The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Giant Pink Plastic Cuckoo Clock

Yes, it’s as scary as it looks....

by Michael Ely

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Toilet Dollhouse National Park Ashtray Thing

My dad found me this thing in a box of hotel-related junk he bought (think matchbooks, postcards, and soap). Seat of the Nation. Place you...

by Nessa

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Spider Girl Fashions

Not too sure of the history of this model or advert but I thought it was incredible....

by denny

Teeny Weeny Tourist Souvenirs (little dishes with little tea cups) Part 2

I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon but thought the use of a squirrel for this plate was an odd choice considering there are much exci...

by denny

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Paul’s birthday cake

After watching Allee and Charles’ video last week-baking a Cherpumple Cake, created by Charles, assisted by Allee, I made this. To...

by lambshank1

Vintage 1950’s Flour Sifter

This was the garage sale find of the day for me: a flour sifter with a spectacular 50’s tin litho illustration. In fact, it̵...

February 15, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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Some Kitschy Valentines (With Cars)

When you unfold it, it has the dogs driving off into the sunset.. and says “There’s only one way | To make me gay | Say you̵...

by Nessa

Gas Station Bathroom

Edit In the past, I have shared photos of my tiki bathroom. Well, as you can see, this is my gas station bathroom! It’s a small guest...

by Michael Ely

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Day Care Centers

Living in Milwaukee WI, I have had the privilege of attending some pretty awesome daycare centers growing up. One of their biggest charms ...

by Jaymes Mansfield

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Slim Jim and Pokey Joe – 11 x 14 (a painting by Denny)

I was inspired to paint this by my love of the old street gangs from NY like the “dead rabbits” and “the 5 points gangR...

by denny

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Flavored Valentine Lip Gloss Rings!

We have here some very special Valentine treats, in strawberry, grape, cherry, orange, and fruit punch! The contents are high gloss, and s...

by Pop

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Teeny Weeny Tourist Souvenirs (little dishes with little tea cups) Part 1

You are...

by denny

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Animated Rocking Chair Music Box

Old Grandpa is dozing off in a rocking chair. When you wind up the music box, it plays “Try to Remember” from “The Fanta...

by Bob Ramsdell

Another Sillisculpt!

He looks half crocked if you ask me....

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Glowing Lovers Valentines Day Lamp

This 1980’s plaster salute to love was a hot ticket item in Mexican swap meets in Southern California throughout the 80’s and 9...

February 14, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 101 – August 2010)

I believe the Jazzman plays tunes but I’m not sure what Sammy Davis does if he does anything at all. The small white statue kills me. ...

by denny

Happy Valentine’s Day post….

Shiny ceramics are always on display at the Joan of Arc thrift shop....

by denny

Doxidan Minnie

I’m pleased to introduce you to Minnie, representing Doxidan Stimulant Laxative. Giving new meaning to the phrase “women’s...

by Kyle Dayton

The Fluff Letter

Ok, I’m bringing out the big guns now inspired by a conversation with Allee about Fluff last night (it’s kind of long, bear with...

by Rusty

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Helene Curtis Dandruff Shampoo ad

Now a days I dare tell the world that I have a ton of problems. Helene Curtis was busy back then but I do admire the corporations drive to e...

by denny

When You’re In Love The Whole World Is Jewish LP

…featuring the “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH” Players- Frank Gallop, Lou Jacobi, Betty Walker, Phil Leeds, Valerie Ha...

by Cheetah Velour

Valentines from the Past

A few vintage Valentine’s Day cards from a more innocent era when gay meant happy and one weren’t tempted, for example, to quest...

by Douglas Wood

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AWMOK’s first little mini convention of sorts

(Literally among the first aK’s to join AWMOK in September, 2009 – (L-R) Mark Blackwell, windupkitty, QoK AW, kookykitsch and Me...

February 13, 2011 by Allee Willis

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At kookykitsch’s and Meshuggah Mel’s Clean House Garage Sale

No time to write or curate kitschtastically correct items for you today as I’m up at the crack o’ dawn to speed over to the Clea...

February 12, 2011 by Allee Willis