I am a wife, a mother of three adorable fur babies, a Registered Nurse, and an artist and creator of Used Furniture Revived. I am not sure when I started flipping furniture, but I know I did it in the beginning because I wanted to update some of our old furniture at home. It gave me a sense of satisfaction seeing the finished product and knowing I made, created, or transformed it with my own two hands. So whenever I see FREE furniture on the side of the road or cool ones on Facebook MarketPlace, you better believe that I snatch it and revive it. Unfortunately, I can’t keep all the furniture I restore, so I started selling it and the most gratifying part of it is not the extra money I get from it but the fact that I have given it a second life and saved it from the landfills. Home | Used Furniture Revived
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Italian and Filipino combo. Just me and my hubby and 3 fur babies.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love being nurse but it is not an easy job, it’s very stressful, physically, mentally, and emotionally. So I think I find some balance when I am working on a piece of furniture. I am able to focus and for me painting is so satisfying. You give me a can of paint and I am a happy camper.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
we love getting take out from Sai’s and going to Zephyr Grill and Bar
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
8 years and 3 months
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Would love to go back to Italy. It’s so beautiful there and not to mention, the people, culture, food, and wine are amazing.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love scary movies…I am Legend is one of my favorites. For TV shows: Handmaid’s Tale, Succession, Walking Dead
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do what you love most. Life is too short for anything else!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Learn how to play an instrument
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Pearl Jam
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Concannon Vineyard
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Chip and Joanna Gaines. They have been an inspiration. I would take them to First Street Alehouse and have a really good burger and beer. I think they would love it there, these couple seem very down to earth and cool.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Wine country! I love that you can drive around and see beautiful wineries and farmhouses.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Well traveled… I want to see and experience other culture
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I like to clean. it may sound not interesting for most, but for me, a clean house is important for my mental/emotional well being.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Venice
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, I love fall and it is my birthday month. Christmas is favorite holiday and for me Christmas Day is the best.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate my dogs 10 out of 10. Dogs are the best. They don’t want anything else but your love …and treats of course!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Being an RN makes me a better person. So I guess I can say every patient I encounter inspires me. It may sound cliche but you see the best and worse in people when they are ill. Makes you appreciate life, your loved ones, and your self worth.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Love the smell of pumpkin pie and of course, coffee!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Safe, Comfort