Inspired by her Salem childhood, button shop owner created a haven

When Becka Brisbin moves between craft stations in her shop, the buttons on her lavender vest sound like shells shifting together in ocean waves.

Children’s art, punk rock references, a she/they pronoun pin and local television icon Ron Anders are among the featured pieces. The buttons cover the front and sides of the vest, only breaking in the back to frame a portrait of Muppets creator Jim Henson, captioned with “Master of Puppets,” an ode…