Michael Ely

These are all of comments I've made about all the beautiful Kitsch in the Kitschenette Wing of the AWMoK:

Tura Satana’s Mink Coat

1. Michael Ely says:

   June 11, 2012 at 12:23pm

   Thank you, Allee, for the Camembert award. Gosh, I wish I could have been around for the Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls reunion party at Willis Wonderland. I'll bet that was a hoot!

Stangl Thistle Dinnerware

1. Michael Ely says:

   April 27, 2012 at 06:02pm

   Hey Loal. Sounds like you have a great collection. I just love the thistle pattern as I love thistle plants (which grow here in parts of the desert). For the record, I did finally get my kidney shaped platter! Next on my list is the skillet. I would love to have one. Those Christmas plates sound awesome. Don't think I've ever seen one. You should share on here if you haven't already.

2. Michael Ely says:

   March 03, 2011 at 08:30pm

   Thank you, Nessa. :)

3. Michael Ely says:

   March 02, 2011 at 12:01pm

   Well, my birthday is next week, so maybe someone is going to surprise me with the kidney-shaped platter, but, alas, I don't think so. The link you posted just goes to show that the platter is hard to get. Ya know what they say, patience is rewarded. One day I'll get that platter! Part of the fun in collecting is searching for that elusive piece, right?

4. Michael Ely says:

   March 01, 2011 at 12:35pm

   Thanks Rusty. I love Mexicana pieces too. It especially goes great with Fiesta.

5. Michael Ely says:

   March 01, 2011 at 11:36am

   Glad you like this set, Allee. Pretty much all of the pieces including the plates are solid brown clay underneath (or along the rim in the case of the teacups) with the exception of the salt and pepper. Both the teapot and coffeepot are brown inside. I have more pieces (not all shown in photos), but the one piece I don't have and really want is the kidney-shaped serving platter! You can usually find this piece in other Stangl patterns on ebay, but never the thistle pattern! If anyone spots it, please let me know!!!!

Hicksville Trailer Palace

1. Michael Ely says:

   April 04, 2012 at 01:32pm

   I loved those black flamingos too! It's a nice touch.

2. Michael Ely says:

   April 04, 2012 at 01:31pm

   Thank you for the Camembert award, Allee. It's always an honor to be honored by you.

   I thought you would like this place and you must go just for the sheer fun of it. It is very campy and kitschy....and you should definitely rent The Sideshow or The New World if yer looking for some room to move around in (as the other trailers are fun, but very tiny).

   Noticed I made a mistake in my opening line - should be - "you'll find the Hicksville Trailer Palace." God, I hate that I'm dyslexic! Oh well.

Lego Road Kill

1. Michael Ely says:

   March 20, 2012 at 02:06pm

   I absolutely love this!

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Face Scarf

1. Michael Ely says:

   March 19, 2012 at 11:57am

   Dearest Allee. Close but no cigar! You're still wearing the scarf in a way it wasn't intended! Place the scarf on as you are wearing it in the last photo, then pull the small strip of yarn down over your nose (so it's just above your top lip) and the bigger part down over your chin so that we can see your beautiful lips thru the big hole. Then it should look like you are wearing a beard! Here's me wearing one -

   http://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/2012/01/11/crocheted-beards/

   I believe it's the same with the Santa piece you are wearing (the mustache should be pulled down over your nose)! Of course, the beauty of these yarn art wonders is that I suppose you can wear them however best keeps your face warm!

   I've said it before, and I'll say it again - Thank you, Allee, for giving us the AWMOK.

   You have no idea how happy it makes me to come here. I used to feel alone in my love for kitsch, but now, because of you, I have friends who love the same things I do. I feel like we are all little planets revolving the sun that is Allee. In other words, you bring sunshine (and laughter) into our lives. :)

This is Kitsch that I'm jealous of in the Kitschenette Wing of the AWMoK: