The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Gunning The Engine Toward Detroit!

Hard to believe that after working on “The D” a solid year and a half, my ever-growing crew of 15 and I are descending upon Detr...

September 6, 2013 by Allee Willis

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Fuzzy-Felt Cartoons – a vintage kiddie toy

I had a toy like this. Felt was big when I was a kid and you could get kits like this in Woolworth’s. This was originally posted o...

August 23, 2013 by denny

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3D Illusion House

I found this fascinating ....

August 16, 2013 by shirlie williams

Seen at the Flea Market

STUFF FOR A BUCK! Unfortunately, nothing I wanted. Like the hand painted sign though....

by Nessa

Mod Decals

Found these Mod decals at a yard sale. The decals were great, but the graphics on the package were even better. Too cool kitchen, lady. ...

August 12, 2013 by Nessa

Giant Shoes Made From Pots And Pans

Paris-born, Lisbon-based artist Joana Vasconcelos takes everyday objects and transforms them into life-size replicas of high-heel sandals in...

August 5, 2013 by shirlie williams

Officially In Gear and Rollin’ Toward The D!

This is an update to all those who have donated or signed up to participate in “The D”, my multimedia song-video-documentary ext...

August 1, 2013 by Allee Willis

Petroleum Jelly Body Armour

Now here is an idea..into battle with Petroleum body armour !! Jung-ki Beak is the artist and he designed them to show basically the protect...

July 31, 2013 by shirlie williams

Fantastic water color

Measures about 25 x 8 inches. Found this at an indoor flea market co-op. IT now hangs in my bathroom. I think it has an egyptian theme...

July 6, 2013 by denny

Zsa Zsa Voom!

When Sid Krofft – let’s stop and take a breath right here – Sid Krofft! of H.R. Pufinstuf and Land of the Lost and wayyyy mor...

July 3, 2013 by Allee Willis

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ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!!!

. As I sit here with LESS THAN FOUR DAYS LEFT for this fundraising campaign for “The D”, I can’t help but think about a...

June 18, 2013 by Allee Willis

WIN an “EYE On Detroit!” Limited Edition Autographed Dashboard Eyeball!!

THIS WEEK ONLY, 7 short days! – Donate at least $15 to “The D, my multimedia sing-along salute to Detroit in order to create ...

June 3, 2013 by Allee Willis

EYE on Detroit! $$ in da Bank!

It’s no secret to anyone within miles of my mouth that constantly babbles on about it that I love my hometown of Detroit, the city t...

by Allee Willis

Had a little soul painted on the outside of my now defunct Grand Rapids MI record store

Mr. Gaye was the patron saint of my now defunct ‘Beat Goes On’ record store in Grand Rapids, MI...

May 30, 2013 by Bembacolora

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Glitter Horse Kansas City

Hi, Museum of Kitsch I’m new to posting here & wanted to share this velvet glitter horse painting spotted in a Kansas City Missour...

May 25, 2013 by IceGreenCone

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What a Cake !!!!!!

What a cake … I’m stunned by the extravagance of it eeeekkkkkkkk...

May 23, 2013 by shirlie williams

Bars, restaurants and more VINTAGE signs from Michigan

Not one of my favorites but still sort of odd to find a “texas” restaurant in Michigan. Cocktails and pizza and I am good to go!...

by denny

A Trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Part 2)

The Ferris Wheel. Yeah – DO NOT rock the seat. No, really. Don’t. Old School flume ride. It is VERY high off the ground....

May 22, 2013 by Celiene

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Star Wars Storm Trooper Cheese Ball

Etsy is something....

May 18, 2013 by Markydoodle

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day has always provided supreme opportunities for kitsch. Be it flower arrangements, stuffed animal displays in front of gas ...

May 12, 2013 by Allee Willis

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Heads Up, Detroit!

Just got back from an amazing trip to Detroit where I was laying the groundwork for the big project I’m coming back in September to do...

May 6, 2013 by Allee Willis

More hokey, framed yarn art!

This is why I need to move back to LA. I am so tired of running into framed, yarn art when I am thrift shopping. It’s not eye popp...

by denny

Metal musical instrument wall hangings

These are almost as big as my arm and quite heavy but I did pass on them, not really my style....

May 4, 2013 by denny

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1960’s African Wall Art

Pretty amazing find and both in mint condition. $20.00 for the set with 25% off. This will go up in my new house immediately, or as soon...

April 17, 2013 by denny