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Boston Terrier Spice Set

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One of my very favorite Boston Terrier collectibles – I waited a long time to find this on e-bay and probably paid too much, but what ...

May 12, 2010 by daleanne

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Hot plates I picked up at the dump store

Found these 2 at the dump store. I went to the “Plimouth Plantation” and was never so bored in my life and that says a lot as I ...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Market Basket Coffee Can

I love names that are this unassuming. Market Basket Coffee. But who wants their coffee to taste like a market basket when you think about i...

by Allee Willis

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Head Nut Desk Accessory

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These kind of joke desk accessories, along with their companion sculptures of young kissing boys and girls, wide eyed pups and inspirational...

May 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Toothpick Charlie

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Throughout the 1960’s and 70’s, toothpick holders were one of the state souvenir items of choice. Though Toothpick Charlie is de...

by Allee Willis

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Disco Fever Lunchbox ‘N Thermos

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I love anything Disco. What I love even more is when popular crazes are borrowed from and replicated as close as they can possibly come with...

by Allee Willis

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Catchers Mitt For Spit Ball Gum

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Poised to catch chewing materials when your mouth must be otherwise occupied these ceramic gum catchers had their heyday in the 1960’s...

by Allee Willis

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High Heel Bottle Opener

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Bottle openers have captured the minds of designers since the Crown Cork metal bottle cap was patented by William Painter in 1892. This ladi...

by Allee Willis

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Cowboy Hat Ashtray

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Cowboy hat ashtrays had their heyday in the 1950’s. Made of tin, the dings and dents in this one make it more actual hat-like so I acc...

by Allee Willis

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Come ‘n Get It BBQ Apron

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Look how proud “I’m The Chef” is of his well seasoned steaks! This apron is speckled with the residue of much pit grease b...

by Allee Willis

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Thong Coasters

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Oftentimes, despite having been handed a coaster, drunk guests miss the mark and their glass leaves a big white circle on your favorite tabl...

by Allee Willis

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Blue Jean Pitcher

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Blue jeans were SO popular in the 70’s they not only were wrapped around every inappropriate body shape imaginable but also around eve...

by Allee Willis

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Dr. Martin Luther King Matches

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I have tons of MLK memorabilia – busts, rugs, pens, cufflinks, ashtrays – but this book of matches is one of my favorites. Comes...

by Allee Willis

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Disco Luggage

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Fits just enough polyester for the weekend. Very rare Disco collectible though I’ve managed to find 3 pieces over the years: http://al...

by Allee Willis

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Disco Dancer Keyring

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3″ round tortoise shell plastic keyring from 1979 with grooves like a vinyl record and raised gold Disco dancers whose silhouettes loo...

by Allee Willis

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Lawrence Welk Accordion Vase

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One of the most spectacular examples of television Kitsch are reruns of The Lawrence Welk Show, 1955 to ’82, on PBS. My favorites are ...

by Allee Willis

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Plate

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From my very own Kitschen Wall. A handsome Mountie who’s Provincially surrounded....

by Zeppy

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This is the way we dry our hair!

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Looks like Ostrich and Alligator too!...

by Zeppy

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Fabulette – The Back Zipper’s Assistant

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My Aunt Betsy gave me this little Fabulette a few years back. You attach one end to your back zipper before putting on your dress....

by Planet Joan

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Liberace Mug

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I bought this Liberace mug at the first Hollywood estate sale I went to when I moved to LA in the late 70’s. I think Jack Hellman, the...

by Allee Willis

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“Handsome Herman” ceramic mug

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I found this at the Salvation Army, $1.99 purchase and made by the Phaltzfraff Pottery Company in York, PA. I can’t make out what the ...

by denny

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Space Boy with milk and cookies….

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This was part of my cousin’s house clean out last year. I’m thinkin’ late 50’s when the space program started, stand...

by MyFunCloset

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Scented Light Bulbs

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These “Light Scents” scented light bulbs were a gift from a great friend. They are orange Blossom and Pine scented tablets that ...

May 10, 2010 by Planet Joan

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Lonely Fondue Party

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Everyone knows fondue is a kitschy food, but I’ve never seen a fondue party quite as lonely as the one pictured on this tray. I found ...

by Nessa

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Set of Cocktail Tumblers with wheat design (set of 8)

This set came from the dump store....

by denny

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