The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

1950’s Hungarian Microcars: The Alba

The microcar was spawned in Hungary in the 1950’s when Communist Moscow threw down the edict that Hungary would not be producing autom...

January 3, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Vanny’s Night Before Christmas

I confess I rarely give Christmas presents, but not out of humbuggery or otherwise grouchiness; it’s just not an adhered-to tradition ...

by windupkitty

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IN SESSION….

IN SESSION… This cracked me up… I believe it’s a Kitschy “home made” light for a Recording Studio.. It is a ve...

by k2dtw

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 84 – August 2010)

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by denny

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Leftons Pink and Gold Vase from Schuster’s Dept. Store

She comes straight out of the 50’s from Schusters Department Store in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Price tag of $1.00 still affixed to the bot...

by Karen

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Happy Fake Jan Day!! Celebrate With A Wonderful Cheese Ball!

We are blessed here at The Allee Willis Museum Of Kitsch at AWMOK.com to have an actual Brady in our Bunch and, as such, “Fake Jan Day...

January 2, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Scary Beatnik & Surf Model Kits

The boxes to house these model kits are over 12 inches long. I found all three of these at a church thrift shop in the toy section. These ar...

by denny

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HAPPY NEW YEAR….

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!… Looking forward to 2011…...

by k2dtw

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A beautiful piece of EverArt!

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by Karen

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Gigantic Lightbulb Lamp

My first nab at the dump yesterday. That was trip 1 to the car! I did need new lighting....

by denny

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Strictly Ballroom

This needs no explanation and I’m so impressed! I LOVE that the dog seems so happy too. He/she is clearly loved and is having a great ...

by windupkitty

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TRINI TIME

In honor of New Year’s 2011 I give you Trini Time. I knew Trini Lopez in the early 1970s. I met him through a friend who worked for hi...

by lindaz

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Allee Willis’ Wish O’ The Day – Happy 2011!

May aKitschionados everywhere have a happy, healthy, fun filled, creatively inspired, friend packed, romantically infused, work of your drea...

January 1, 2011 by Allee Willis

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“Soul Man” (a painting – August 2010)

I paint using acrylics and have no desire right now to try another type of paint. This is inspired by my love of the exploitation films of t...

by denny

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Santa Dog Pulling Sleigh

I have had this for about 16 years. It is one of my favorite Christmas toys. It is from Japan. The dog is plastic, but the Santa and Sliegh ...

by Planet Joan

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McPussy

From our friends in South America. If this was around when my mother wanted to wash my mouth out with soap–I would have said==> Go ...

by mister null

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Life Like Punch Ball Critter

I have a history of running out at the last minute and trying to find something else to give my kids for Christmas, and this year was no exc...

by Markydoodle

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Brandts California Pink and Gold Clover Leaf Bowl

A beautiful piece from Brandt’s of California. Pink gold and white. Handle is open ended and hollow. No chips or cracks to be found. M...

by Karen

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DISCO DANCING BODY POWDER…

DISCO DANCING BODY POWDER …All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying… Boogie Wonderland…Wonderland… Hit ...

by k2dtw

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Uncle Don’s Song Shop – vintage 78’s

I grabbed this set from the Salvation Army and was initially attracted to it by the insane cover and the gigantic head of Uncle Don. Love th...

by denny

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