The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Wibbler!

Despite the fact that The Wibbler is guaranteed “fun for all ages”, the last thing I’m about to do is jump on this thing a...

September 14, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – 1960’s Resin Seashell Masonic Lodge Pen Holder

Made of abalone shells sunk into resin with a big gold and red Masonic crest stuck smack dab in the middle, this kind of pen holder was all ...

September 13, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Massive Vintage Resin Grapes Lamp

In the land of kitschified 1960’s and 70’s decor there was no higher form of craft art than a bunch of resin grapes stuck on wir...

September 12, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” LP and Rosh Hashanah Dinner at Street

. When I was young, “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” spun on the hi-fi every Jewish holiday. I loved Connie F., especiall...

September 9, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Soul O’ Day – Earth Wind & Fire At the Hollywood Bowl with a Seventy Piece Orchestra and Fireworks!

Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t go to concerts. I don’t like the crowds, I don’t like the walking, I don’t li...

September 7, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ Day – Swashbuckle Your Way to the Perfect Sausage!

For all of you wielding BBQ tools this Labor Day there is now a fashionable addition to your tool universe, the BBQ Sword! I love stuff like...

September 6, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – Happy Almost Labor Day and a Capital Metals Company Metal Ashtray

As we in the states scrape down the barbecues and pack the picnic baskets getting ready for big Labor Day feasts tomorrow, it’s only f...

September 5, 2010 by Allee Willis

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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Dinner with Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner

There’s nothing kitschy about this photograph per se but there’s no doubt that Lily Tomlin has one of the all-time greatest sens...

September 2, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Big Vintage Wavy Colored Glass (or not) Bowl

Not only is this an excellent salad/party condiments serving piece but it serves just as well as a conversation piece as its composition is ...

September 1, 2010 by Allee Willis

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 ...

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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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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Goofy Squirrel Planter

I got this squirrel planter last week when I was up in Sonoma recording. At least I think it’s a squirrel. Maybe it’s a gopher, ...

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Good Housekeeping Appetizer Book

By the number of post-its that I’ve stuck in this book, 41 to be exact, it’s obvious that I’m as much a fan of the recipes...

August 29, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Coleco “Quiz Wiz” Computer Answer Game and 42,000 Terabytes Later…

Most people have a laptop or desktop computer and, if they’re lucky, a few terabytes of storage. I have 42,000 terabytes, the ever-gro...

August 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage “Sexometer” and Dinner with Michael Patrick King

A few nights ago I had dinner at Street with Michael Patrick King. Sex and sex appeal are topics on which Michael is an expert given that he...

August 26, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Note from Grandmaster Kitsch, Allee 8/25/10

I just got back from a whirlwind, completely overstuffed and exhausting trip, partially chronicled in my post below called “Allee Will...

August 25, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Leaving Pomplamoose and Hitting The Madonna Inn

Yesterday, me and Mark Blackwell, who I work with, drove back to LA from up north in Sonoma where I was working with Pomplamoose. As I had r...

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Allee Willis Kitsch O’ The Day – Ultra Fancy Cheeeeap Tote Bag

I beg to differ with the quotation “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear”. I offer as proof this ungodly g...

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Maestro The Musical Bingo” Game and Working with Pomplamoose

This game felt especially fitting because it’s supposed to teach you how to play by ear. Not only did I never learn to play by ear but...

August 23, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – CBer’s Prayer Plaque and On The Road To Work With Pomplamoose

As I cruise along the 5 and 101 freeways up north to finish three videoSongs with Pomplamoose, my trusty CBer’s Prayer Plaque is in pl...

August 22, 2010 by Allee Willis