The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Risque Vintage Postcards

Found these 1940’s era “risque” postcards recently at a garage sale. (Sorry for the blurry images)....

July 22, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Petelet or…

…my submission of a definition of “worthless”…or another contorted cat picture… Petelet was one of the average...

by BRBill

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 3

Visiting with Snappy-P. Snappy-P makes really fabulous scones....

July 21, 2011 by denny

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Hiring the right contractor 4

Having never been in a situation that requires choices about the aesthetics of a kitchen (but still having many opinions), Sock Monkey was s...

by windupkitty

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Gag me with a sponge

Found this little scour frog………and was aghast that they actually placed him on the shelf with a grungy old scour/sponge pa...

by weave1022

Teeny Weeny Horse Statue

I have no idea what the story is behind this horse. It’s super tiny and I found this on a shelf at the dump. Out of all the stuff movi...

July 20, 2011 by denny

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Hiring the right contractor 3

During a renovation like this, you always have days that include a lot of waiting…Today was one such day…Apply one layer of stuc...

July 19, 2011 by windupkitty

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1957 Motorola Golden Satellite

I’ve seen idiot-proof remotes and I’ve seen idiot-proof remotes, but how can you go wrong with one that sports just two buttons ...

by StoryTroy

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – Part 1

I thought I would start off this series with the thing that really got my attention when I walked in the art studio at “Willis Wonderl...

July 18, 2011 by denny

Hiring the right contractor 2

So last night, it looks like the monkey crew had moved to the next stage of renovation…Safety glasses are no longer needed, but a do-r...

by windupkitty

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Move over Kermit… It’s HOT!

We have been having “Horrid Heat”, as our weatherman calls it. I’m thinking of asking my buddy here to move over tomor...

by weave1022

One more sip

What’s a guy have to do around here for a sip of water. Sheeeeeeesh....

by snappyp

Ceramic hound dog with gold accents – from 1944!!

Another bargain from a local flea market. Stands about 8 inches tall. I love that someone wrote down where they got this hound. Atlant...

July 17, 2011 by denny

Greyhound sleephat

I think he decided on the grey hat, because the black one seems to be walking away in upper right. Must be cold where he sleeps to need a ...

July 16, 2011 by snappyp

“Ants in Your Pants” Inflatable Greetings

This is an inflatable birthday card which I’m guessing is from the late sixties or early seventies. It comes with a large envelope w...

July 15, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Table Lamp

I inherited this 1960’s table lamp from a dear friend who passed away. The base and globe is made of pot metal and the shade is fash...

by Michael Ely

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Old Shot Glasses

“Happy Days Are Here Again” picturing a donkey! The other one says Gents/Ladies. Indicating that ladies cannot do full shots....

by denny

Animal Eyewear

They should open an animal eyewear store. These guys have taste!...

July 14, 2011 by snappyp

Aluminum 50’s beach chairs

Cloth seats and wooden handles that you have to pull back and forth to adjust the seat backing. Oh yes, that’s Miss LuLu resting in ...

by denny

Alligator Toiletry Bag

Found this at the dump and it’s in sparkling shape!...

July 13, 2011 by denny

Leather Cat Door Stoppers

I’m assuming these are door stoppers as they are quite heavy, made of leather and are about 12 inches tall. Don’t ask me how a w...

July 10, 2011 by denny

Catster

It looks like they sell the sofa with the cat. Green sofa with whitish cat sleeping pillow....

by snappyp

Hobo MOONSHINE booze decanter

Spotted this at the Goodwill here in LA. If it had the lid I would have purchased this in a heartbeat! He looks very happy....

July 9, 2011 by denny