10 Questions with: Marisa Filippone

Northampton, Mass.-based artist and graphic designer Marisa Filippone recently opened Dandie in the Underworld, a small boutique and art space featuring recycled goods. She is a true gem: I adore her musings at bikes and birds, long to own one of her paintings, and think she has excellent taste in music.

1Q: What is your favorite word?
MF: I’ve always loved the word, nonchalant. I guess for what it means and how it sounds.

2Q: What is your least favorite word?
MF: Wicked! It’s just one of those new england slang words that I really dislike.

3Q: What turns you on creatively, spiritually, or emotionally?
MF: Tag sales, flea markets, vintage shopping, farmers markets, sunny days, flowers, animals, laughter.

4Q: What turns you off?
MF: Negativity, complaining, and laziness.

5Q: What sound or noise do you love?
MF: Birds singing, my cats purring and meowing, brian playing drums

6Q: What sound or noise do you hate?
MF: Anything sudden. I startle very easily.

7Q: What is your favorite curse word?
MF: Fuckhead is a good one.

8Q: What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?
MF: A food critic.

9Q: What profession would you not like to attempt?
MF: An actress.

10Q: If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
MF: Welcome to the party, we’ve been waiting for you!