Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

A Prize in Every Box

July 31, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The World’s Fair of 1893 offered visitors a strange concoction of popcorn, nuts and maple syrup. This confection, unnamed at the time, was an instant hit with the public. For the next three years the inventors of the popcorn treat, William and Louis Ruedkheim, worked to find a way to … Read More

Retro Footwear

July 17, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world” — Marilyn Monroe Shoes reflect our personality, our fashion sense, our role in society and our mood on any given day. Without a word they say, soccer mom, corporate executive, medical technician or ‘going nowhere..doin’ nothing.’ … Read More

…It’s How You Play the Game

July 10, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

“Make sure all the pieces are back in the box when you put your board game away.” Perhaps we would have taken our Mother’s warning more seriously if we had known that our “Truth or Consequences” game would one day bring $125 at auction, or that serious collectors would consider … Read More

Bakelite Jewelry

July 3, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

We all have them. Those things that have been stored in the back of the closet or the bottom of the cedar chest, that we haven’t wanted to pitch, but we never use. A common denominator among many women is that box of jewelry from childhood that is just taking … Read More

Heading to the Great Outdoors

June 19, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The long winter months behind us, and summer right around the corner, I am ready to head to the great outdoors. While fishing, camping and backpacking may be how some commune with nature, I take a slightly different approach. I go junkin’! If you would care to join me, here … Read More