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Author Biography
Linda Hamer Kennett writes "What’s in the Attic?"
After many years of living on the East Coast, Linda Kennett returned to her home state of Indiana and settled in Irvington to raise her two children. With the original intent of staying for 5 years, she is now on her 24th year in her 1902 farm house, with no plans to leave. She began her estate liquidation company "What's in the Attic?' in 1993 and after 5 years of assisting the residents of the eastside with selling their antiques, she took the advice of friends and started her column to share her experiences. From it's beginning with one local paper in 1998, her column is now carried weekly in over a dozen papers in the mid-west, as well as online with Ruby Lane, Auction Trends and eHow.com.
Today her work takes her throughout Central Indiana viewing everything from heirloom sterling silver to primitive farm tools. In addition to her column and her company she lists among her credits a long time membership in the International Society of Appraisers, 2 time recipient of the Southport Antique Mall Award for Excellence and production staff assistant to the Antiques Roadshow.
Linda Hamer Kennett’s Story Archive
Vintage Children’s Furniture: It’s Adorable, but is it Safe?
With the ongoing love affair between the public and all things vintage it was only a matter of time until the kitschy designs of mid-century America found their way into children’s rooms. Quaint, charming and often provoking sentiment, the children’s furniture from the 1970s and 80s can add a touch … Read More
The World’s Longest Yard Sale
It’s almost here! That bargain hunter’s dream that many of us have had marked on our calendars for months. The 127 Yard Sale, more commonly referred to as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale” will be held from August 5-8 and will run its long-established route through Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, … Read More
The Return of Chinoiserie
There are those design elements that trend and then pass into oblivion. Then there are those that are always with us. Sometimes they are at the forefront, monopolizing every furniture showroom and magazine cover and other times they are pushed to the back of the shelf or even boxed up … Read More
The Art of Collecting Bookends
While there are those who would argue that physical books will soon be completely replaced by electronic books, I for one fall into the category of those who believe that a tablet will never replace the joy of sitting in your favorite chair with an old book. The discolored pages … Read More
A Vintage Garden
The gardens of Indiana are in full bloom and, thanks to a generous watering from Mother Nature, they are fuller and more colorful than ever this year. I love to walk my old historic neighborhood in the evenings. Fresh air, a bit of exercise and, my favorite part, a chance … Read More