Created in California, perhaps the early 50’s, this hand painted plate is just as timely today. I love the eyes on the windows, but wi...
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Chip and Dip Cowboy Hat
There’s nothing like eating chips and dips out of a ceramic cowboy hat, adds some Western fun to any party, however I prefer to keep t...
Atomic era sugar bowl
Found this at “Liberty Thrift Shop” in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. This picture makes it look as if the lid doesn’t match ...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 54 – August 2010)
“Pickles Is The Best Dog”. This cup and saucer was made by “Bubbles the Artist” in tribute to Allee’s dog R...
Donkey Salt and Pepper holder
This little brass tone plated donkey (basically a metal frame) was designed to hold a pair of salt and pepper shakers. It is considered a Ha...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Gum Shoe Gum Catcher
What to do with gum when you’re done chewing it or have to get rid of it for whatever reason can be a bit of a muddle if you’ve ...
BUNSIZE Hamburger Press
I was attracted to this because of the name but instantly fell in love with the chef and his little ‘stache. I love how his hat fits p...
Wippity Wipes -it’s like a spill never happened!
wipe like a towel – dry like chamois – absorb like a sponge...
Atomic dishes
I found 6 dinner plates and the tea and saucer set up at a thrift shop in Pennsylvania on a recent trip back home....
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Judging CANstruction
I’ve always been intrigued with label design, especially when appearing on cans, as the designer has to take the roundness into consid...
Vintage ceramic RABBIT spoon rest
This was a fabulous $2.00 find at a thrift store in the Philly burbs called “Liberty Thrift Shops”....
It grinds, shreds, cuts and chops…
The surprise was opening the box at this early morning yard sale. First time I ever saw a food processor in a 3″ square box. Worth a s...
Dour Couple Salt & Pepper Shakers
This odd couple is a refreshing antidote to the numerous “cheerful” salt and pepper shakers that grace our kitchens. Found them ...
Bacon wrapped egg burritooo
I found this delicious item somewhere on the internet and I feel badly that I am not crediting the cook or the photographer. Be that as it m...
Fine Art Meets Kitschenette…
Early “Kitschenette” appreciated at the MOMA. Created in 1963 by Tom Wesselmann. A three demensional collage comes to life at th...
Royal Star Glow China – gravy boat
My favorite set of dishes so I am always happy to find pieces to increase the collection. This was $1.00....
WE REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN YOU DIDN’T HAVE A POT TO HISS IN mug
“WE REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN YOU DIDN’T HAVE A POT TO HISS IN” featuring two hissing snakes but no pot....
NEW! 1950s Plastic Food Storage…
Early plastic designers were full of creativity. I think this was the earilest of the Tupperware storage containers. Both the top and bowl h...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 45 – August 2010)
We all need one of these! Once again I was so over come with excitement that I forgot to take a picture of the actual item. This set of dire...
Modern Wall Clock & Timer Combo…
The Museum of Modern Art in NYC has a great retro kitchen exhibit on display now. Flash was not allowed. The color is a soft turquoise blue ...
Parade of Plates
I recently happened across this pretty tasty display of old diner and hotel plates, many of them western-themed, at Track 16 Gallery in Sant...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Mayonnaise Case
This is one of the craziest and most spectacular products I’ve ever seen. It’s a Mayonnaise Case, made in Japan. You flip the li...
Nacho and Salsa serving dish sombrero
This was something I didn’t even bother to take home from the dump. It stayed behind and as soon as I was done photographing it, someo...
Breaking Bacon Batter Blaster Bulletin!
This one simply speaks for itself. But if you wanna know more go here: http://gizmodo.com/5647501/the-future-of-pancakes-is-in-a-spraycan-an...
Walnut Salt & Pepper Shakers
Loved these salt & peper shakers made out of real walnuts – at the Alameda Point Antiques Fair...













