The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

le Jardin de Gabriel

I have never heard of this garden before, so I was beside myself with excitement when I saw a picture of it. It looks amazing. Its a garden ...

July 27, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Things were simpler then.

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July 21, 2012 by Markydoodle

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Mid Century Modern Chair

Saw this mid-century chair at an antique shop … I have quite a collection of mid-century furniture and I’ve never spent more tha...

July 16, 2012 by Nessa

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Crazy Quilts – 1970s Style!

I’ve got two crazy quilts in my collection of fun stuff even though I am honestly not a quilt person in the least! But when I saw this...

June 21, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Cactus Men

I’m so jealous I don’t own these. ……………...

June 18, 2012 by snappyp

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Pants Clown Hobo Guy

My mom picked up this thing at a flea market for $1. We laughed at it for a good ten minutes. I think it is somebody’s hand-painte...

June 12, 2012 by Nessa

Solar Power Gizmos

Here are some solar-powered tchotchkes that I have in my window. The two flowers and the hula girl were terrific finds from the “Eve...

June 7, 2012 by Nessa

Fabric Heaven

These postcards arrived from a friend this week, they are fabrics , both from the 1950’s, I just love the designs . The fabric above i...

June 4, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 41

Here is a little tour of the pool area at The House of Prudence. It sounds like I am out of breath but I am a mouth breather (not pretty I...

May 29, 2012 by denny

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Earth Maaaaan

What’s he going to eat for lunch?...

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Sausage bouquet

Honestly, this would be the perfect arrangement for a new bride. Right? Am I right?...

May 11, 2012 by snappyp

Only your hairdresser knows

Bush tresses. I like these and could use a wig of it myself....

April 29, 2012 by snappyp

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Portobello Market, London

On Saturday my daughter Wendy and I went up to London and visited Portobello Market, it was as expected very crowded, but the sun shone and ...

April 26, 2012 by shirlie williams

Garden Nome be mad and shit

Special protection. I hear he’s an ace shot....

April 16, 2012 by snappyp

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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Souvenir TIN serving plate from Minnesota

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April 2, 2012 by denny

Senior Prom Orchid

In the 1940’s when a guy took out his girlfriend to the Senior Prom, he would give her an orchid. Most of the girls would try to keep ...

March 18, 2012 by Bob Ramsdell

Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above

I happened upon the blessed virgin last weekend on a trek to the liquor store. I live in Astoria Queens and for those of you who are not f...

March 11, 2012 by shelleyduvall2

Unusual Purple “Flower” Pin

One of my early purchases of my collection (#73 of 1000+) and one of my favorites. Unusual that the “petals” are solid pieces no...

February 27, 2012 by Carrie

The Eden Project , Cornwall ,UK

This is The Eden project in Cornwall, the worlds largest greenhouse, in a disused clay pit in Cornwall.The domes consist of hundreds of hex...

February 16, 2012 by shirlie williams

A Fun Way to Spend a Penny….Unusual Urinals

I have come across these ceramic flower urinals before , a garden centre in the north of the UK has them in their loo, they are quite stunni...

February 11, 2012 by shirlie williams

1955 was a great year for cars…lots of cars

Detroit was THE city of progress. My uncle was part of the steel business that made these beauties. A new car every year. Don’t y...

February 9, 2012 by MyFunCloset

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Mud Maiden and Mud Giant, Lost Gardens Of Heligan, Cornwall, UK

There are 8o acres of historic woodland , brought back to life by Tim Smitt the man also responsible for The Eden Project.The gardens were...

February 8, 2012 by shirlie williams

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I want this cat!!!

Check out this kitty and then watch him and his siblings in the other vids at the side of the page. I’m so obsessed with this cat I ...

January 28, 2012 by Allee Willis