The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Japanese Portable Banana Keeper

I’m not sure which kitsch factor I enjoy most about this made in Japan Portable Banana Keeper, the fact that it’s pierced with h...

July 26, 2010 by Allee Willis

Have Fun with Your Swing Stick!

Believe it or not, I can’t find any mention whatsoever of this vintage game or its manufacturer on eBay or Google. So maybe it was a t...

by Douglas Wood

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Loretta Lynn Pill Box

I bought this pill box while visiting the Lorretta Lynn Ranch in Tennessee. I have been twice, but haven’t stayed overnight. It is rum...

by Planet Joan

Perfect Pink Peacock

One of my favorite animals from the jungles of India is the peacock. He is the poster child of pheasants, and this one is particularly prett...

by Mooshe

Priceless Solid Gold Ferrari

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by jpepsy

Black/White/Yellow Square Bowl

I picked up this square bowl at a flea market. It’s noted as Taste Setta Sigma Lacquer-Ware on the bottom. It’s sort of Memphis ...

by Michael M.

Billboard for Untamed Mountain lion kingdom near Albertville, Alabama

This last stop exotic animal preserve was previously located in Ft. Pierce Florida, but in 2005, after being damaged by 3 hurricanes in 2 ye...

by Julie Brumlik

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Marshmallow Ant Farm

I recently received these lovely “Marshmallow Farms” edible ants as a gift. Manufactured by Northbrook, Illinois’ New Era ...

by Mark Blackwell

KITSCHionaires’ Hideaway

Wanna join me? You’re invited!...

by Zeppy

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The “Wonder Body Exerciser” is still around…

If you had a door with a knob, you were ready to go. Before home weights, bands, step and ball, this was THE home exercise in the 70’s...

by MyFunCloset

Maddy Genets et son ensemble – LP

I’m not touching this one....

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Rubber Doctor Puppet

As I lie in bed with food poisoning after ingesting some of the worst food I’ve ever eaten in LA Saturday night (at an expensive downt...

July 25, 2010 by Allee Willis

Owl Bank

Purchased in a “lot” of papier mache banks on eBay many years ago, this wild-eyed owl is about 6″ tall (including his hat)...

by Carrie

Betty Page with a little Monkey dressed in a pink dress

They are not exactly in the jungle but I think the theme is a little obvious and I am almost sure that monkeys did not swing around the jung...

by denny

Eisenhower Stamp Art

I found this framed print of neon orange, 16″ blown-up Eisenhower 8-cent stamp at a thrift store. Yes, it’s signed. Would Warhol...

by Michael M.

Monkey Mania!

These monkeys may not qualify for the Jungle Animal Petting Zoo because they’re more of the circus variety, but last week’s AWMo...

by Douglas Wood

Bunny Pajamas Kid

This little kiddo in his rabbit pajamas and lock of spaghetti-hair serves as a decoration for numerous holidays around the house. He comes o...

by Nessa

ET on the cover of 1982 Rolling Stone …

ET was THE star back in 1982. This issue is chocked full of interesting articles & personalities. Great photos on “Peace concert&#...

by MyFunCloset

collection of vintage 40’s and 50’s Libbey Circus Lion Glasses

my large collection of vintage 40’s and 50’s Libbey Circus Lion Tamer glasses are 3 1/4″ high and 3″ in diameter, 5o...

by Julie Brumlik

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Fenton Cat Statue

i took this at an auction in flint, mi though it wasn’t in the auction. it’s heavy black “fenton” glass, 10″ h...

by DetroitKent

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Pink Panther coffee mugs

Taken at The Earth House here in Orleans....

by denny

ESTER WILLIAMS WOULD BE PROUD…

This kitchy little vintage bathing cap is covered with rows of blue nylon ruffles, and the crown opens to reveal platinum blonde braids and ...

July 24, 2010 by k2dtw

7 comments

Love Bank

I got this watermelon slice-shaped bank on eBay many years ago in a “lot” of various papier mache banks. It is 8″ long, a ...

by Carrie

Tripple Neck Vase

This 20″ tall ceramic vase looks like a birth defect. I immediately fell in love with it. I was told it (or one just like it) was seen...

by Michael M.