The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 57 – August 2010)

No kitsch goes unturned or in this case, undiscovered. This is another item I found while digging around Allee’s studio. Vintage gum d...

November 6, 2010 by denny

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Election Day Pumpkins

Here are the two pumpkins my wife and I carved for Halloween this year. Looking at them on Election Day (the day I’m posting this), th...

November 3, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 55A- August 2010)

You just never know when you will be out and need to use a comb. Thank god this comb is more then ready to accommodate two heads. Comes with...

November 2, 2010 by denny

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George Jones Sausage

I snapped this photo in a McKays Grocery Market (where they still carry your groceries to your car for you) in my Mother’s home town i...

by Planet Joan

Britsch!

Just spent a week in London working on a show for the BBC. Kitsch was surprisingly in short supply but I did manage to capture a few images ...

November 1, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Happy Halloween Terrarium Candy Bowl

The only thing green this vintage 1970’s terrarium has ever been home to is if some candy happens to come in a green wrapper. It’...

October 31, 2010 by Allee Willis

Halloween Treat in Portland, Oregon: VooDoo Doughnuts

In Portland Oregon, there is a doughnut place that I visited recently. It was fantastic. The mouth-watering choices in the revolving doughnu...

by Markydoodle

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LOLLI PLOP – kids toy from 1962

I absolutely had fit when I saw this toy. I snatched it up immediately (for $5.00) and couldn’t wait to share this with everyone here....

October 30, 2010 by denny

Saguaro Jack-o’-lantern

Just wanted to wish you, Allee, and everyone else a very happy Halloween from Tucson!...

October 29, 2010 by Michael Ely

The French have a word for it MAYONNAISE Best Foods Cookbook

I’m sure they do but I would bet it’s not in the Best Foods Brand cookbook! “recipes from some of the world’s greate...

by kookykitsch

Donkey Salt and Pepper holder

This little brass tone plated donkey (basically a metal frame) was designed to hold a pair of salt and pepper shakers. It is considered a Ha...

October 28, 2010 by Michael Ely

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October 27, 2010 by Bob Ramsdell

DOG LAND – Incredible vintage post card!!!

I came across “DOG LAND” while searching for old post cards. This makes me absolutely nuts. The Kentucky Fried Chicken, the sign...

October 24, 2010 by denny

Non-Planters Peanut Planter

This is a vintage ceramic planter (or nut/candy dish) that’s shaped like a peanut. But unlike many other such items, this planter wasn...

October 21, 2010 by Douglas Wood

BUNSIZE Hamburger Press

I was attracted to this because of the name but instantly fell in love with the chef and his little ‘stache. I love how his hat fits p...

by denny

Twinkie the Kid

The word “twinkie” doesn’t exactly conjure up images of macho cowboys, but that’s the iconic character the folks at ...

October 20, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Wazee Lounge and Supper Club

“The Wazee” has been a fixture in Denver since 1974. Before it was a restaurant, it was a plumbing supply company. Built in 1910...

by Markydoodle

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Judging CANstruction

I’ve always been intrigued with label design, especially when appearing on cans, as the designer has to take the roundness into consid...

October 18, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Ranch Club

For some reason, the street side windows to this rustic place are shuttered. Seeing people sitting in those windows having a good time could...

October 15, 2010 by Markydoodle

Bacon wrapped egg burritooo

I found this delicious item somewhere on the internet and I feel badly that I am not crediting the cook or the photographer. Be that as it m...

by snappyp

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Fine Art Meets Kitschenette…

Early “Kitschenette” appreciated at the MOMA. Created in 1963 by Tom Wesselmann. A three demensional collage comes to life at th...

by MyFunCloset

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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

Sushi Anyone?

Mmmmm, mmmmm! Who doesn’t love sushi? Sushi sampler plate anyone?? “But Lisa, Sushi isn’t Kitsch. Why are you posting it h...

October 13, 2010 by Lisa Rios