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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
Let the Treasure Hunt Begin!
The attics, basements and garages of my down-sizing clients are often where I find some of their most valuable treasure. It seems these are the places we stash those things we have no use for, but can’t bring ourselves to throw away. While we are confined to home for the … Read More
Clarice Cliff
English artist Clarice Cliff received world-wide recognition for her Art Deco pottery designs from 1928-1964. Her vast body of work is easily recognized by its innovative use of color and abstract designs. Regarded by many as one of the most influential ceramic artists of the 20th Century, her work is … Read More
Caring For Fine Wood Furniture
Few things enhance a home like a beautiful piece of antique furniture. Yet, many fine pieces of wood have met their demise from improper care. The simple act of turning on your furnace or air conditioning may be one of the most harmful things you can do to your furniture. … Read More
Collecting Memories: Antique Toys
This column originally appeared in the March 21, 2014 issue of the Weekly View. I was amazed at a recent “antique toy show” by the percentage of the items offered for sale that were reproductions. If you love the shows, but want to avoid buying a 2014 “antique,” then the … Read More
Spring Junkin’ in the Hoosier State
It’s time to shake off those wintertime blues and plan for spring! Some people shop for their warm weather wardrobe, others “deep clean” their homes (or so I hear) and then there are those of us who get out the calendar and plan road trips for a great day of … Read More