Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

It’s Not Always What’s Under The Hood That Counts

June 5, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The year was 1912. Ohio’s Howard Taft was President, the “unsinkable” Titanic failed to live up to it’s name, New Mexico became the 47th state and the first hood ornament appeared on American made cars. The early hood ornaments, or mascots as they were commonly called, were cast in zinc … Read More

Irvington Repurposed

May 29, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Recycle, restore, repurpose. The growing trend in reusing, what we used to pitch, has found favor with the residents of Historic Irvington and local businesses are stepping up to meet the demand for vintage and salvage merchandise. Once a “one street” shopping area, the Irvington business district has expanded to … Read More

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Garage Sale

May 15, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

ave you ever noticed the trucks that cruise your neighborhood the night before heavy trash pick-up? There is an entire community of people in our city who pull items from the trash, and sell them for profit. Maybe it’s time to learn by example? Don’t kick it to the curb, … Read More

Arts and Crafts Pottery — Back in Vogue

May 1, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

While attending a recent pottery auction, I was struck by the decline in popularity of many pieces that, only a few years ago, had garnered top prices. Nineteen-thirties Roseville vases, beautiful jardinieres from the Weller factories, and Hull matte finish ewers held little interest for the 150 or so bidders … Read More

Second Hand Rose . . . or Fashionista?

April 17, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

A pair of 1940s sensible shoes with a 70s midi-skirt.  High waisted skirts with over-the-knee boots. Polka dot shirts with bell-bottom pants. Retro fashion is here to stay, and why not? What other form of styling allows you to live on a budget and recycle while expressing your own unique … Read More