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Land of the Giants Lunchbox

This is one of my favorite lunchboxes (manufactured by Aladdin). “Land of the Giants” was a science fiction TV show (1968 –...

by Michael Ely

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Mispackaged Chuckwagon Airstream Combination Salt & Pepper Shaker

. It’s no secret that one of my favorite genres of Kitsch is when something goes tragically wrong in the manufacturing process of the ...

by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 14

This was done by Mark Blackwell. The following info I nabbed from Allee’s page as I was having a time of it remembering who did this. ...

July 13, 2010 by denny

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Kleanser Kate

Kate, for shaking out your “Kleanser” and kleansing things, I suppose. Spotted at an antique shop, priced at a lot more than I w...

by Nessa

kitschy post its

I guess I could use post its like everyone else. They come in many colors. But why when the universe supplies this sentient plaster cast owl...

by john switzer

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Mislabeled Orange Measuring Cups

Because of their perfect shape and glowing color the orange has captured the imagination of designers since the beginning of time. In this c...

July 12, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 12

As some of you may or may not know, Allee was friends with Dusty and even wrote some songs for her such as “Send It To Me” from ...

July 11, 2010 by denny

Rabid Squirrel Dresser Caddy

This ceramic squirrel is so shiny that my camera could hardly handle the gloss! He is WEIRD. I am crazy about him. Presumably not a planter ...

by Nessa

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 11

These light up foot stools make me absolutely nuts! I have been on the hunt since seeing these. Who wouldn’t want one of these? I phot...

July 10, 2010 by denny

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Wow – groovy grandma’s wallpaper

This is the wallpaper in my grandmother’s kitchen in New Rochelle, NY. She and my grandfather designed the home, with my mother’...

by MeshuggaMel

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More Planters

I actually own the planter on the right, but it’s boxed up and I can’t find it right now, so here are two of them spotted at an ...

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 10

This kitchen made me absolutely bonkers! What a better way to enjoy pie and lots of it! This is another place (the pink booth) that I did no...

July 9, 2010 by denny

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Gigantic Tin Serving Platter/Tray

I found this at the dump and will most likely use it to store painting supplies on as I highly doubt I will eat off this piece. I love the f...

by denny

Alvar Aalto vase

Alvar Aalto vase by Iittala Finland “Alvar Aalto made waves in the 1930s when the now iconic Aalto vase was first presented at the Par...

by giolovesyou

Owls on high…. shelf

Have you ever noticed that if you spend so much time around someplace it becomes normal? And then only later do you realize how offbeat it i...

by MeshuggaMel

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland – part 9

Fabulous plates by “Bubbles the Artist”. The atomic coffee table makes me crazy as well. On top are some african chalk (I think)...

July 8, 2010 by denny

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Vintage “JFK” Salt & Pepper Shaker

this vintage JFK S&P shaker was unfortunately broken by my little ones, so i glued it back together, however not so well done, but i sti...

by christine z.

Jam Kid

Nobody wanted this Jam Kid but me, because he has a big crack down the side of his face. I always love the underdog, so a cracked-face jam p...

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 8

A nice arrangement of kitsch decorating a table outside! Dig the acrylic grapes and little statue. And the winner is…….Allee Wil...

July 7, 2010 by denny

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Vintage Electrolux Ashtray

Vintage “Electrolux” Ashtray which was given out as a sales award for the top “Door to Door Vacuum Cleaner Salesmen”...

by christine z.

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Kitty Lamp

These lamps light up my life. I bought them several years ago, and they have endured many a twist and turn....

by Omahamama

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Atomic White Bowl

It’s not often I get excited by a dish or bowl that’s solid white. It seems like such a missed opportunity for self-expression v...

by Allee Willis