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Everything Old is New Again

November 27, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Retro fashions from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s are seeing sales today that rival those from the decades of their origin. If you fall into the over 50 crowd, you will remember exactly where these trends originated — and if you don’t, let me refresh your memory. Undoubtedly the images … Read More

Currier and Ives China — Americana For Your Table

November 21, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Nathaniel Currier’s printing business was in a shambles due to the untimely departure of his long time partner. While an excellent artist, he had little knowledge of how to run a business or keep the books. In 1852, discouraged and depressed, he met James Merritt Ives through a mutual friend. … Read More

Pickles, Politics, and Penny Candy

November 14, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As an Indiana farm kid in the 50′s I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with my Dad. He worked long hours in the fields and the opportunity for the two of us to have time together was rare. It is for this reason that my heart would … Read More

Hoosier Pride

November 7, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

California takes great pride in it’s historic Mission style furniture. From Blenko to Fenton, the glass factories of West Virginia have provided us with some of our most collectible antique glassware. The art pottery of Rookwood, Weller, and Roseville would never have been possible without the rich clay soil of … Read More

Gustav Stickley — Father of the American Arts & Crafts Movement

October 31, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With a passion for the environment and a love of nature, Gustav Stickley introduced simplicity to the American public in early 1900s. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of his native state, Wisconsin, Stickley’s philosophy of “organic architecture” was based on four ideas: a house should be constructed in harmony with … Read More