Funky Fresh Ithaca

Funky Find Monday

2013-06-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

Its Funky Find Monday! This is the weekly roundup of some of the vintage and fabulous funky junk items you can discover at Funky Fresh. We'll post everything from paintings to chairs to dressers to dishes. This week everything is brown, brown, brown! And lovely browns at that!

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-06-16T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week at Funky Fresh CLASSES CeCe Caldwell's 101 Basics Saturday June 22nd, 2013 @ 3pm In this two hour guided class, Kristina will give you the chance to experiment with 100% Natural, zero-VOC CeCe Caldwell's Chalk and Clay Paints. Try out the different colors, learn about various waxes and finishes, and play with a range of styles, such as the ever popular distressed look.

Funky Fresh is Hiring a New Blogger/Writer

2013-06-12T10:01:00.001-04:00

Now Hiring a BLOGGER/event planner/writer! If you are a Funktastic Fanatic with the writing skillz to pay the billz we hope to see you this week at Funky Fresh with your resume! The gig is 5-7 hours per week compensation at least $10 per hour. We are looking for someone hip (and of course fresh!) with crazy interest in upcycling and painted furniture. A junkie of all things home blog

Pin It Wednesday- Carolina Sun Yellow

2013-06-12T06:00:00.000-04:00

It's Pin It Wednesday and it's time to celebrate Carolina Sun Yellow! We are searching the amazing art all over Pinterest to find images of the nature that inspired this paint in the first place. We are collecting them all onto new boards at Pinterest. If you have images of nature in these colors, please share them with us!! You can email them to us, post a comment with a link

Funky Fresh Tuesday

2013-06-11T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week's Funky Fresh Tuesday has two new pieces, and a recap of what's gracing the new store waiting for you to take it home! This simple box was just that, a box. Then it got cleaned up and given a coat of CeCe Caldwell's Michigan Pine paint, a new knob, and voila! A perfect cabinet, bookshelf, or nightstand! This little purple children's chair is so subtle it hasn't gotten

Funky Find Monday

2013-06-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

Its Funky Find Monday! This is the weekly roundup of some of the vintage and fabulous funky junk items you can discover at Funky Fresh. We'll post everything from paintings to chairs to dressers to dishes. The store is chock full right now, so come see what Funky things you can find!

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-06-09T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week at Funky Fresh CLASSES Dining Chair Reupholstery Saturday June 15th, 2013 @3pm Teacher: Kristina Thelen Cost: $35-$50 Instruction, upholstery gun and staples, and batting is provided. Bring your own chair or buy one from us for 10% off for this class. NEWS Have you seen this AMAZING piece!? It was found at an estate sale and is looking for a fabulous new home

Fix-Up Friday - Part 23

2013-06-07T10:53:00.001-04:00

The Funky Fresh store has undergone some serious changes, as you know. To give you an idea of the extremity of the changes, we showed you the before after photographs of several of the inside rooms a few weeks ago on Fix-Up Friday. But there is even more- the front of the building has gotten cleaned, mowed, shined up and looks like a real store front now. Stop by and see it!

Funky Fresh Tuesday

2013-06-04T14:41:00.000-04:00

There are so many new and colorful Upcycled pieces at Funky Fresh! Take this bright desk for example. It's hard to believe these two pictures are the same desk! With a little CeCe Caldwell's Memphis Blue and Carolina Sun Yellow, and a mirror on the underside of the lid, it has become vibrant and new again. Then there was this drab side table. It was upcycled in

Funky Find Monday

2013-06-03T06:00:00.000-04:00

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-06-02T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week at Funky Fresh NEWS The Funky Junk store on the Commons is officially closed. It has been a great space to be a part of the Ithaca Community! From now on Funky Junk fans will have to come by Funky Fresh at 317 Taughannock Blvd to get all the vintage furniture you want. With the location change, Funky Junk has also changed its name to Funky Fresh. A lengthy description of how

Funky Junk to Funky Fresh

2013-05-30T11:43:00.000-04:00

Funky Junk began a little more than a year ago with a wonderfully large space right in the center of the Commons. The business was the creation of entrepreneurs Kristina Thelen and David West. The year on the Commons was good to Funky Junk and the family-run business was able to put down roots and find their place. Funky Junk was a central place to find classic old furniture, vintage

