The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Household Accessories

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Extendable Fork and Top Chef Masters

Last night I found myself in the middle of another food fest, this time at Ciudad, another one of Top Chef Master competitor Susan Feniger&#...

by Allee Willis

Amish Man Door Knocker

Watch what happens when you lift the black cast iron beard of this vintage Amish Man door-knocker: His eyes open! A clever designer would be...

May 5, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Easter Island “Moai” Tissue Cover

This tissue box cover is in the form of one of the iconic Easter Island faces. The inspired design allows (or should I say “forcesR...

May 4, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Ceramic Hankscraft Automatic Baby Bottle Warmer

There is no date on this. I found this item at the Salvation Army and the only thing it is missing is the top lid of the cardboard box. 6 in...

May 3, 2010 by denny

Genuine Chinese Ice Cubes 1959

Tip’nTwinkle Novelty Item from 1959- “for those who have everything” “makes drinks taste better!”...

May 2, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Toothpick Holder ?

This is such a cute item…underneath the only info is the stamp Foreign…she is about 5 in high and comes apart at the middle, I c...

by shirlie williams

Moose Head Creamer

I’ve seen these out and about but NEVER found one for $5.00! Got this today at a garage sale here on Cape Cod. I wonder if there is a ...

by denny

Bear Souvenir Ashtray

I found this ashtray while going through some of my grandparents’ things. My grandpa used to smoke a pipe but stopped when I was born....

May 1, 2010 by Nessa

Hall USA Ceramic Planter (found at the “dump store”)

I found this at the “dump store” in Harwich, MA. I haven’t yet cleaned it up and I spotted this across the parking lot and...

by denny

Outhouse Salt & Pepper Shakers-“Setters” &”Pointers”

Souvenirs from Big Basin, Calif .Great…unless you need help figuring out which category you fit into....

by kookykitsch

Aeolian Vocalin with records

I just bought this much to the dismay of my partner. Well not really. Things are tight but I have always wanted one of these! I’m a ve...

by denny

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this cheese is waxy

The turtles head comes out and is a cheese knife. Some guerlla mice have invaded the cheese. After the revolution, 3 or 4 mouse families wil...

April 29, 2010 by john switzer

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Parisienne Plate

I believe this is from the 1950’s its called Parisienne, Made in England by Alfred Meakin, I have had it some time found in a Jumble S...

by shirlie williams

Ceramic Swan Planter (found at the “dump store”)

I have 3 of these and this recent acquisition came from the “dump store” that I frequent. I use it as a toothbrush holder. Who...

by denny

Ceramic Oranges for all your condiment needs…..

is This set was spotted at the “Joan of Arc” thrift store. Most likely repro’s (not sure), I was just intent on arranging ...

by denny

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Weiner Dog Dresser Caddy

I’m not sure if somebody has posted one of these already or not, it seems familiar. I found this in a cabinet while going through some...

April 28, 2010 by Nessa

70s triptych

This triptych came from my grandmother’s apartment in Florida. It’s about 7′ square, with wood panels, and it’s heav...

April 27, 2010 by MeshuggaMel

Twin Girl Planters

I bought the first one at a flea market and brought it home and cleaned it up. A few months later, I found the yellow one at a different mar...

by Nessa

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Ships Wheel Coaster Cocktail Set

Not big into the ships wheels but I really like this item. The only exception here is the scary ceramic tile in the middle of it....

by denny