Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

The Last Minute Rush

February 11, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

I stopped by the neighborhood Kroger to grab bread and milk, focused on getting home to start dinner, and the date on the calendar was the farthest thing from my mind. As I  headed for the dairy department I saw a large crowd of people — well actually a large … Read More

Toy Cap Guns

February 4, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

One of the truly All-American toys, cap guns have struck a nostalgic chord with today’s collectors. Abundant and often affordable, their appeal has landed them in the top 10 collectible toys from the 20th Century and their popularity continues to grow. The toy cap gun, first introduced in 1870, is … Read More

White on White for 2016

January 28, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

I remember walking into a decorator shop in 1992 and seeing for the first time what has come to be known as Shabby Chic. Being accustomed to my dark red walls and ornate Victorian furniture, my first thought was, “this will never sell.” As we all know, I was wrong! … Read More

Collecting Trends 2016

January 21, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

After many postponements, winter has officially arrived in Central Indiana, sending collectors scurrying to find a source to feed their need to acquire. Fortunately for we Hoosiers, winter time in Indy offers a wide array of options, from the scheduled of shows at the State Fairgrounds, to pop-up shops, resale … Read More

Everything Old is New Again: Vintage Fabric

January 14, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From designer limited-stock to flea market finds, vintage fabric has found an audience in the current MCM craze. Whether you go small with throw pillows and trendy little Bohemian shoulder bags, or reupholster a set of chrome kitchen chairs, Mid-20th Century fabric is available, affordable, and fun to work with. … Read More