it more fun to share a story through pictures so here we go. We started the store opening with a ribbon cutting with Mayor…

1.3 billion men and women around the world live on less than $1.25 a day. That's a sobering statistic, and FunCycled desperately wants to be a part of changing it. John and I are passionate about empowering the poor to…