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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
Irvington Repurposed
Recycle, restore, repurpose. The growing trend in reusing, what we used to pitch, has found favor with the residents of Historic Irvington and local businesses are stepping up to meet the demand for vintage and salvage merchandise. Once a “one street” shopping area, the Irvington business district has expanded to … Read More
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Garage Sale
ave you ever noticed the trucks that cruise your neighborhood the night before heavy trash pick-up? There is an entire community of people in our city who pull items from the trash, and sell them for profit. Maybe it’s time to learn by example? Don’t kick it to the curb, … Read More
Arts and Crafts Pottery — Back in Vogue
While attending a recent pottery auction, I was struck by the decline in popularity of many pieces that, only a few years ago, had garnered top prices. Nineteen-thirties Roseville vases, beautiful jardinieres from the Weller factories, and Hull matte finish ewers held little interest for the 150 or so bidders … Read More
Second Hand Rose . . . or Fashionista?
A pair of 1940s sensible shoes with a 70s midi-skirt. High waisted skirts with over-the-knee boots. Polka dot shirts with bell-bottom pants. Retro fashion is here to stay, and why not? What other form of styling allows you to live on a budget and recycle while expressing your own unique … Read More
Exercise for the Imagination
Traditional, contemporary, primitive, or country cottage, the decor of our homes make a statement about who we are. But what does your home say to those who never come inside? What is your yard saying about you? No longer content with a lawn chair and a pot of geraniums, homeowners … Read More