Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Vintage, Retro, or What?

August 2, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

When I first started visiting antique shops in the early 1990s they were filled with 100 year old furniture and pricey collectibles. For the most part they were frequented by the affluent and, to be quite frank, I felt a little out of place. By the end of the 90s … Read More

Modern Collectibles — Beware!

July 26, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The need to acquire and the joy of surrounding ourselves with things we love compels many of us to become collectors. The problem arises when people collect with the intent of seeing their collections increase in value. While some collectibles grow in value. Many do not. This is especially true … Read More

The Old General Store

July 19, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As an Indiana farm kid in the 50s, I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with my Dad. He worked long hours in the fields and the opportunity for the two of us to have time together was rare. It is for that reason that my heart would … Read More

The World’s Most Popular Soft Drink: Coca-Cola

July 12, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since 1886, a large majority of the American public has adamantly agreed that “Things go better with Coke.” The clever marketers for the Coca-Cola Company have enlisted the assistance of angelic looking children, beautiful Victorian women, rock stars, world class athletes, and Old St. Nick himself to catch our attention. … Read More

The Red, White and Blue

July 4, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

For more than two hundred years the American flag has served as the symbol of our nation’s strength and an inspiration to millions. The beauty of the flag has been regaled in poetry and song. It is displayed on more homes and professional buildings than any other flag in the … Read More