Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Smart, Sophisticated, and Still Going Strong — Fiesta

April 5, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Homer Laughlin China Company of Newell, West Virginia reigns as one of the most prolific of all the American dinnerware manufacturers of the 20th century. Turning out tableware, kitchen wares and serving pieces since 1871, their name is synonymous with affordable quality. Many of their patterns became collectable, but … Read More

Fresh From the Farm

March 29, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Chippy enamel kitchenware, galvanized pans and buckets, primitive furniture, rusted iron and shade of pastels and white. It’s all part of the latest trend in decorating and they call it Farm Fresh!! Personally I have been a fan of anything “farm” for most of my adult life, as evidenced by … Read More

Collectible Copper

March 22, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From the warm glow of kettles hanging on a pot rack to the jewelry with which we adorn ourselves, copper has a richness to which many of us are drawn. Archaeological evidence suggests that people have been using copper for at least 5,000 years. Its high resistance to corrosion has … Read More

Nobody Wants My Stuff!

March 15, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

A very high percentage of the calls I receive from those ready to down-size their homes end with the same statement, “Our kids have no interest in our stuff!” It is sad to face that reality that no one wants the things that you once wanted so much. So, what … Read More

Spring Cleaning

March 8, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

While I am not certain if it qualifies as a tradition or a ritual, it is a necessity and one from which I find no escape. It is spring cleaning and the time to do it has arrived. Once the days grow longer and the temperature rises, I spend as … Read More