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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 203

I met Mr. T once and he was very, very cool....

by denny

My final “red” handles (Part 8)

Really not sure what the first tool is. I need your help on this one. Next is an egg beater; I’m thinking the next once is for cutti...

by MyFunCloset

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 202

Incredible plastic or acrylic serving tray. I found an incredible collection of serving trays and tv trays in a drawer in Allee’s of...

March 5, 2012 by denny

Amazing Ceramic Veggie Pixie Condiment Containers!

I died over this one. I met up with friend and fellow akitschionado Planet Joan today. The time I was there I ran around snapping some p...

by denny

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Close, but not always accurate… (Part 7)

Another red gem from the late 40’s or early 50’s. Though I grew up with a green kitchen timer, the red color was a must add to t...

by MyFunCloset

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Mothers Little Helper

I can hardly believe such an Item was ever produced… Great if you have limited space....

by shirlie williams

Hors D’oeuvre anyone? (Part 6)

No party is complete without hors D’oeuvres cut in every shape, including playing card symbols. Each cutter is only about an inch in s...

March 4, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Girlfriend Trophy

I was amazed when I saw this, it slightly freaks me out I have to say…..but having said that I would love to see a wall full, has anyo...

March 3, 2012 by shirlie williams

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More tools for every job (Part 5)

OK this one is easy. I know what these tools do, though I admit, kneading dough is not anything I’ve done. Well maybe in home economic...

by MyFunCloset

Every tool had a purpose back then (Part 4)

With the war over, families were splurging on kitchen gadgets in the late 40’s. Every tool had a purpose. The top two had the bakelite...

March 2, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Tin canisters

These are sitting in my friends kitchen. They are gorgeous and in mint shape....

by denny

Food Choppers 1940’s Style (Part 3)

Two yard sale finds for maybe 25 cents each. I don’t use them. Just love the red handles, adding to my collection. In the process of m...

March 1, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Bakerman Cookie Jar (Part 2)

I love that cookie jar! All big and floppy, like he's made out of dough himself. I like how you have all your old kitchen utensils out o...

February 29, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 196

There is absolutely magic stored in this vintage record carrier. I didn’t think I was permitted to touch something so sacred. I wa...

February 28, 2012 by denny

Sumo support

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

by snappyp

1940s red kitchen accessories (Part 1)

This flour sifter & spoon are actually the start of my red handle kitchen collection. You see, this was in my family’s kitchen in ...

by MyFunCloset

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 195

Stunning....

February 27, 2012 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 193

I was going through Allee’s drawers (okay that doesn’t sound quite right but…) outside and was pretty flipped out over the...

February 26, 2012 by denny

What becomes of a 1955 red step stool…

What becomes of a 1955 red step stool. The bottom photo shows an ad when it was selling brand new in a 1955 Better Homes and Garden mag I po...

by MyFunCloset

“Help Yourself”…

I arrived an hour into the tag sale yesterday morning, and this was overlooked! Just 10 cents, which was an unusually low price for any sa...

February 25, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonerland” – July 2011 – Part 191

The white chairs are some of my favorites at Willis Wonderland....

February 23, 2012 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonerland” – July 2011 – Part 190

The best poolside chairs ever are at Willis Wonderland....

February 22, 2012 by denny

PINK FLAMINGO….

This Pink Flamingo Chalk is a Wall Hanging… I don’t think it was a Carnival Chalk Prize…I always thought it was a fun k...

by k2dtw

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonerland” – July 2011 – Part 189

Another ceramic planter with q-tips in it....

February 20, 2012 by denny