The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland – part 9

Fabulous plates by “Bubbles the Artist”. The atomic coffee table makes me crazy as well. On top are some african chalk (I think)...

July 8, 2010 by denny

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Shalom, mis amigos!

I love the clash of cultures in this vintage Israeli advertising poster for Shavit Coffee that I found at a flea market in Tel Aviv. The lit...

by Douglas Wood

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Drive-in theater speaker

This is an old Koropp drive-in movie theater speaker. For those of you who don’t remember, drive-in speakers were attached to posts by...

by Michael Ely

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Vintage “JFK” Salt & Pepper Shaker

this vintage JFK S&P shaker was unfortunately broken by my little ones, so i glued it back together, however not so well done, but i sti...

by christine z.

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Jocksters – Present a Coaster Set for “his” highballs, for “her” cocktails

Love this set because who wouldn’t want matching jockstraps on their drinks…?...

by kookykitsch

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Jam Kid

Nobody wanted this Jam Kid but me, because he has a big crack down the side of his face. I always love the underdog, so a cracked-face jam p...

by Nessa

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 8

A nice arrangement of kitsch decorating a table outside! Dig the acrylic grapes and little statue. And the winner is…….Allee Wil...

July 7, 2010 by denny

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Vintage Electrolux Ashtray

Vintage “Electrolux” Ashtray which was given out as a sales award for the top “Door to Door Vacuum Cleaner Salesmen”...

by christine z.

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Batman 1960’s- The Shark!

One of the all-time kitchiest scenes from Batman, 1960's. Also take note of the impressive "cirque de soleil" move from Robin, the Boy Wonde...

by ydnachuk

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Kitty Lamp

These lamps light up my life. I bought them several years ago, and they have endured many a twist and turn....

by Omahamama

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Glitter platform shoes

These are my silver glitter platform shoes from 1973. They have 3 inch heels. I would wear them when I went up to Hollywood to dance at Rodn...

by Michael Ely

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Vintage Glamour Lips Tissue package with Girl in Hula Skirt

For the fashionable little girl or Mom who carries said girl’s items in her own purse. These are a package of tissues called “Gl...

by kookykitsch

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Atomic White Bowl

It’s not often I get excited by a dish or bowl that’s solid white. It seems like such a missed opportunity for self-expression v...

by Allee Willis

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Big Yarn Art With Owls

isI found this at the dump and I just wish it was minus the water stain but maybe it gives this character? I had to at least bring it home t...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Cheerleader Wall Plaques, Toni Basil and Dinner at Street

Whenever I look at these metal cheerleader wall plaques made by Sexton in the 1960’s I think of Toni Basil because you can see how hap...

July 6, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 7

I have always been fascinated by these little playground rockers. Another fun corner of “Willis Wonderland”. The gnome statue an...

by denny

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A MEGA KITSCH RATTLE, TWIST, and SHAKE

KITSCHABUNGA!!!...

by Zeppy

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Multi-Colored Lamp From The 50’s/60’s

This lamp was a steal! Now I have to figure out why it won’t work. I’m not good about rewiring anything or replacing socketsR...

by denny

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Crocheted Recycled Jeans Double Ring

OK, first of all, I do not own this– I found it online at Etsy. Its creator enthusiastically states the obvious with, “This awes...

by Douglas Wood

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#1 Measure Boy Spoon Holder

I didn’t buy this, though it wasn’t all that expensive…at that price I have a choice between one spoon holder or 6 or 8 pl...

by Nessa

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Vintage Water Canteen

I found this for $5.00....

by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 6

Having a little moment with Allee and “The French Kissing” wall. I love the planters to the right of the picture. This is anothe...

July 5, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Holiday Cleanup with the Ronco Miracle Broom

In 1973 when the Ronco Miracle Broom sprung on the market half of the households in America started vacuuming their shag with this revolutio...

by Allee Willis

Charlie’s long lost family…

Could this be Charlie Brown’s long lost family? With camera in hand, I captured this moment at a rummage sale today. Love all their ex...

by MyFunCloset

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Half Man, Half Pillow– the “Manilow!”

Ideal for a cozy “Weekend in New England,” this is a Barry Manilow pillow being sold on Etsy. If you’re not quite “R...

by Douglas Wood

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Kitsch » July 2010