The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Cereal Marshmallows

The title says it all. Believe it or not, you can buy cereal marshmallows in bulk! Ya know, like the crispy sugary ones in Lucky Charms or w...

November 21, 2012 by windupkitty

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Whoever You Are, I Am Your Fan.

I’ve had this record for longer than I can remember. I do remember the day I got it though. It was a rainy Saturday and there were sev...

November 20, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Klear Out part 7

This is going in the bathroom. When I saw it in a bin at the Kooky Kitsch Klear Out, I about passed out. It was kismet. Years ago when I ren...

November 19, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock MOnkey Visits Olvera Street

On Sock Monkey’s recent trip to Los Angeles, he decided to take a couple of hours and drive downtown to the festive but touristy Olver...

November 15, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in New York part 3

This is the sad post. The last day in New York is not the thing that Sock Monkey wanted to confront, but it had to be done. What could he do...

November 12, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in New York part 2

Sock Monkey needs to officially and publicly thank one of his best long time friends for putting him up during his entire New York stay! Wit...

November 6, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in New York part 1

After 11 years far too far away from his favorite jungle, Sock Monkey returned with a song in his heart and a swing in his step! How could h...

October 31, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey at Coney Island part 2

ON his recent visit to Coney Island, Sock MOnkey decided to stroll up the boardwalk to Brighton Beach. He simply couldn’t leave withou...

October 30, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey at Coney Island part 1

On Sock Monkey’s recent trip to his favorite jungle, he was thrilled to reserve a full day to spend with his beloved friend at Coney I...

October 28, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey at Willis Wonderland Part 5

After taking a brief nap with the magnificent Sweet Potato, Sock Monkey decided to head to the kitchen for some snacks. Hmmm…there is ...

October 25, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 6

A velvet painting of Donald Duck. Not a nude. Not Jesus or Elvis. Donald Duck. And in the corner, the only signature is Luv Me. It’s a...

October 22, 2012 by windupkitty

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Drums and Tap

Since I think pretty much everyone here loves Sammy, I had to submit this. How wonderful is it that we can see this snippet so many years la...

October 20, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey at the MoMA

Sock Monkey recently had the incredible privilege to return to his most beloved of all jungles: New York City. Of course, he wasted no time ...

October 17, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in Willis Wonderland Part 4

Well, Sock Monkey overdid it with the cocktails and now it looks like he is trying to find a place to sleep. Oh, look, there is Mr Sweet Pot...

October 15, 2012 by windupkitty

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Rainbow Poodles

BEST. CHILDREN’S RECORD COVER. EVER....

October 11, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in Willis Wonderland Part 3

Sock Monkey had a few too many this afternoon and the party shenanigans got a little out of hand! Sock Monkey, don’t do anything you w...

October 10, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 4

Thanks to the new choose-o-matic system, these guys got exactly what they were dreaming of….. This is knitting guide for different swe...

October 7, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 5

I never did gravel art either but I sure loved collecting it. These are some of the best I've ever seen. And so completely perfect for you I...

October 2, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in Willis Wonderland Part 2

Sock Monkey made some nice musical selections to set the tone for his day of relaxing at Willis Wonderland….What next? Uh Oh. Be caref...

September 30, 2012 by windupkitty

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Hoarder Rehab Seller on Etsy

My father’s birthday is coming up, and like me, he prefers vintage, recycled and well made clothing. Original American made Pendleton ...

September 28, 2012 by windupkitty

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Sock Monkey in Willis Wonderland Part 1

Sock Monkey has paid many visits to the Wonderland of Willis, and it’s his favorite home away from home. He is lucky to be welcomed ba...

September 26, 2012 by windupkitty

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Still Life with Turtle

I think this is pretty much the awesomest turtle that has ever existed. I have nothing else to say but that I envy his hair....

September 17, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 3

I left the house of Kooky-Meshugga Kitsch yesterday with a House Beautiful Magazine from 1968. It’s so chock full of amazing color sat...

September 14, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 2

Sometimes you’re just looking for an 8×10 chunk of wood depicting a kitten in a shot glass. But sometimes that’s not enough...

September 12, 2012 by windupkitty

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Kooky Kitsch Kollector Klear Out part 1

I was lucky enough to attend/ crash the Kollector Klear Out hosted by our very own Mel and Jessica this past Saturday. Walking through the y...

September 11, 2012 by windupkitty

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