The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

It’s the Wellfleet Flea Market find of the day! I hope this makes everyone JEALOUS, this is my new “Therm-O-Bowl” set!!

I fell over, choked on my saliva, and nearly passed out when I saw this bowl set for sale at the Wellfleet flea market here on Cape Cod! I...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 141 – August 2010)

I was snapping away like mad when I realized I did not bring my charger along with me to “Willis Wonderland”. I was promptly tol...

July 2, 2011 by denny

Jade Hosiery advertisement from 1968

Pretty simple ad but I do love how they spelled out “Jade”....

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Fish Basket – bread basket (you be the judge!!)

After briefly consulting with the queen of kitsch, she has come to the conclusion that this may be some sort of bread basket. I don’...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 146 – August 2010)

This is a pretty fabulous beer sign! Frigidaire promotional measuring glass. I forgot to include these pitchers with the rest of the set so ...

July 1, 2011 by denny

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70’s coffee cup

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Kelly Girl – THE GIRL WITH THE GUARANTEE (vintage advertisement)

Coming across this ad for Kelly Girl Temps really made my day, It’s the flip that is really killing me here, it’s perfection!...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 145 – August 2010)

This needed a post all by itself. This is hands down, one of my favorite paintings at “Willis Wonderland”. This was also feature...

June 30, 2011 by denny

“Petty Cash” coin box/purse

Purchased for $3.00 at the local flea market....

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My new toy, a VINTAGE microphone!

I found this microphone at an estate sale here on the Cape. It has no manufacturer information on it. It’s sits on top of my vinta...

June 29, 2011 by denny

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Vintage BARBER sign

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Here Keety Keety – 2010 (a painting by Denny)

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June 28, 2011 by denny

Vintage ceramic kitteh-kitteh bookends – made in Japan

I picked these up for $5.00 at a local garage sale here on the Cape. I’m not sure of the holder behind the kitteh-kitteh’s is ...

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Allee Willis, Annie Fox, Helene Kornblatt & The Wellfleet Flea Market

This is the strangest story of the day. It was in the middle of a hot day at my flea market booth (I would later on that evening get sun p...

June 27, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 149 – August 2010)

I know there’s a name for this besides “gigantic bongo drum”? I love bongos! All of the pics in this post are from my favo...

June 26, 2011 by denny

STIM-U-LAX Junior Model no. 4 – home massage instrument from the 40’s

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Ray Anthony “Moments Together” original LP

I think this cover is stunning, I wonder if that is Ray she is hugging?...

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Lu-Ray Pastel USA (Small Blue Ceramic Pitcher)

AndCeramic and in beautiful shape. This only cost me $1.00. Top view....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 147 – August 2010)

I die over this cluster of acrylic grapes! This lamp makes me nutty! Acrylic grape lamp that sits in the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland...

June 25, 2011 by denny

1957 Gin Rummy Trophy from Las Vegas, Nevada

Couldn’t pass this one up! This 1950’s trophy was $5.00 and I felt like I had to rescue it and so it came home with me....

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Emmett Kelly shower mat/rug

I found this bathroom rug at a garage sale. The guy was asking $2.00 for it and I was happy to shell out the cash. Nothing like a clown ...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 144 – August 2010)

This gigantic record is actually a demo I believe, an acetate or something like that. Allee help?! This incredible mosaic hangs in the studi...

June 24, 2011 by denny