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 ...
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...
I wish all of you could see how this pathetic “Rube Rhythm Rabbit” looks when you turn the knob on this vintage 1950’s Mat...
These records were produced by Walt Disney. I thought it was unusual that the orchestra was conducted by Mitchell Miller rather than his lat...
There are things that are manly and there are things that are manly. Cigar bars. Saunas at Gentlemen’s Clubs. Old-school steakhouses w...
When the first four Holiday Inns were built in 1953, this was the ashtray that was sitting in the rooms. Heavy glass with raised lettering a...
I barely remember these trucks. The milkman actually came to the door and delivered milk in quart size, glass bottles, the kind with round c...
Not too long ago, Allee’s Kitsch of the Day blog theme was “You are what you drive”. I couldn’t agree more. My ride ...
…he might look like this. Born to be wild, it’s the Heinz Ketchup “Leader of the Packets” advertising bean bag. Stan...
For the stylish beer fan…Vintage Olympia Beer Can Crocheted Hat ...
Breaking kitsch news: Morrie Yohai, inventor of the Cheez Doodle, has passed away at 90. He changed many lives and turned many people’...
This smiling fellow is Sunny Sweet. He was the spokesprune for Sunsweet Prunes, and star of the 1951 animated film “Good Wrinkles̶...
Oh, how I love Kliban cats! These are goodies I had stashed away in my hope chest for when I married and had my own home. The ten year old m...
I don’t have a turntable anymore, so I’m unable to enjoy this record....
I’ve never actually chomped down on a hunk of Luer Pure Lard but it sure comes in a pretty box. Not only is the box coated with enough...
Momma ordered this bank for me in ’81. She was a coupon-clipping, mail-ordering, label-saving guru and goodies were always showing up ...
Q: What’s big and red with a clucking beak and a giant eyeball that spins? A: The Big Chicken, of course! The big chicken has been a M...
This old, oversized (4X6) soup can comes with a removable lid with a hole in it. I thought the palm tree seemed so El Lay....
Who doesn’t need a camera at breakfast? Momma ordered this 110 camera with box tops…it’s never been out of the package or ...
I bought these at the Graceland Gift Shop. One pot holder is Elvis and some BBQ Ribs, with the recipe for Special BBQ Sauce. The other one i...
Could these fashion hats ever return? Looks like a cross over swim cap to me. I believe these date to the early 60’s. No date noted....
The perfect drink to go with any entree from the “Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two” cookbook….or to serve at your next...
When I was a kid, my mother bought me a Boy Scout watch. It was (and still is) one of my favorite gifts. I always loved the red face and hav...
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