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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
Bringing Peace and Goodwill: The Nutcracker
Sometimes whimsical and fun, other times quite stern and intimidating, the Nutcracker has become as much a part of Christmas in America as Frosty the Snowman and sleigh bells. The Nutcracker dates back to the latter part of 17th Century Germany when a doll craftsman from Seiffen first made them … Read More
The Belsnickel: Santa’s Grumpy Cousin
For many years I’ve collected vintage Santa figures and tree ornaments. As a result I quite often received them as hostess gifts or under the tree on Christmas morning. Of the dozens of pieces in my collection there was one little guy that always made me feel a bit uneasy. … Read More
The Best Things Do Come in Small Packages!
Is there anyone who doesn’t love candy? If nurturing a sweet tooth is one of your guilty pleasures, then get ready for the Christmas season when candy abounds and no one cares how much you eat. The gifting of Christmas candy in decorative containers originated in Germany in the early … Read More
We Gather Together
My Grandmother was a survivor of the Great Depression and my Mom was in her teens for the worst of it. Is it any wonder that I grew up surrounded by an attitude of appreciation and respect for material blessings? From as far back as I can remember Mom was … Read More
The Joys of Christmas Past
Christmas 2020 is fast approaching. Feeling a bit nostalgic this year? Why not make it a vintage Christmas? It is easier than you might think to give an MCM feel to the holidays and here a a few ideas to get you started. Ceramic trees appear to be at the … Read More