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Rollin’ In The Dough

October 15, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

To me there are three things that signal the beginning of fall: the cool crisp mornings, the opulent display of colored leaves and the aroma of homemade bread fresh from the oven. Combining my love of baking with my appreciation for treenware, I found myself collecting rolling pins a few … Read More

There’s More Than Corn in Indiana

October 8, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

California takes great pride in its historic Mission style furniture. From Blenko to Fenton, the glass factories of West Virginia have provided us with some of our most collectible glassware. The art pottery of Rookwood, Weller, and Roseville would never have been possible without the rich clay soil of the … Read More

The Business Man With the Mind of a Child: Louis Marx

October 1, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

In 1921 Brooklyn native Louis Marx entered the world of toy manufacturing with a rented factory and two used tinplate clockwork dies. By the end of his first year in business his Alabama Minstrel Dancer and Zippo the Climbing Monkey had sold over 8 million each, a success that he … Read More

The Love of Linens

September 24, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From the elegance of Belgian lace pillow cases to the quirky designs of 1950s table cloths, vintage linens are in high demand for the summer of 2020. The fine craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics of vintage linens bring an ambience to the home that cannot be accomplished by their modern day … Read More

The Whimsy of Hadley Pottery

September 17, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain.  Such was the case for Mary Alice Hadley. The rich clay deposits of northern Kentucky had established Louisville as a center for pottery making long before … Read More