Design Trends to Try in 2025 Hi friends! I love looking ahead to see what is coming in the world of interior design! I guess that isn't really a surprise! : ) Well, today, we are going to take a look ahead at 2025 to explore…
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Warm White and Cabinet Alterations – Albany, NY Hi, Friends! I hope you had a wonderful and beautiful Thanksgiving! My family and I enjoyed time with friends and family. I am blessed, and I hope you feel the same! Today's blog is a great example of an open…
Make it a Christmas to Remember Hi, friends! Well, here we go...it's officially December, and if you are like me, you are in full Christmas mode! Which, by the way, I LOVE! So, today, I want to share with you a curated list of the best…
Three Easy Ways to Maximize Unused Space in Your Home Hi, friends! Every home has areas that are often left underutilized or neglected, and yours is likely not immune to this fact. Whether you have an awkward corner, an empty hallway, or a small nook that is underutilized, I am…
Four Kitchen Designs: Farmhouse, Coastal, MCM, and Industrial Hi, friends! Today, I am excited to share about four unique kitchen styles - all of which have been inspirational to me over the years! I want to break down some of the distinctive design elements for each style that…
A Place to Gather Hi, friends! Well, my guess is that in a few short weeks, many of us will be hosting people for Thanksgiving Day. I am not sure about you, but I have often found that this holiday is sometimes glossed over,…
Customized Table with Reclaimed Wood & Vintage Chairs Hi, friends! If you struggle with pulling ideas together, this post is for you! When our client, Sandy, reached out to us, she asked us to help pull all of her ideas and various pieces of her project together. And…
Balboa Mist – The Perfect Gray for these Dressers in Waterford, NY Hi, friends! I never grow tired of sharing makeover stories with you! You might think its because everyone loves a good makeover, and while that is true, it is NOT the reason I want to share them with you. When…
Caring for Your Painted Furniture Hi, friends! Without question, adding a special piece of furniture that is custom painted adds character and charm to any space, making it a popular choice for all design styles. However, to keep it looking its best, proper care and…
Heartwarming Before & After: China Cabinet Painted Sweatshirt Gray Hi, friends! I am so excited to share today's Tuesday Treasure with you! Before I get to that, I want to give a shout out to my team and all they did for helping FunCycled host the 2024 Fall Festival…
How to Keep your Kitchen Cabinets Fresh for Years to Come! Hi, friends! I hope you are having a great week! Today, I want to share some helpful and practical tips for keeping your kitchen cabinets fresh and in good condition for the long haul. Whether you have a new kitchen…
Shop My Home: 2024 Product List for the Repurposed Idea House First Floor Hi, friends! I can't wait until October 5th when we get to host you for the 2024 FunCycled Fall Festival, hosted at our Repurposed Idea House. To get all of the information, visit (link to the blog). One of the…
Oak Dresser Painted in Dark Harbor by Benjamin Moore Hi friends! I hope you had a good weekend! We had a really full weekend, as is typical for us, but it was good! Today, I want to share about one of our recent furniture makeover stories. Having been the…
FunCycled’s 2024 Fall Festival Hi, friends, Well it is official! I have begun the countdown to the start of fall...now just 6 days away (counting today)! If you missed my blog about getting your house prepped for fall, you can read it here! One…
Prepping Your Home for Fall in Upstate New York Hi, friends! Now that we are approaching cooler temperatures, it 's a good time to review some steps to get our homes ready for the next season! Today, I want to give you some practical guidance as well as some…
Dirty Kitchens are the Latest Design Craze! Hi friends! I hope you had a great weekend and Labor Day! One thing I love about this time of year is getting things in order for the year ahead. Last week, I shared some tips on getting your kiddos…
Let’s Get Organized for BACK to SCHOOL! Hi friends! We just got back from a beautiful week away with my family, sneaking in one last quick hurrah before the new shcool year starts! I love this annual trip, and I am so thankful for the memories we…
Green Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Clifton Park, NY Hi Friends! It is so exciting when I get to share with you stunning makeovers that display the correct way to add color to a home! This summer, I have focused on incorporating color into your design which I know…
Charming Troy Kitchen Makeover with Brand New Cabinet Doors Hi friends! I hope you had a great weekend! My family and I are continuing to enjoy being outside and enjoying the days of summer! It has been a while since I shared a kitchen makeover story with you, and…
French Provincial Design with One of FunCycled’s Vintage Dressers Hi friends! How are you? Let's welcome the month of August with joyful anticipation of sunflowers and colorful zinnias ahead! There is nothing like simply every day enjoyments! : ) Today, I want to share one of our latest before…
New Design Trend: Introducing Biophilic Design Hi friends! I hope you had a great weekend! The longer days of summer sometimes fool me into thinking that time stands still, but as I write this, I realize that the month of July is nearing conclusion. I love…
Designing My OWN Backyard Retreat: an Update on the Repurposed Ideas House! Hi friends! Last Spring, after completing all of the inside projects at our farmhouse (lovingly referred to as our Repurposed Ideas House), we embarked on the outside portion of the house. I love this old farmhouse which was built in…
White Dove Hutch Makeover for Loudonville Home – Tuesday’s Treasure Hi friends! I hope you had a great weekend! Maybe you have been doing some traveling, or maybe you are currently on a little getaway! Every year, my family and I go away during 4th of July week to a…
Design Trend 2024: Adding Color into Your Home Hi friends! I hope you had a great Fourth of July! In today's Tuesday's Treasure, I want to help guide you through one of the biggest design trends we are seeing right now: Adding Color to your Home! Certainly, incorporating…
Kitchen Design That’s Made in the USA Hi friends! I love this time of year! And even though most weekends are filled with family events and picnics, especially during Fourth of July, the pace of life is a little more casual, some might even say forgiving! With…