We all know prisoners make license plates, but that’s so yesterday. I like to think this license plate purse could’ve been made ...
Kitsch » May 2010
Forever Krystle Eau de Toilette Spray Dynasty TV Show
Inspired by Linda Evans’ “Dynasty” character. Made by Carrington Parfums Ltd., of course....
The Stellar Unit LP
Okay, the guy to the bottom right just doesn’t seem like he’s into this photo shoot....
Happy Mother’s Day In Matching Outfits
Dated Mother’s Day, 1951, this is a photo of the Smith family who lived in my house long before I bought it. My driveway never looked ...
Monday In The Park With Angelyne
With my favorite monument in LA, Angelyne, billboard goddess/ Corvette collector. Yes, I really know her. Yes, she ran for Governor. Yes, sh...
Plastered Plumber Whiskey Dispenser
I’m not a drinker but I love vintage bar accessories and drag the best of them out when I entertain on weekends. Nothing is more popul...
The Swinger Glass
Wear your drink around your neck for hands free conversations and hugs! I’ve collected over 50 of these Swinger Glasses from the 1960&...
Hip Nip and Hot Nip Plastic Flasks
No one can accuse Garvin, the designer of this drunk matching 50’s couple, for thinking small: “Hip Nip can be used for Scotch, ...
Poodle People On Velvet
I especially love Poodle Boy’s Liza Minelli dayGlo green hair, his little paw hands and the way his angora-on-speed sweater reflects o...
Mosaic Clown
Like the vaunted Poodle, the Clown is another species who attains almost instant Kitsch status just by existing. Especially if they’re...
Anime Pastry Characters from Japan
I bought these affable looking wooden characters at a garage sale solely because the guy with the bread head made me laugh. After some Inter...
Band Uniform from 1939
This one just killed me. This guy is so proud of himself. This was in a stash of old pics I found for $20.00....
“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, CA. Part 2” VIDEO
In part 2, I take you on a tour of even more grand and kitschifyingly wonderful monuments of aesthetic in my beloved east San Fernando Valle...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Chase & Sanborn Coffee Can
These days I’ve dialed back down to decaf but every Sunday morning begins with a nice steaming cup of this stuff. Now it’s...
Sears Electric Fondue Pot
This was a gift from “Planet Joan”. An electric fondue pot from Sears and it still works. I think it looks like a flying saucer....
“Up, Up & Away” – Badmitton Birdies are most definitiely Kitsch!
Up Up and Away in My Beautiful Baloooooooooon!...
The Amazing Dr. Nim – An Authentic Computer Game
Play against Dr. Nim or another person – simple rules for young and old – fascinating in action – easy to operate – ...
Ceramic Retirement Savings Bank
Saw this at the “Cape & Islands” thrift shop. This shop is so hit n’ miss but every now and then I find something wort...
“Take my picture please” – Jeweled Denim Shoes
The day before I was browsing a resale shop and spotted some amazing things. I knew I had to return with camera in hand to snap this pair of...
The Orchids (UK Girl Group from Coventry – 7″ single cover art)
I just came across this group on line and at some point, this all girl group was judged by The Beatles on the show, “Juke Box JuryR...
Anatomically Correct Devil Couple
I know so little about cars, I could be way off-base, but I think the bulk of these metal devil characters is made from some sort of car par...
Towel Owl
I suppose my grandmother made this towel-hanger owl at some point. It isn’t macrame’d, it’s crochet. Owls are kitschy. I l...
An Italian Wedding Anniversary in 1943
My Grandfather and Grandmother are the first couple at the table. My Mother’s parents. The Italian side....