Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Impulse Buying, Vintage Style

August 26, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

We’ve all been there. Standing in the checkout line behind a fellow shopper who has picked up an item without a price. So, you wait patiently as the cashier calls a manager who, when she finally shows up, says “I have to go check, I’ll be right back,” then she … Read More

The Vision of Ruth Handler: Barbie

August 19, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The room full of middle-aged ad executives were not impressed. Oh, they were smugly polite. After all, they were in the presence of the company founder’s wife. But the proposal before them would be expensive and there was just no mass appeal to the buying public. Disappointed but not discouraged, … Read More

The Sampler

August 12, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Our forefathers have left us many incredible examples of their talent and craftsmanship over the past centuries. But just as significant, although sometimes overlooked, are the contributions of the housewives of yesteryear. From folk art and hand-painted china to needlework and quilts, the beautiful pieces created by the talented women … Read More

Vintage Children’s Furniture: It’s Adorable, but is it Safe?

August 5, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

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

July 29, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

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