About Me

Melissa grew up in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York. With degrees in travel and tourism, therapeutic recreation, and photography, she has cultivated a diverse skill set that reflects her wide-ranging interests. Her adventurous spirit once led her to become a marionette puppeteer for a local marionette opera company—because what better way to channel her love of drama than through strings and puppets?

She also spent time in California as a cook on an organic farm and educational retreat, perfecting the art of turning kale into something even her most discerning friends would eat.
A true seeker of unique experiences, Melissa loves discovering cool art and vintage treasures that tell a story.

Her favorite moment? Stumbling across a trove of Beanie Babies and pretending they were the hidden treasures of an ancient civilization—because who wouldn’t want to become an accidental archaeologist of ’90s nostalgia? With her eclectic background and playful spirit, Melissa continues to embrace new adventures and is secretly plotting to turn her next vintage find into a marionette star.