The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Piggly Wiggly for your beef and sewing needs

This pack of complimentary sewing needles (from West Germany, no less) is from Piggly Wiggly grocery stores. The back has the pig mascot pus...

by Douglas Wood

Plush Owl with real bird feathers – sitting on “branch”

Cute upon initial inspection but scary in actuality. Plushy (made with pillow filler?) owl made with real bird feathers....

by kookykitsch

1970 Ringling Bros… Circus Poster

This poster has been with me since 1970. Though the event ran for weeks, I never went to the circus, but did a few years later. Amazing what...

by MyFunCloset

Margarita Hummingbird Feeder

I almost fell over when I spotted this. Would this be displayed for humans ( a reminder to booze it up) or would hummingbirds really know th...

by denny

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“SEPTEMBER” – white ceramic pig bank with purple fur

I found this today for $1.00 at the Joan of Arc Thrift shop. Weird timing really. I wasn’t sure if i should purchase this or not but I...

September 11, 2010 by denny

“JUNGLE ANIMAL” TOUR BUS…

Possible Bus Design for the “Jungle Animal” Tour…. DETROIT is busy making them now…. The Partridge Family will have ...

September 10, 2010 by k2dtw

Sad Pup Planter

Poor sad pup, tied to an old fence.. he’s also all cracked, so he looks doubly sad. Awww… :( No paint on the back. No marks anyw...

by Nessa

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Fish LED Keychain Light

I saw this product at “The Christmas Tree Shop”. I’m not into carrying animals around on my keyring but I suppose when you...

September 9, 2010 by denny

Inspired by Washington perhaps?

A camo piggy bank was actually displayed on the shelf in the toddler toy department at “Home Goods” this week surrounded by real...

by MyFunCloset

JUNGLE SOAP OPERA…

Wonderful Jungle Animal Hand Soaps…..smile.....

by k2dtw

Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 10 – August 2010)

One of the most beautiful door stops ever! I’ve seen many types of door stops before but don’t ever recall seeing one of a bulld...

September 8, 2010 by denny

JUNGLE ANIMAL…GIVENCHEY/RICHARD AVEDON

VOGUE IN THE JUNGLE… GIVENCHY/RICHARD AVEDON…PRET..I MEAN…PET-A-PORTER...

by k2dtw

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 10 – August 2010)

One of the things that I am frequently reminded of when at Willis Wonderland is the love that our high priestess of kitsch has for animals. ...

September 7, 2010 by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 8 – August 2010)

This is Tri-Kitty. He or she (I didn’t get enough time to get to know the felines here) had a leg removed and is quite comfortable in ...

by denny

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FLAMINGO SCREEN DOOR…

THIS CHARMING KITSCHY 6′ FLAMINGO IS A VINTAGE SCREEN DOOR INSERT. I LOVE ALL THINGS FLAMINGO… FOUND THIS ONE WHEN IT FLEW INTO ...

by k2dtw

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 9 – August 2010)

I’m a huge fan of tourism souvenirs and what’s not love about any vintage kitsch representing the state of Florida? Some of the ...

September 6, 2010 by denny

A 1962 Keane…Boy and Poodle

Even this poodle has big eyes just like his owner. I can’t remember seeing boys as Keane’s subjects very often, but then, there&...

by MyFunCloset

CALLING ALL JUNGLE ANIMALS FOR BACKUP SINGER TRYOUTS…

Trying out for Backup Singer for the Allee Willis/Pomplamoose Jungle Animal Petting Zoo. It’s a Jungle out there…..smile.....

by k2dtw

Denny’s Adventures in Willis Wonderland – Part 1 (August 2010)

I have no idea what it is about these purple chairs. It’s nice that not only do I gawk at them when I’m here, it’s the com...

September 5, 2010 by denny

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Beetle Comb

Rummaging through the Fort Greene Flea Market on a lovely Labor day weekend, I came across a Beetle Comb, for those times where you just got...

by citrinhead

Sad-Eyed Kitschy Critters

Spotted at a Flea Market this morning, I’m kind of regretting not buying them, but they are HUGE, where would I put them? I’d gu...

by Nessa

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’50s Brock of California Pottery

I found this Brock of California plate, along with cups and saucers at a yard sale a few years ago. Didn’t know who they were. My rese...

by MyFunCloset