The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

blue green pitcher, unknown origin

We’ve had this and two others of the same color but different designs kickin’ around our kitchen for decades. I think two of t...

by Ted Nimmo

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Dear … oh dear.

I’m not an Osmond fan, but should I happen to change my fickle mind, I found a box of stationery perfect for my first fan letter. (A w...

by El Bee

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Salvation Army T i t S

I was nearly rear ended when I saw this sign and jammed on my brakes to photograph it. You would think they would repair this sooner t...

by snappyp

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 30

I never did like menthol cigarettes but I absolutely love this promotional KOOL cigarettes match bin....

August 24, 2011 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 33

Sophie Tucker is alive and well at Snappy-P’s house....

by denny

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Naked Lady In A Keyhole – 5 x 7 (a painting by Denny – 2011)

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by denny

Bumper Cars (Off the Reservation Volume 2)

I love this picture of a group (what is a group of street-legal bumper cars called, a collison?) picture because it shows the different eras...

by Markydoodle

Kitty Two Shoes

I love these shoes! They are about 20 years old, and are still the cat’s meow....

by Omahamama

Kitsch Fish

This set of three chalkware fish were only $2.50!!!!! I was so excited. I grabbed them with a death grip, haha. They have been reglu...

by Nessa

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French FRy Baby

This is the one condition under which I would have a child. i love french fries!...

by snappyp

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SAX SOUNDS “Saxomaniac”! – LP

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by denny

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Allee Willis’ Soul O’ The Day – R.I.P. Ashford, Leiber and Ragavoy

What are the odds of losing two of the most influential songwriters of all time on the same day? That’s what happened yesterday. Fir...

August 23, 2011 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Twinkie The Kid Twinkie Case

If you know anything about Twinkies you know they are virtually indestructible, baked to last…and last…and last some more. Short...

August 22, 2011 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 29

I always wished I knew how to play the guitar. These are 2 guitars that take up residence in the studio at Willis Wonderland”....

by denny

A Child’s First Weapon…

I’m confident I’d want to keep this book’s cover photo far, far away from my child. Saw this at a church book/rummage sa...

by kookykitsch

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 32

An incredibly fabulous lamp in front of the Sophie Tucker items. After all, she lived here before Snappy-P!...

by denny

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DETROIT WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE…

This is what Woodward Ave looked like in the 60’s when we cruised!! This little guy was gettin’ his cruise on… http://detn...

by k2dtw

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Onion Dude

I think this guy was 50 cents or something… a crying onion man… I wonder if he had a lid at one time?...

by Nessa

Karaokitsch: more than kitsch the eyes

Karaoke rooms can be very kitsch and cute in Japan. In Vietnam, it is usually more serious, but I managed to find one with decorations that ...

by Gilles Snowcat

Bronztan 1968

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by denny

Dig the beard

And I’m bettin this beard poops and needs to be fed....

by snappyp