Pin It Wednesday - Traverse City Cherry

2013-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:00

It's Pin It Wednesday and this week we are featuring CeCe Caldwell's Traverse City Cherry! We are searching the amazing art all over Pinterest to find images of the nature that inspired this paint in the first place. We are collecting them all onto new boards at Pinterest. If you have images of nature in these colors, please share them with us!! You can email them to us, post a

Funky Fresh Tuesday

2013-05-28T09:15:00.001-04:00

This week Funky Fresh Tuesday has just a few new creative upcycles. But these few are fun! These little wooden children's chairs were upcycled to bring a rainbow of color to your playroom. They are simple and sturdy and perfect for the little ones in your life. This set of side tables was upcycled in CeCe Caldwell's Traverse City Cherry. There are two of them, and they are at

Funky Find Monday

2013-05-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

Its Funky Find Monday! This is the weekly roundup of some of the vintage and fabulous Found Funky items you can discover at Funky Junk. We'll post everything from paintings to chairs to dressers to dishes. This week there are all sorts of home goods to get your summer off to a fun start!

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-05-26T06:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Memorial Day weekend- take a moment to remember those who have died in service to our country. And then celebrate the start of a new season- summer is almost here! This week at Funky Junk and Funky Fresh NEWS This weekend Funky Junk on the Commons is having a sale that lasts through Monday. 10% off everything in the store. But the last day to shop at the

Fix-Up Friday- Part 22

2013-05-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

Since the first Fix-Up Friday post last November, the new store location at Funky Junk Island, now known as Funky Fresh, has undergone some major changes. You can peruse all the installments of this at the Fix-Up Friday page. But we thought we'd give you a few before/after pictures so you can clearly see what has happened and just how much fixing up there has been. Scroll down for before

Funky Find Monday

2013-05-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

Its Funky Find Monday! This is the weekly roundup of some of the vintage and fabulous Found Funky items you can discover at Funky Junk. We'll post everything from paintings to chairs to dressers to dishes. These items go quickly so if you seem something you like, get down to Funky Junk and get it before it's gone!

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-05-19T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week at Funky Junk MEMORIAL DAY SALE At Funky Junk on the Commons! Come in from Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th and get 10% off everything in the store! Everything from desks to dishes will be on sale, so come by early to get the best stuff. After this BIG SALE memorial day weekend, Funky Junk on the Commons will be CLOSING for the last time. The building renovations will

Fix-Up Friday- Part 21

2013-05-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

Signs signs, signs... everywhere there are signs...

New Store Hours

2013-05-16T06:00:00.000-04:00

Important News Announcement: The Funky Junk store on the Commons is now going to be CLOSED on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This store is winding down it's business, in addition to the jack-hammering that has begun on the Commons renovation! The hours from Fridays through Mondays are 10am until 6pm. So stop by to get your Funky Junk fix! The Funky Fresh store on Inlet

Pin It Wednesday- Destin Gulf Green

2013-05-15T06:00:00.000-04:00

It's Pin It Wednesday and we want your help! We are starting a new idea here on the blog where we will pick our favorite CeCe Caldwell's color this week (or month) and feature it here on the blog. We are searching the amazing art all over Pinterest to find images of the nature that inspired this paint in the first place. We'll collect them all onto new boards at Pinterest, so if you have

Funky Fresh Tuesday

2013-05-14T06:00:00.000-04:00

Funky Fresh Tuesday starts off with an oldie, but goodie! This mirror was upcycled in CeCe Caldwell's Paint some time ago, but may have never been showcased on the blog. It slipped through my fingers and has been waiting to see some friendly action! Come to the Commons store and see if its reflection suits you This dresser is a modern delight. It was upcycled in CeCe Caldwell's

Funky Find Monday

2013-05-13T06:00:00.000-04:00

Its Funky Find Monday! This is the weekly roundup of some of the vintage and fabulous Found Funky items you can discover at Funky Junk. We'll post everything from paintings to chairs to dressers to dishes. These items go quickly so if you seem something you like, get down to Funky Junk and get it before it's gone!

Funky Fresh Sunday Times

2013-05-12T06:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! Treat mom to something new for her home, stop by Funky Junk on the Commons today to find just the right thing. This week at Funky Junk CLASSES Announcing the June Class schedule! All these classes will take place at the NEW location 317 Taughannock Blvd. Paint Party! June 8th, 2013 @1pm Dining Chair Upholstery June 15th, 2013 @3pm CeCe Caldwell's 101