The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Household Accessories

Doll Toilet Paper Cozy

The crocheted doll toilet paper cozy…Found this at my Girlfriend, Sophia’s Yardsale in Valley Village…just had to share it...

October 23, 2009 by Ester Goldberg

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Form Before Multi-function

This combination lamp/clock/cigarette lighter is multi-tasking its little heart out. From the Venetian blind shade down to the working cigar...

October 22, 2009 by Tacky Julie

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Take the Plunge

This white bathroom plunger has rice in its handle, and bride and groom figures on the top. The rubber is white, which automatically makes i...

by Tacky Julie

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Joan Crawford’s post-Mildred Pierce Coffee mug

This mug is almost as Kitsch as Joan’s 1971 book “My Way of Life”...

October 21, 2009 by Tom Gregory

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FAB COCKTAIL SHAKERS

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October 20, 2009 by SUSAN

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Beatnick Cigarette Holder

For the hep cats…. Found some years ago in small Kitschy store in Nor Cal…...

by Bren

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50’s Golf Ball Letter Opener

Belonged to my husbands father, who was a golf champion in the 50’s before it was “cool”…....

by Bren

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Harley Phone

Found by my mother, in her travels…...

by Bren

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Corny Salt and Pepper Shakers

When I was a kid growing up in the rural midwest in the 60’s, and sweet corn was “in season,” we would have entire meals c...

October 19, 2009 by Markydoodle

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Shell Lamp

This shell lamp lights up at night and gives the room a nice glow. I found it in a thrift shop for under $5.00!...

by lolashmola

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Flamingo Tin

I found this tin in my girlfriend’s house, she was going to throw it away! I said no way! I grabbed it and ran :-)...

by lolashmola

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LUCITE Grapes

FIND OF THE WEEK. There is no such thing as a bad thrift shop! 3 out of 4 times you go and Nothing. But don’t give up! Found these 2 f...

October 17, 2009 by JackFondue

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The Coaster Sensation

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by kookykitsch

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Half Chicken, Half Cow Creamer

This little Chicken Cow – or should I say CowCock – has had a hard life, with chips on her comb and ear. This object is also a h...

by DangerDogs

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CERAMIC SOMBRERO CHIP AND DIP HAT

Can you ever have too many Sombrero Serving Hats? All are hand made and signed and dated on the bottom. The only problem is storing them saf...

October 16, 2009 by JackFondue

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1970s White Vinyl Agent 99 Telephone Purse

I bought this purse at a yard sale down the street from my house about 15 years ago for $2.00 along with a buttload of Desert Rose dishes fo...

October 15, 2009 by James Blond, Secret Agent

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Grassy Charging Station (a vacay for your gizmos!)

Not only can you adorn your home/office (or car!) with real artificial grass, your gadgets will be comfortable and attractive while they cha...

by Pop

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Cocktail Tumblers’ SWEATERS. Oh, my drink is getting too cold.

Again- what does this mean that they were making sweaters and jockstraps for the cocktail tumblers?Was the cocktail a grown up kind of doll?...

October 12, 2009 by snappyp

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hairy scary doll face tissue box holder

Really don’t know what to say about why someone would want to dress up their tissue box with this scary, hairy doll faced tissue cover...

by kookykitsch

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Jockstraps for cocktail tumblers!

Okay these are from the days when everyone worshiped their cocktails so much that they had to dress them up. I call these jockstraps for coc...

by snappyp

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It’s time for a Fresca!

A classic diner clock, here exhorting us to enjoy sugar free Fresca. I like this clock for a few reasons – most importantly, it works....

by MeshuggaMel

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Madonna Inn AshtrayX

I don’t have to tell any self-respecting Kitsch lover about the Parthenon of Kitsch, the Madonna Inn, in San Luis Obispo, California. ...

by Allee Willis

Half a cup

There’s nothing like a pun that involves physical humor – just ask Carrot Top. There’s a whole genre of “You Asked f...

October 11, 2009 by MeshuggaMel

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Female Beauty Products Wastebasket

I found this trashcan for 99¢ at a thrift shop in Santa Barbara, CA. and it’s been the proud receptacle of Willis waste ever since. I...

October 8, 2009 by Allee Willis

Sit, Rose Marie Wastebasket

As trash cannisters go, Rose Marie has been very loyal. I found her in an alley in Chicago – rusty and cold, but her hairdo stayed str...

by Slazz

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