Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

A Gift From the Heart

February 13, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The sweet little gal at the Kroger floral counter was frazzled but tried to smile as she frantically jammed roses into glass vases and trimmed each with a bow. One by one the men in line grabbed their purchase and headed out the door. I couldn’t help but notice their … Read More

Why Do Vendors Fail?

February 6, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Spring is just around the corner and with the warm weather will come thousands of would-be vendors anxious to try their hand at the outdoor vintage markets. Sadly, statistics show that over 50% of them will not make it past the two year mark. Why, when resale vintage is such … Read More

Don’t Scrub the Rhinestones!

January 30, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

There it is, sitting on a table right in front of you, that Pyrex nesting bowl that you have looked for to complete your set. Your heart pounds in your chest, your palms become slightly sweaty and the smile on your face is undeniably one of sheer joy. Then you … Read More

Practical Beauty — The Paperweight

January 23, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

In the business offices of the early 1800s, the breeze from an open window was always welcome. Well, almost always. Cramped and stale, a fresh breeze cooled the weary workers, but it also made a terrible mess of the paperwork on their desks. As the Industrial Revolution spread, the economics … Read More

Postcard Collections

January 16, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As I work with clients in preparation for downsizing, one of the most common things we come across are boxes of old postcards. These old cards can be beautiful, funny and can often provoke sentiment, but are they of any value? There is really no simple answer to this question. … Read More