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Vintage Vinyl

June 21, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The fascination with mid-20th Century America culture continues to grow with today’s buying public, sending retailers of both reproduction and true vintage merchandise scurrying to keep the shelves stocked with the latest trends. Consumer spending for goods accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy. Say what you may about … Read More

Collectible Pens

June 14, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

While shopping recently for a birthday gift for my grandson it occurred to me that everything on his list was some form of electronic communication devise or accessory. Tired and slightly dazed, I left the computer/cell phone department and began to wander through the store where I discovered a display … Read More

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere . . .

June 7, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

MCM (Mid-Century Modern) barware has become one of the fastest selling forms of usable-collectible for the summer of 2018. From the intimate dinner party to the backyard BBQ, today’s hostess is opting to welcome her guests with a cold drink in a beautiful glass that says, “no Dixie cups here, … Read More

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Valuable Comic Book!

May 31, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

If someone were to refer to you as a pannapictagraphist would you: A. need to see a doctor? B. start a diet immediately? or C. confess to a priest and never ever do that again? You most likely wouldn’t do any of the these because you would be too busy … Read More

Indiana’s Fabulous Summer Markets

May 17, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The tulips are blooming, Spring is in the air and it’s time to hit the road. Not sure where to go? Let me help. The Southside Vintage Marketplace is held the first Saturday of June, August and October. Hosted by the Southport Antique Mall, and set up in their east … Read More