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Spalding Flower Parade

In 1959, the first Spalding Tulip Parade took place, and continues to this day around the end of April. I grew up in this area of the UK, So...

April 11, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Mr. Owl Takes A Nap, 16×20 (a painting by Denny)

He really is trying to take a nap but Mr. Owl looks like he smoked some good s***!...

by denny

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RIP, THOMA$ KINKADE

As an AWMoK akitschianado, I felt it was my civic duty to report the death today of Thoma$ Kinkade, arguably one of the most successful arti...

April 10, 2012 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 237

Plastic but I forget the brand of cup. Is this Melmac?...

by denny

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Charlescraft HAIR CLIPPER made in Germany – year of manufacture unknown….

This looks as if it was never even taken out of the box. The booklet is interesting too. I found the illustrations really interesting. �...

by denny

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Fantastic advert for CONTINENTAL INSPIRED HOSTESS SETS by Libbey Glass

I would kill for a set of each design. These are pretty magnificent!...

by denny

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Bunny & Basket Planter

Well, it’s nearly Spring, so here’s a little bunny planter for you. What a cute little face! Original price, only 39 cents! I ...

by Nessa

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Early ’70s magnetic art desk scultpure…

A recent find at an estate sale. Create your own art . Manipulate slivers of metal on a magnetic base. An early 1970’s desktop pap...

by MyFunCloset

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Ghost in my coffee

I love when this happens....

by snappyp

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Frothy Easter Parade

Wow I just love this, an Easter Parade in one of the Southern States of the US , they remind me of those doll toilet roll covers…...

by shirlie williams

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Allee Willis’ Soul O’ The Day – The Color Purple at the Celebration Theatre

Before I co-wrote The Color Purple musical I had little interest in theatre. I had no desire to see people break out into song, oftentimes s...

April 9, 2012 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 234

I have two of these cups. I use them to put silverware in when I have buffet dinners. I don't usually like ceramic coconuts but these were r...

by denny

Vintage advert for a kiddy bicycle

I wish I had bikes like this!...

by denny

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Little Planters In A Row

Seen at an Antique Shop. A bit steep for me at $10 each....

by Nessa

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Full bodied sweater fashion

I guess if you live in the arctic this would be a welcome item. Just viewing her I break into a sweat and start to itch....

by snappyp

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Santa says Happy Easter

Today we went to Cheddar Gorge, in Somerset, one of the shops they have is a Christmas Shop that is open all year, today Santa was seen spor...

by shirlie williams

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More interesting album covers: Easter/Passover edition

My buddy Bruce told me to check out these albums at the Atomic Pop Shop. I got Kerry to pull them out from behind the counter. I submit thes...

by BRBill

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Happy Passover as you saddle up for the next seder!

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April 7, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 233

I finally got to peek into the cabinets outside at Willis Wonderland. I broke out into a sweat, started to get short of breath and searche...

by denny

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Donkey & Cart Planter

From the Flea Market this weekend for only $2....

by Nessa

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Moooolahhhhhh for the toity

Not how I spend my money, but then it takes all kinds. ARE YOU NUTS?...

by snappyp

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Henrietta’s 5 Thumbs, 20×16 (a painting by Denny)

She was the most talked about girl in town....

by denny

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8 BALL…

8 BALL… This time it’s a BOWLING BALL!!!… I just found this 8 Ball at a local thrift store…it was hiding in a row...

by k2dtw

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Three makes a collection…

I was told years ago, once you have three of something, it’s a collection. This is my collection. I don’t use them for plants ...

by MyFunCloset

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Happy Passover (tonight)!!

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April 6, 2012 by Allee Willis

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