The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Borud-Gjengen “I Farta” lp

No wonder this record didn’t get a release in the US. “I Farta” has something to do with speed I believe. Amazing how whit...

June 5, 2011 by denny

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Organo Melodico by Juan Torres original LP

The Organo Melodico! I’m a sucker for 60’s fashions and organ music! The girl on the keyboard looks as if she is in total ecstas...

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Cannon Royal Family Sheets ad from the 70’s

This ad reminds me of home considering that my Mother still owns this set of sheets. She always did treat her sheets like they were made of ...

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It’s The Crazy New Kraft Caramel Cone – vintage ad

Can we say sugar high here? I don’t remember these but am amazed that parents used to give these little cones to the kiddies filled wi...

June 4, 2011 by denny

Hunter College Class of 1950 – college pin

My partner’s Mom went to this school. The bee is of simple design and color and just screams “go team”! It’s made of...

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Cocktail Shakers (taken at a local thrift shop here on Cape Cod)

I suppose you can never have too many... Snowflake my fave....

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Fish Sculpture

Wooden fish. Not my thing but still felt it warranted a snapshot. Wood on wood! Taken at “Lanterns of Cape Cod” here in Orleans....

June 3, 2011 by denny

Turkey Candle Stick Holders (a home made craft)

Taken on a recent outing, at a local thrift shop. These candle holders are made of paper and felt....

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The Adventures Of Raindrop (LP)

I think Miss Snowflake is my favorite next to little Dewdrop! Has anyone ever heard this album? Little Sleet looks might pissed off…&#...

June 2, 2011 by denny

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The Christ Messengers original lp

I am fascinated by this hair and it’s the first time (on all these glorious covers) that I have seen a tree stump incorporated into a ...

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Amazing Hula Girl, 14 x 11 (a painting by Denny)

That’s a mole on her face and NOT paint splatter....

June 1, 2011 by denny

Ceramic Turkey Gravy Boat with spoon – made in 1959

I love when I can get a bit of history on the kitsch I find at garage sales. The lady that sold this to me was having a pretty fab garage ...

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It’s THE ZIPPER WEAVE!

Wish I could provide a bigger picture here! This is the craziest weave I have ever seen. Zip me up please…....

May 31, 2011 by denny

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Still Life In Sneakers (inspired by Snappy-P and Allee Willis)

Snappy-P inspired my love (and obsession) of Converse All Slips and both Snappy-P and Allee have inspired me to explore color more and more ...

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Souvenir from Jamaica

Did they really have a Woolworth’s in Jamaica?...

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Little Red Bird, 14 x 11 (a painting by Denny)

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SWEDISH MODERN – Honey Gold, Chip & Dip Set by ANCHOR HOCKING

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May 29, 2011 by denny

Pig Through A Keyhole – 5 x 7 (a painting by Denny)

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Dinosaur Salt & Pepper Shakers

Okay, kinda scary but I do like that they have little birds sitting on top of their heads. Ceramics like these cab be creepy when it every...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 137 – August 2010)

RIP Farrah. Green stamps! Transistorized. These scare me. Jackie O doesn’t quite look right…. Love Boat. I think I need these st...

May 28, 2011 by denny

Micky & Sylvia “Anthology” LP

I love Sylvia and I think what makes this kitsch is her ability to work the “hands on hips” pose and the smirking of the lips. D...

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1970’s Picture

Here is my sister and I eating our candy rings. Don’t ask me why I am posed like this (my legs) at such a young age! Check out the car...

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Gey Head – Marthas Vineyard (little souvenir tray)

This is a little souvenir tray I found at a Salvation Army for 50 cents. They have since changed the name back to a native american name o...

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Apple Milk Glass Sugar Bowls

These were selling for $5.00 each. I didn’t buy them as I already have one. I was tempted....

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