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Dennys Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 44 – August 2010)

These are Italian made ashtrays. They can be seen in the background of many posts here at awmok.com. Campadari Reggiani – made n Italy...

October 29, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Gum Shoe Gum Catcher

What to do with gum when you’re done chewing it or have to get rid of it for whatever reason can be a bit of a muddle if you’ve ...

October 27, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Too Small Poodle Toilet Paper Cover

I always love handmade crafts, especially these Knit-Wit kind of animals, usually poodles, that are more often than not made to fit over eit...

October 26, 2010 by Allee Willis

Vintage bowling pin ashtray made in Japan

8 inches long and made in Japan. This was a $4.00 purchase at Liberty Thrift Shop in Collegeville PA....

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Xavier Cugat Cork

Revered as much for his marriage to cuchi-cuchi girl, Charo, as for his spreading the gospel of bouncy Latin music and rhythm, Xavier Cugat ...

October 24, 2010 by Allee Willis

Poodles and barware come together…

The 50’s, where poodles and barware came together. I found this box of 10 drinking glass wrap-arounds. It keeps the outside glass dry ...

October 23, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 52 – August 2010)

Ladies……….Billy Dee Williams says “it works everytime”. This is one of the Hamm’s cardboard beer signs. ...

October 22, 2010 by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 51 – August 2010)

Allee has the most incredible collection of african american beer and liquor signs! Some light up, some don’t, some are even made of c...

October 21, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Kahlua “Udderly Delicious” Glass With False Bottom

There’s absolutely nothing right about this insanely cheesy Kahlúa “Udderly Delicious”plastic glass which, unfortunately,...

October 19, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Lombardino’s Restaurant in Madison, WI. – In With The Old and Out With The New

. Other than I didn’t have a car so my world was very small when I went to college at the University of Wisconsin in the late 60’...

October 14, 2010 by Allee Willis

Bowling pin liquor bottle

I was really bumming over this bottle. It was broken and the gold portion (the lid) was sitting loosely on the top....

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 47 – August 2010)

I believe these coasters are made of lucite. I love the texture, floral pattern and the color! Allee has a bar that is the only thing I dare...

October 11, 2010 by denny

Pink Ceramic 1940’s Water Pitcher

This is a pretty good job for someones ceramic project. I don’t quite think this is 40’s but I know the style is....

October 5, 2010 by denny

Trudy’s Bar Seatac

If the sign is any indication, I would say the patrons of Trudy’s Bar in Seatac Washington are interesting characters. Located on what...

October 3, 2010 by Markydoodle

Mostly Post 86 Fiesta

This is mostly Fiesta Ware produced by the Homer Laughlin China Company after 1986 aka contemporary Fiesta that is microwave and dishwasher ...

September 28, 2010 by debretroeye

1960s Woodgrain Tiki Mugs

Wow, I had a complete double-take moment seeing these at my local flea market. Of all the different “genres” of kitsch I guess t...

September 23, 2010 by Ryaan2000

Double decker bottlecap ashtray

I was in Boise this week, and happened to see this curious ashtray. It’s made of bottlecaps and other common hardware. It could be cal...

September 22, 2010 by Markydoodle

Patchwork gravy tumbler made out of bacon

Here is a perfect way to serve gravy!!...

by lambshank1

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 22 – August 2010)

These are not all of the coffee mugs at “Willis Wonderland” as I can almost guarantee that there are probably many more that are...

September 17, 2010 by denny

Pete’s Kitchen & Satire Lounge

In the background of this picture you can see that Pete’s Kitchen is just a few blocks outside of downtown Denver. Behind those skyscr...

by Markydoodle

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 21 – August 2010)

I love it that this coffee mug is textured and that the handle is one gigantic pretzel. This is a larger coffee mug and thank god I drink de...

September 16, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – African Lady Ashtray

Made of heavy metal and showing signs of many smokables ground out on her head, this petite 3″ long ashtray is one of my favorite piec...

September 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 18 – August 2010)

There is an abundance of fabulous barware at “Willis Wonderland” to the point where it’s like “where do you start...

by denny

Copper Table Valet

I found this at the dump and was instantly taken by the “atomic” style feet. I think I may keep my spare change in this....

by denny