The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Classique d’ Camembert

Swinging 60s Dancing Kids Jewelry Box

It is rare that I spend over my limit when out thrifting/antiquing, but when I saw this jewelry box years ago in — Fitchburg, MA -? &#...

March 13, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Queen Elizabeth ll Solar Queen

As Britain gears itself up for the two big events of the summer ,The Olympics and The Queens Diamond Jubilee, I am expecting a treasure trov...

by shirlie williams

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Fantastic Yarn advert from the 50’s

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March 11, 2012 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Amelia Earhart As Elvis Statue

Elvis is alive and well as Amelia Earhart on the corner of Tujunga and Magnolia in North Hollywood, CA. Carrying a propeller blade instead ...

March 8, 2012 by Allee Willis

The Train Made From Bricks….

In Darlington in the North of England by the side of the road is a sculpture by David Macks. Its a train based on the old Mallard Steam Tr...

by shirlie williams

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Helen Martin’s Owl House

I am fascinated by strange and unusual houses and gardens, and by the people whose imaginations make such wondrous places. Helen Martin̵...

March 7, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Pufnstuffin’ With Sid Krofft

New Year’s Eve, 2011. I’m coming down Sunset Plaza, a really windy road with million dollar homes right above Sunset Blvd. in LA...

March 6, 2012 by Allee Willis

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All On A Mardi Gras Day Part 2- Zulu and the Indians

The plan, which was gone over in Part 1, was to get to New Orleans early and be on Jackson Avenue for the whole of Zulu. Here leading the Zu...

by BRBill

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Japanese Afro Cookie

Here's why I'm dying and heaping a Camembert upon it. I've seen this cookie before. In fact, I think it's already here at AWMOK. but I've ne...

February 29, 2012 by shirlie williams

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The Piano House…

The Piano House is located in Huainan City, An Hui Province, China. The building acts as a performance and practicing place to music student...

February 28, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Sumo support

Was this really a good idea? it hurts to look at....

by snappyp

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Oscar-Winning LPs

. And now, the Oscar for Best Motion Picture…. goes to… The Artist! As I hunkered down to watch the Oscars yesterday, the fi...

February 27, 2012 by Allee Willis

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See Worthy

The world famous binocular building in Venice, California designed by Claes Oldenburg and once the home of one of the most creative advertis...

by Bob oybay Davidson

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80s karaoke video for September

My pal Allee Willis co-wrote this sublime song. AND she loves and collects kitsch. I was at a birthday karaoke party last night and this vid...

by heathr

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Hangover Hat

The description says it all !...

by shirlie williams

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Color and Picture Vinyl

I collect record albums (a little from every music genre from rock to old school singers to exotica to film score and musicals). CDs and mus...

February 25, 2012 by Michael Ely

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The ultimate Fashion Climax

Allee, Hopefully this is machine washable....

by Atomic Dog

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Ohayocon 2012

I’m kicking off my 11th year of convention going with Ohayocon 2012, held annually in Columbus, OH. Ohayocon is great because it als...

February 24, 2012 by Nessa

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Basket Case !

This building was invented by Dave Longaberger,on December 17, 1997 in Newark, Ohio there appeared the world’s largest basket and also the...

by shirlie williams

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Car Shaped House, Austria

What was once a traditional 70’s style suburban home located in Salzburg, Austria has now become a green home with a unique design. Th...

February 23, 2012 by shirlie williams

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The Amazing Pacific Bus Museum

I’ve recently submitted some posts about the lovely town of Niles and it’s fabulous railway preservation project. If you decide ...

February 22, 2012 by windupkitty

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Dinner And Neutron Dancing With CHARO!

I’m sure any kitsch lover has a similar dream – having dinner with the kitschy-kitschy-cuchi Charo and bonding like you have been best f...

February 20, 2012 by Allee Willis

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BOD man!

These three body sprays, made in Mexico, (screw those wimpy French colognes– if you want real “machismo,” head to Tijuana)...

by Douglas Wood

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Worlds largest pistachio

The fun never ends when you’re striking poses for the camera in front of the world’s largest pistachio! Whether you’re a lover of pist...

by john switzer

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Honoring Lily Tomlin

On Friday I had the honor of sitting on the dais and speaking at the Pacific Pioneers Broadcasters luncheon honoring my friend, mentor and s...

February 19, 2012 by Allee Willis

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