There’s nothing quite like the rush of scoring a truly great find — a piece of art, a fantastic brooch, a gem of a dress — at a price that won’t jeopardize your rent money. Val Fox, a self-described treasure hunter, thrives on it. “I’ve been known to scour flea markets, and I enjoy the hunt for unique, one-of-a-kind items,” says the Cambridge resident, who spent six months in New York City, where she found inspiration for her new Design Hive, a local-designers’ market where the prices are low (nothing over $200) and the talent quotient is high. Every Saturday from November 1 through December 20, the gym at the Maria L. Baldwin School (28 Sacramento Street, Cambridge) turns into the Cambridge version of an NYC street market, with jewelry from Glamourpuss creations, clothing from Trashy Treasures, art from Gigi Mederos Design, and more. While you shop, DJ Hyssop spins tracks from his upcoming album Modern Medicine. “These designers are on the threshold of getting big, and this is a great way to democratize the process of retail,” says Fox. Want to check out these talented worker bees? Design Hive is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
