The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventures in the “House of Prudence” (Part 1 – August 2010)

I finally had a moment (damn it was brief) to get a peak at some of the goodies at my friend Prudence’s house. I can’t do a post...

August 28, 2010 by denny

LED Door Hangers- Flowers & Frog

This was a display at the mark down store “Christmas Tree Shop”. They have a little switch and they light up and glow. These thi...

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Dottie Walters REVEALS – The Seven Secrets of SELLING to WOMEN

This cover kills me. I never heard of the “Success Motivation Institute” in Waco Texas. Well, it is high-fidelity so it must be ...

August 27, 2010 by denny

Dutch Calorie Counter – a cloth wall hanging

I saw this today at Joan of Arc Thrift Shop here on the Cape. If I am not mistaken, I think this the dutch way of counting calories....

August 26, 2010 by denny

Ever-Art of California – Ceramic Ash Trayi and Candy Dish

I waste no time when I come home from a trip. I found this today at the local Joan of Arc thrift Shop here on Cape Cod. It’s made by E...

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Tang Orange Drink Mix – vintage advertisement

I wish I woke up like this everyday. Now this is a drink mix I definitely remember. We used to add a touch of it when making our pitchers of...

August 24, 2010 by denny

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Mens Esquire Socks – vintage advertisement

I don’t know how they came up with the name “The Governor”....

August 23, 2010 by denny

Frank n’ Hank’s Bar in Los angeles

I took these shots while on foot here in Los Angeles and was once again surprised at what I found nestled among the shops in Korea Town. I c...

August 22, 2010 by denny

Wide Eyed Girl – plaster wall hanging

I found this today at one of the “Out of the Closet” thrift shops here in LA. I hit 3 of the stores and purchased this one at th...

August 21, 2010 by denny

Vintage Hotel Signs on Wilcox Avenue in Hollywood

I took these while running around the heat of a very hot LA day. It was worth it as I finally was able to shoot these fabulous signs. What I...

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Ceramic Pipe Holder

I actually think this is really a planter. For sale for only 50 cents at a local thrift shop....

August 20, 2010 by denny

Dick Clark Annual Yearbook from the 50’s – beautiful!

I may have to do a second post as the insides of this year book are absolutely incredible. The color combos here are stunning and i love the...

August 19, 2010 by denny

Vintage Ubangi Drinking Glass

I was pretty bummed when I only spotted this one glass. This design is one of my favorites and I purchased this at an “Out of the Clos...

August 18, 2010 by denny

Into Outer Space with LUCIA PAMELA – LP

I just came across this lp on-line and the bio that accompanied it should be shared with all. Enjoy. I attempted to build a rocket ship when...

August 17, 2010 by denny

PEACE & ANTI-VIOLENCE Pendant

I found this necklace for $5.00. The pendant itself is pretty heavy and I’m not sure if this is the original chain or not, but I ended...

August 16, 2010 by denny

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Georges Tremblay et ses BRASS “Epices, Coeur ET Cuivres” – french LP

I’m not even sure where to start with this one. The brunette is about to fall out of her shoes as they do look too small for her gigan...

August 15, 2010 by denny

Paul Pincus and His Orchestra, “Music For Happy Occasions” LP

This makes me happy just looking at it....

August 14, 2010 by denny

Gigantic Lady Bug Storage Chest

I found this at the dump in the “furniture hut” that sits across from the kitsch part. I am leaving it as is and it will go down...

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Atomic Glass Water Pitcher

This one does not have an internal coolant rod like my other one. This one has a cork type cap to it. I found this on someones $1.00 table....

August 13, 2010 by denny

Gigantic Golf Ball Trash Cans At “Cape Escapade” Mini Golf Course

I saw these trash cans at a local miniature golf course located a few miles from my house. The first few pictures are of the biggest golf ba...

August 12, 2010 by denny

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Carnival Violin – A New Super Toy

I saw this sitting on a table at the flea market. Would have snatched it up but it was missing a piece and the guy was asking $10.00....

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The White Family, “The End Of Time Is Near” – An inspirational LP

I had no idea the end of time is near so I better run out and hunt down this album and hope that the White Family has some good advice....

August 11, 2010 by denny

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Percy Faith “Girl Meets Boy” (w/ Peggy King, Jerry Vale & Felicia Sanders) LP

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August 10, 2010 by denny

I-Corvi “Un Ragazzo Di Strada” – LP

I’m not sure whether or not this is an album or a single. What got me was the clip on crow on the guys shoulder. I worked with a clip ...

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