Posts by Ken Rivenbark
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Six Things You May Not Know About Stitched Samplers
Stitched Samplers have been a part of family histories through the centuries. The earliest known sampler was stitched in the mid-1500s and is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England; yet history suggest they were utilized even earlier than the 16th Century After the turn of the eighteenth century, sampler work switched…
Read MoreA Special Thank You to the First Lady of Alabama, Dianne Bentley
What can a shy mother of four and grandmother of eight do when she is not accustomed to being the spotlight, speaking in public, or challenging a cause? She can delve deeply into her beliefs, quietly access the needs of others, and formulate plans to deliver incredible outcomes that change the face of our state.…
Read MoreSix Suggestions for Cleaning Vintage Linens
Six Suggestions for Cleaning Vintage Linens This month showing of Southern Heirlooms with Ken Rivenbark presents and incredible collection of Early American Linens. Antique linens are works of art, and should be treasured as labors of love from many generations back. Yet, they are also most usable today. To supplement the show, I have compiled…
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Five Ways to Interest Adult Children in Your Family Heirlooms
“My children are not interested in my heirlooms. What can I do?” I hear this question all the time from people I meet in my gallery. As an older family member, you have lived with these items for most of your life and the actual items have, in your mind, become a part…
Read MoreAlabama Governor’s Mansion
On August 13, 2015, Southern Heirlooms with Ken Rivenbark, will be filming at one of Alabama’s most recognized homes, the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. The Alabama’s Governor’s Mansion was designed in 1907 by T. Weatherly Carter and was originally the home of the Ligon family. Since 1951, it has served as the official residence of the…
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