Linda Hamer Kennett’s Story Archive

Collectible Board Games

What do a map of WWII safe houses, a pile of 8-sided coins, an egg timer and a thimble have in common? They have all been pieces of one of the top 10 vintage collectibles for 2024…the board game! Early games are hard to find and quite pricey when you … Read More

Thrift Store Shopping — What’s Trending For 2024

New trends and old favorites are topping the list of the most popular thrift store items for 2024. Ready to shake off those winter blues with a day of junking? Here’s what the experts say we should be watching for. Once again vintage clothing makes the list with emphasis on … Read More

. . .To the One I Love

In keeping with the love of all things vintage, men shopping for their sweetheart this Valentine’s Day are forgoing the drugstore variety stuffed bears, cards and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and heading for the local antique shops. What are they buying? Here are the top 5 Valentine’s gifts for women … Read More

Cottagecore: A Return To Simplicity

When life gets too hectic, and the pressures of our high tech society have you wanting to run for cover, many of us long for the simplicity of country life. While a cabin in the woods or an English cottage set in green pastures may be a highly romanticized version … Read More

Christmas Blow Molds

Blow mold lawn ornaments have been with us since the 1940s, but they were not an instant hit. In an effort to increase sales and expand their lines, Union Products hired 1950s pop art icon Donald Featherstone in the spring of 1956. Throughout his career Featherstone would create over 750 … Read More