Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Sunbonnet Babies

June 2, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Regaled in song and verse and immortalized on everything from plates to quilts, the Sunbonnet Babies reign as one of the most charming figures in the world of collectible antiques. Sunbonnet figures first appeared in 1884 as a redwork pattern in Eva Marie Niles’ book Fancy Work Creations. These early … Read More

Brass is Back!

May 26, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From kitschy little brass 1980s incense burners and Buddhas to elegant vintage chandeliers, brass accents for the home top the “must have” list for 2016. Pricey? They don’t have to be. Wandering through a neighborhood yard sale last week I noticed a dilapidated cardboard box against the fence. Overlooked by … Read More

Junkin’ on Steroids: Springfield Extravaganza 2016

May 19, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Vintage treasures, unique home decor, antiques, primitives, project pieces for repainting and salvage for repurposing, it’s all in one place and just a 2 1/2 hour drive from Indy. Now in it’s 28th year, the Springfield Ohio Antique Show and Flea Market is back and promises to be better than … Read More

Toy Cars

May 12, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

We collect for many reasons, but the most motivational of them may well be sentiment. We love to surround ourselves with things that evoke pleasant memories of the past. For some it may be quilts like great grandmother made, while for others it is the mid-century furniture or posters of … Read More

Down-sizing, Part 2: Bringing Calm to the Chaos

May 5, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The decision has been made. Mom and Dad are going to a smaller place with less upkeep. Now the question is, what do you do with the rest of their things? When it is time to liquidate an estate or assist with a down-sizing, I have found each and every … Read More