The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 137 – August 2010)

RIP Farrah. Green stamps! Transistorized. These scare me. Jackie O doesn’t quite look right…. Love Boat. I think I need these st...

May 28, 2011 by denny

What happened bandaids

I’m wondering where volume 2, 3, and 4 that have subsequent explanations for bandaids: squirrel bite, dry thumb, cat scratch, pencil w...

by snappyp

Bathroom sign

I made this 6″ x 7-1/2″ sign out of hand cut ceramic tiles to hang on the wall outside of my bathroom. The calligraphy is for &#...

May 24, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

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Skin Bracer by Mennen – Bowling Pin Shaped Cologne Bottle

I just couldn’t pass this up and was lured to it by it’s top and the 47 cent price tag. The Goodwill has many things priced wi...

May 23, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Kleenex Girl Head

Allergy season is in FULL TILT here in LA. I never had allergies before but for the past few days my eyes have been wetter than the Mississi...

May 20, 2011 by Allee Willis

Poodle Hand Towels – set of 3

I found these 3 hand towels at a local thrift shop. The lady who placed them on consignment (she works there) said they are vintage but I ...

May 19, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950′s Handpainted Poodle Kleenex Holder

As I said yesterday, I’m not one to randomly collect poodles just because they’re an endearing and iconic symbol of the first to...

May 17, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Handpainted Poodle Wastebasket

This past weekend LA was in bloom with garage sales. I’ve tried resisting these for years, especially since opening The Allee Willis M...

May 16, 2011 by Allee Willis

50’s portable vanity

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May 15, 2011 by Bren

Chalkware Frog Bath-O-Meter

I found this Chalkware Frog Bath-O-Meter at a rummage sale. The baby frogs were 10 cents each, and way on the other side of the room, I fo...

May 12, 2011 by Nessa

Stool Sample

This needs no explanation....

by snappyp

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Super fantastic vanity mirror with light!

This belongs to my friend here on the Cape. She had received this as a gift so I wasn’t able to find out any information on it. I ...

May 10, 2011 by denny

Vintage Alka Seltzer Dispenser

I bought this at a garage sale and the woman I bought it form told me it sat on her Grandfather’s bar. She said this is about 50 years...

May 9, 2011 by denny

Edible snowman and lobster poop?

I...

May 8, 2011 by denny

The Quick and the Dead (Part 2)

After the initial yoga/spinning/taxidermy post, a new sign was placed at the same intersection, so it was a terrific draw to go back this m...

by Markydoodle

Toothpaste Wall Plaque

This is a 5×7 plastic wall hanging. I’m assuming this would be for the bathroom. I don’t like this piece very much....

May 6, 2011 by denny

Another Japanese product for the lips!

I wonder what color she is applying?...

May 5, 2011 by denny

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OH MY GAWD! It’s another Japanese product!

Okay, now if i was still taking the bus places I would almost surely be using this suction cup helmet to keep my head from flopping forward....

April 29, 2011 by denny

Japanese Hygiene Product! Are your ears clean?

I really don’t get this. I’ll admit when I clean my ears I may take a quick peek after using my q-tip but why would any of us ...

by denny

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SLIMING HERB

Indication: SLIMING: This herb is good for the overweighted person who do not want to control food consuming and should be taken both ma...

April 28, 2011 by samseptic