The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Turkey Gravy Boat

I did not buy this. This is a gravy boat made in Italy....

September 26, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Bagels and lox in Texas, 1979

Every Sunday morning growing up the ritual was to go with my dad to the deli and buy bagels, lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and white f...

by Allee Willis

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Farmer Pig cookie jar

American Bisque Farmer Pig cookie jar with Straw Hat. I think he’s adorable!! Instead of cookies, I put our Nespresso coffee capsules ...

September 24, 2010 by christine z.

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1960s Woodgrain Tiki Mugs

Wow, I had a complete double-take moment seeing these at my local flea market. Of all the different “genres” of kitsch I guess t...

September 23, 2010 by Ryaan2000

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 19 – August 2010)

I have never seen so many fabulous S & P shakers. I used to have some good ones but the ones featured in these pics are out of this worl...

September 20, 2010 by denny

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Rolling Pin Note Holder

Maybe this was made to hold recipes when you cook? First thing I said to myself was “why”?...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Lighted Kosher Sign and Breaking The Fast In Hollywood

One of the most festive nights of the Jewish year is the ‘breaking of the fast’ meal after Yom Kipper, a veritable smorgasbord o...

September 19, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Spooning for you in Tahoe Squirrel Souvenir

Great old googly-eyed measuring spoon holder souvenir...

September 18, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 22 – August 2010)

These are not all of the coffee mugs at “Willis Wonderland” as I can almost guarantee that there are probably many more that are...

September 17, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 21 – August 2010)

I love it that this coffee mug is textured and that the handle is one gigantic pretzel. This is a larger coffee mug and thank god I drink de...

September 16, 2010 by denny

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Barrel Cookie Jar

I didn’t stress about the size of the pic as it is quite obvious what this is. I almost gave into temptation and purchased this until ...

by denny

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Copper Table Valet

I found this at the dump and was instantly taken by the “atomic” style feet. I think I may keep my spare change in this....

September 15, 2010 by denny

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Unemployment and Decoupage

About 12 years ago, in between gigs, I had way too much time on my hands and was actually starting to enjoy not working. One day I started c...

September 14, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 16 – August 2010)

The close up images here are of the incredible floor in the kitchen. This floor was installed by the man who also installed the floors at Ra...

September 13, 2010 by denny

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My Parents’ Fridge

When I was a kid, whenever we went on vacation, my parents would bring back a magnet as a souvenir. Then, when I started road tripping on my...

September 12, 2010 by Nessa

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Chubby Chef Sprinkler

This was labeled as being a “cheese shaker”, but the holes in the top of his hat are so small, there’s no way any cheese w...

September 9, 2010 by Nessa

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Another Hillbilly Mug

Here’s another hillbilly mug, perfect for drinkin’ yer Mountain Dew or what have you… it’s weird to see one of these...

September 7, 2010 by Nessa

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Vogart…for gay kitchen decorations

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by kookykitsch

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Denny’s Adventure’s in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 9 – August 2010)

I’m a huge fan of tourism souvenirs and what’s not love about any vintage kitsch representing the state of Florida? Some of the ...

September 6, 2010 by denny

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The OTHER Breakfast Club (no Ally Sheedy or Emilio Estevez)

I’m not a fan of black memorabilia because it’s so offensive in reinforcing negative stereotypes, but Aunt Jemima is such an ico...

by Douglas Wood

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Kitchen Madonna

I bought this on my first trip to The Brimfield Flea Market....

by Planet Joan

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’50s Brock of California Pottery

I found this Brock of California plate, along with cups and saucers at a yard sale a few years ago. Didn’t know who they were. My rese...

September 5, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Eggs Exotique cookbook

Nothing says fancy better than giving it a French title. Exotic Eggs? Nope… but “Eggs Exotique,” Wow! I’m impressed...

by kookykitsch

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acee blue eagle

At the gas station you could fill er up,check the oil, and get some of those indian glasses[promo 4 a fill up]...

September 3, 2010 by john switzer

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Denny’s Adventures in Prudence Fenton’s “The House of Prudence” (Part 5 – August 2010)

I was flippin’ over this bar. Kidney shaped, black metal. This incredible bar is moderately decorated with some choice pieces of kitsc...

September 2, 2010 by denny

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