The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Household Accessories

Napkin Rings

Found these fabulous, plastic napkin rings at the dump....

by denny

Village People Wannabees – Ceramic Planters

No, these are not floats in a West Hollywood Gay Pride parade, they’re vintage (1940’s) Native American ceramic planters. The Mo...

June 8, 2010 by Douglas Wood

My House, My Rules

Another treasure from my grandma’s house. I’ll do as I darn please, and hang kitschy plates on the wall. Love the unnecessary qu...

June 7, 2010 by Nessa

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Steampunk style lamp

Don’t know if this would be considered kitsch or not, but wanted to share this one-of-a-kind steampunk style lamp made from old machin...

by Michael Ely

The Girl With The Cart

This one is particularly delicate. Nice lace and gold-flecked details. No gold on the back tire, though....

June 6, 2010 by Nessa

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Vintage Horny Newlyweds Napkin

I love the bizarre combination of vintage anthropomorphized whimsey with newlywed lust. I think the point this cloth napkin is trying to mak...

by Douglas Wood

Surreal Waste Paper Basket

I was on the way home from the store, when two guys were filling a dumpster with construction debris. This was on top. They were nice enough...

by Planet Joan

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Atomic Dishes

I found these while visiting Mom and Dad in PA. These were purchased at a Goodwill store. Dinner plates were 97 cents each, smaller saucers,...

by denny

Pink Swan Lamp From The 40’s

I visiting a friend here in NJ who also loves to collect. This lamp belonged to her Mother. It’s in amazing shape and still works just...

by denny

“Season-al” Skillets

Don’t let your eyes deceive you. These are not real skillets, but 5″ (in length) vintage salt and pepper shakers....

June 5, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Fake Fireplace

This sits in the foyer of the Goodwill I was at here in NJ....

by denny

Big Boy’s Onion Rings…that’s what I remember

Just love the graphics of the Big Boy logo. I remember the onions ring for 35 cents the most. It was a place to hang out in Jr High. Then th...

June 4, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Planters Breed Like Rabbits

This is one of the first planters I ever bought. I really think it’s cute and I keep paint brushes and things in it. I also have anoth...

by Nessa

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Nautical Inspired nightlite

My Father in-law made this when he was still able to be active. It’s used every evening in this house. Not my thing but he was quite a...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Slim Jims Ashtray

Anyone who knows me would be shocked I’ve never actually tasted a Slim Jim given my proclivity for junk snacks. It isn’t even th...

June 3, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Goldfish Toilet Roll Cover

Sadly I do not own this, I found it while browsing..Its just so cute…...

by shirlie williams

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Skippy Peanut Butter Bear Jar

I have no idea of the year of this jar. It holds dog treats and sits on top of my Mother’s microwave. It’s about 8 inches tall a...

by denny

KITSCH from the KING of ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

KITSCH FROM THE KING OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL This great carry-on/cosmetic bag is covered with 1950’s images of Elvis Presley. The...

June 2, 2010 by k2dtw

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Fuller Table Tidy Crumb Sweeper

I found this for $2.00 in a thrift shop in Norristown PA. “conforms to the high standards expected of all Fuller products”...

by denny

Chip n’ Dip California Pottery Alien Face

This alien face is proof that artists see things that regular folk don’t. The resourceful artist in this case is Jack Chipman, who is ...

June 1, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Ceramic Swan Planter

Found this at the flea market. It’s small, about 4 inches long and in perfect shape. I love the swan ceramics....

by denny

Ceramic Shoe Planter

Found this at the flea market I went to with Mom & Dad. It has no year or manufacturer on it and is about 3 long. I love these little ce...

by denny

Colorado Salt & Pepper Shakers

I didn’t buy these. Spotted these at one of the thrift shops we stopped at....

May 30, 2010 by denny

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Little Tin Snack Bowls

These 6 bowls were found at a local thrift shop for $2.00. I really love the fish and cocktails on the dishes. They are tin....

May 28, 2010 by denny