The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

1950’s decorative dinner plates

Another fun find from a thrift store here in PA....

by denny

Welcome to SLIMSVILLE – Make your resolution for 1970 (a Jack La Lanne vintage advert)

I know it helps to be fit but Jack was still trying to plug fitness regimes in his 80’s which didn’t work for me....

by denny

Had a little soul painted on the outside of my now defunct Grand Rapids MI record store

Mr. Gaye was the patron saint of my now defunct ‘Beat Goes On’ record store in Grand Rapids, MI...

by Bembacolora

Carsuals – men’s pants!

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May 28, 2013 by denny

Wind-Up Bouncy Puppy

Here he is. I’ve had him for years – not since childhood, but several years. Tried to sell him on Ebay years ago, but no bit...

by Celiene

Disco glasses!

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by suzette

Partridge Family Doll

I’ve never been a fan of this show. The Laurie doll looks like it will start sprouting antennae any minute. Looks a bit “ali...

by denny

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My Amazing 38 Foot Sailboat!

Jealous much? Probably a lovely Father’s Day gift courtesy of Spencer’s Gifts. (Why do Dad’s get the kitchy stuff, and M...

May 25, 2013 by Celiene

OMG OMG OMG, the best picture of a child with an adult hair-do!!!

This is the most unbelievable kiddie picture ever! I’ve never known any parent to give their child an adult hair-do. It’s cl...

by denny

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Glitter Horse Kansas City

Hi, Museum of Kitsch I’m new to posting here & wanted to share this velvet glitter horse painting spotted in a Kansas City Missour...

by IceGreenCone

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1970 Owl Coffee Cups

I really love these. I think the color is amazing....

by denny

What a Cake !!!!!!

What a cake … I’m stunned by the extravagance of it eeeekkkkkkkk...

May 23, 2013 by shirlie williams

Camping 1950’s with the Milligan’s

On one of our many family road trips with the Mues (pronounced Moose) family, Wayne decided to take his boat to Yellowstone. Dad wanted a ...

by Markydoodle

Bars, restaurants and more VINTAGE signs from Michigan

Not one of my favorites but still sort of odd to find a “texas” restaurant in Michigan. Cocktails and pizza and I am good to go!...

by denny

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New York Central – How to be thrifty IN ’50!

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by denny

A Trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Part 2)

The Ferris Wheel. Yeah – DO NOT rock the seat. No, really. Don’t. Old School flume ride. It is VERY high off the ground....

May 22, 2013 by Celiene

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I Think I….

This really made me laugh. Finally, that plucky little engine can no longer live a lie. I hear ya, my sista, I hear ya…Tell it like it...

by windupkitty

Icing House -Fuerteventura- Spain

I know nothing about this house other than its called The Icing House....

by shirlie williams

Ethel Smith “Lady Fingers” on the DECCA label

That’s a lot of fingers Ethel. What a terrific figure she has....

by denny

STUNNING 1920’s “Mouse Band” tin toys

This takes up residence in a friends collection. I am absolutely obsessed with this toy....

May 21, 2013 by denny

Cosy Dinosaur Hats

These dinky dinosaur hats are made by Katie Bradley…...

by shirlie williams

A trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Pt. 1)

The infamous Laffing Sal at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – scaring young children since forever. Originally from San Francisco’s...

by Celiene

Mushroom Cookie Jar Set

These looked home made to me. I spotted these at a garage sale and are another item that I think took up residence in my house or a relati...

by denny

Another kooky animal bed!

I love this and I have no doubt my dogs would love it too!...

May 18, 2013 by denny