Since I was a little girl, beautiful things have always been the apple of my eye—flowers, baked goods with pretty toppings, and clothes. But not just clothes; clothes that felt special… clothes that made me feel like I’d found treasure. Not high-end labels, but items that had been made with thought and attention. My mother used to take me to young designer markets on the East Coast; this is when we found priceless treasures. Dresses that had been made by budding designers, fashion students selling one-off creations, cushions made from embroidered tablecloths, and quality fabrics that felt like warm hugs....