Something Old, Something New

We’ve all heard the old saying: One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure. Well, here in central New York, that’s what Marissa is a treasure seeker who finds gems in what many people consider to be worthless garbage. What do you call it when an artist takes a piece of old, abandoned furniture, and reinvents the vintage piece as a funky usable item? I call it pretty creative. In her quest for the perfect vintage furniture, Marissa will drive around town in her station wagon, picking up disowned pieces lying on a street corner, or she’ll find a deal at the local flea market. She’s a savvy shopper who can find high-quality items at a low cost. From there she becomes the magician who uses her skills to turn a previously unattractive, unwanted item into a hot commodity. So while she doesn’t design the furniture itself, Marissa is certainly a designer in her own right. Although she admits that she doesn’t know where her inspiration comes from, she undoubtedly has a remarkable talent. Her vision of what could be has allowed her to turn ugly furnishings into beautiful unique gems.