The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Racoon Jumper

I’ve no Idea how I came to find this while browsing online..but Im seriously thinking I should get one knitted.....

March 30, 2012 by shirlie williams

In Praise Of The CreamTea

In the UK this week the weather has been unseasonably warm, this made me think of the onset of summer and my favourite pastime of eating C...

March 29, 2012 by shirlie williams

An Alternative To Donuts

I just love this advert…a weight gain by cake would be more fun.....

March 26, 2012 by shirlie williams

The Hovis Loaf, Shaftesbury UK

I live 6 miles away from this gorgeous Saxon town in the county of Dorset. It is famous for one particular street called Gold Hill , this wa...

March 25, 2012 by shirlie williams

1912 Cinema Facade

I came across this beautiful facade in Falmouth, Devon on the SW coat of England. Inside were a few random shops, such a shame the whole bui...

March 24, 2012 by shirlie williams

Match Heads

This is another example of the work of David Mach who designed the Brick Train in one of my previous posts. The heads are made from 1,000&...

March 23, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Pug Wrist Bag

I just had to buy this , It was in a bargain bin on my last trip to NY in Macys, its quite tiny and just slips onto your wrist..room for one...

March 22, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Queen Elizabeth ll Solar Queen

As Britain gears itself up for the two big events of the summer ,The Olympics and The Queens Diamond Jubilee, I am expecting a treasure trov...

March 13, 2012 by shirlie williams

Tin Foil Lady

This is one of my favourite items, I found it many years ago in the bottom of a box of china. I think it dates from the 1930’s , its v...

March 10, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Let Them Eat Cake Part 1

A cake of The Queen by Sylvia Weinstock, 82, who makes incredible creations that can fetch over £45,000. I prefer a jam and cream filling...

March 9, 2012 by shirlie williams

The Train Made From Bricks….

In Darlington in the North of England by the side of the road is a sculpture by David Macks. Its a train based on the old Mallard Steam Tr...

March 8, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Helen Martin’s Owl House

I am fascinated by strange and unusual houses and gardens, and by the people whose imaginations make such wondrous places. Helen Martin̵...

March 7, 2012 by shirlie williams

Mothers Little Helper

I can hardly believe such an Item was ever produced… Great if you have limited space....

March 5, 2012 by shirlie williams

Raquel and Tom Get On Down

I just love this video, the Welshman Tom Jones , who was always my mothers favourite, she would swoon over his voice on the radio, and the m...

March 4, 2012 by shirlie williams

Girlfriend Trophy

I was amazed when I saw this, it slightly freaks me out I have to say…..but having said that I would love to see a wall full, has anyo...

March 3, 2012 by shirlie williams

Davy Jones

Today I am saddened by the death of Davy Jones, having been born in 1960 , I grew up with the Monkees and adored their Tv Show....

March 2, 2012 by shirlie williams

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My Name is Louis and I Live in a Catherdral!

This is Louis the Wells Cathedral cat, I am not sure how old he is,between 12 and 14 yrs ? I have seen him many times on my visits , the las...

March 1, 2012 by shirlie williams

Japanese Afro Cookie

Here's why I'm dying and heaping a Camembert upon it. I've seen this cookie before. In fact, I think it's already here at AWMOK. but I've ne...

February 29, 2012 by shirlie williams

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The Piano House…

The Piano House is located in Huainan City, An Hui Province, China. The building acts as a performance and practicing place to music student...

February 28, 2012 by shirlie williams

Hangover Hat

The description says it all !...

February 27, 2012 by shirlie williams

Basket Case !

This building was invented by Dave Longaberger,on December 17, 1997 in Newark, Ohio there appeared the world’s largest basket and also the...

February 24, 2012 by shirlie williams