Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Shopping for Antique Furniture

April 11, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Few things add distinction to a room like a fine piece of antique furniture. Whether your decor draws from the ornate Victorian era, the retro appeal of mid-century modern, or the beautiful simplicity of Arts and Crafts, the patina and quality construction of antique furniture provides an individuality to your … Read More

Copper Collectables

April 4, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From the warm glow of kettles hanging on a pot rack to the jewelry with which we adorn ourselves, copper has a richness to which many of us are drawn. Archaeological evidence would suggest that people have been using copper for at least 5,000 years. Its high resistance to corrosion … Read More

Back to Nature

March 28, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With all of life’s pressures I find that more and more of my friends are buying a weekend get away home. A cabin on a lake in a wooded area, with computers, TV and cell phones optional, seems to be the order of the day. If a get away retreat … Read More

Kitschy and Collectible — The 1950s TV Lamp

March 21, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With the war years behind her and the hope of good times to come, America headed into the 1950s. A new spirit of optimism and a zeal for material comforts prevailed. The average household income was $2,992, gas was 27 cents a gallon, and everyone wanted to be the first … Read More

It’s In the Bag

March 14, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From the “Real Housewives” and the ladies that walk the Red Carpet, to the Actual Housewives who clean the carpets, there is one common thread that ties all us gals together . . . we love our handbags! Whether it’s Grandma’s delicately beaded 1920’s evening bag, or one of the … Read More