The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Yarn Flower Coasters

Two knitted flower coasters for 50 cents. How on earth will a glass stand on a pile of yarn and NOT fall over? Why do people make things lik...

November 15, 2010 by denny

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Little teeny tiny pocket knife

This belonged to my Pop and only measures an inch long. It’s fully functional too but I don’t think it would help me if accosted...

November 13, 2010 by denny

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Amazing ceramic spaghetti poodle playing a clarinet

I found this fabulous spaghetti poodle at a Salvation Army that I don’t visit often because the store smells like someone took a big p...

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Cape Cod native corn sign

We have lots of native corn here on Cape Cod. I prefer corn that is shipped into the Cape. Sometimes the native corn really sucks....

November 12, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ Willis Wonderland” (Part 59 – August 2010)

I wanted to do a post that focused on nothing but this wall and what it was made for. It was made by Allee (Geezus, I hope I got that right)...

November 11, 2010 by denny

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“The Sheriff” – a painting by Denny

As if people didn’t already know this but I’m a huge fan of exaggerated features when I paint. This is a recent one I call ̶...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 58 – August 2010)

These “half cup” ceramic coffee mugs always killed me and I remember growing up with kitsch like this. Not that I ever saw my pa...

November 9, 2010 by denny

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COASTER set with little leather carrying case

I love this and have a special fondness for anything “little” and “kitschy”. This is a full set of coasters that I f...

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The bird feeders are back! Ice cream sundaes, pirates and cowboys!

These are combo bird feeders and tree faces! Can birds really tell if this is a sundae?...

November 8, 2010 by denny

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“The Gangster” – a painting by Denny

Inspired by god knows what with this one! Looks like a cross between Ruth Buzzie and Dom DeLouise so I guess that’s kinda fab consider...

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Original candle vase with ARRANGE-O-DISCS (year unknown)

I’m not sure how these are supposed to work and initially grabbed these for the wonderful cover art on the box. The small ring with th...

November 7, 2010 by denny

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“Diva Sister-Girl” – a painting by Denny

Patti LaBelle and my love of 70’s soul was the inspiration behind this one....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 57 – August 2010)

No kitsch goes unturned or in this case, undiscovered. This is another item I found while digging around Allee’s studio. Vintage gum d...

November 6, 2010 by denny

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Ceramic pig S&P shaker

This was a 49 cent purchase from the Salvation Army that I frequent in Bridgewater, MA. I wish I could have found the mate for this. i love ...

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Ubangi Bar Set

This is an auction item at “Liberty Thrift Shop” in Collegeville, PA. They have a small section of items they put up for auction...

November 5, 2010 by denny

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Tiny wooden bird

This tiny wooden bird only stands about 2 inches high. I found him at a flea market in New Hope Pennsylvania....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 56 – August 2010)

These are beautiful. Instead of looking like a hippie, the guy here looks more like cousin IT of the Addams Family. Either way, these are pr...

November 4, 2010 by denny

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RAISE GIANT FROGS – vintage advert

Does this frog have teeth? I’d love to have my own “free frog book” to explain why this offer is so fabulous....

November 3, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 55A- August 2010)

You just never know when you will be out and need to use a comb. Thank god this comb is more then ready to accommodate two heads. Comes with...

November 2, 2010 by denny

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Ceramic FROG statue

This must have been someones ceramic project…..It’s a fun piece! I love the eyes!...

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IT WAS A FABULOUS DAY AT THE DUMP – taking a look at today’s stash!!

I found this at the dump. This is a wood desk that is incredibly made and needs a good refinishing which I love to do anyway. It has 3 perfe...

November 1, 2010 by denny

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Ceramic Poodle Family

I saw this for $7.00 at the flea market....

October 31, 2010 by denny

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Gigantic Bush trimmed to resemble a WHALE

This hedge sits out front of a bed n’ breakfast in Chatham. The best part of it is visible here in this photo…....

October 30, 2010 by denny

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LOLLI PLOP – kids toy from 1962

I absolutely had fit when I saw this toy. I snatched it up immediately (for $5.00) and couldn’t wait to share this with everyone here....

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Dennys Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 44 – August 2010)

These are Italian made ashtrays. They can be seen in the background of many posts here at awmok.com. Campadari Reggiani – made n Italy...

October 29, 2010 by denny

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