The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

“SEPTEMBER” – white ceramic pig bank with purple fur

I found this today for $1.00 at the Joan of Arc Thrift shop. Weird timing really. I wasn’t sure if i should purchase this or not but I...

September 11, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 13 – August 2010)

This killed me. Who would have thought to model a cotton ball holder after a “doll”. Here come the cotton balls. Close up of cot...

September 10, 2010 by denny

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The Genuine Wireless Ice Bag

Purchased this for $5.00. I thought it was worth it even though the ice bag is hard and crinkly now. I love these old boxes....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 12 – August 2010)

Here are some close ups of the heavy duty linoleum flooring in that favorite room of mine. I’ve always loved singing sea creatures. I ...

September 9, 2010 by denny

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Fish LED Keychain Light

I saw this product at “The Christmas Tree Shop”. I’m not into carrying animals around on my keyring but I suppose when you...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 11 – August 2010)

These chairs sit in one of my favorite rooms at “WW”. The comfort that these chairs provide causes one not to want to get up and...

September 8, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 10 – August 2010)

One of the most beautiful door stops ever! I’ve seen many types of door stops before but don’t ever recall seeing one of a bulld...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 10 – August 2010)

One of the things that I am frequently reminded of when at Willis Wonderland is the love that our high priestess of kitsch has for animals. ...

September 7, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 8 – August 2010)

This is Tri-Kitty. He or she (I didn’t get enough time to get to know the felines here) had a leg removed and is quite comfortable in ...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 9 – August 2010)

I don’t know the history of this gum ball machine but I can tell you it’s another amazing item and I made a bee-line for this ma...

September 6, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 9 – August 2010)

I’m a huge fan of tourism souvenirs and what’s not love about any vintage kitsch representing the state of Florida? Some of the ...

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 8 – August 2010)

This lamp stands about 20 inches tall and is one of the many fabulous lamps that can be found at “The House of Prudence”. I love...

September 5, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Willis Wonderland – Part 1 (August 2010)

I have no idea what it is about these purple chairs. It’s nice that not only do I gawk at them when I’m here, it’s the com...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 8 – August 2010)

The smoke of whatever is resting in this ashtray billows out of the top of the volcano. I don’t know the company that made this or the...

September 4, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 7 – August 2010)

I don’t care if the tip of his tail is missing, I would gladly display this fish anywhere in my house. This is a planter, white in col...

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 6 – August 2010)

BEAUTIFUL! I’m a huge fan of TV lamps and this ceramic lamp sits on a long cabinet with a few other pieces featured in this post. I lo...

September 3, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 7-August 2010)

We went in search of a burger and fries and came upon “Jimmy’s Burgers” in the valley. It was a busy day at “Willis ...

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 5 – August 2010)

I was flippin’ over this bar. Kidney shaped, black metal. This incredible bar is moderately decorated with some choice pieces of kitsc...

September 2, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 6 – August 2010)

This disco kitsch came from one of my favorite rooms at “Willis Wonderland”. I was determined when there to photograph every ite...

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 5 – August 2010)

I have always been fascinated by the Mr. Peanut man and to this day can’t figure out why this image (and all the kitsch it covers) is ...

September 1, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fentons’ “The House of Prudence” (Part 4 – August 2010)

These incredibly framed creations were a gift to Prudence from her friend Paul. I believe these are 3-dimensional in design and are made of ...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” – (Part 4 – August 2010)

This is one of the areas in “Willis Wonderland” that just makes me nuts. I forgot to include the stairs in a previous post, so h...

August 31, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 3 – August 2010)

I wanted to do a proper post featuring “Childstar” instead of showing it in a mix of other things. These shots were taken in my ...

August 30, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in “The House of Prudence” (Part 3 – August 2010)

I can only imagine the era of when Sophie Tucker lived here. I’m not familiar with her work and am only now researching her after visi...

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Denny’s Adventures in “The House of Prudence” (Part 2 – August 2010)

When I was at the “House of Prudence” I was unprepared for such a whirlwind tour of this fabulous house that was once home to So...

August 29, 2010 by denny

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