The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

“Welcome to your new home”…

As I jump into my pre-spring cleaning and attack this kitchen display of vintage kitchen tools and knick-knacks, I thought I’d snap ph...

February 19, 2012 by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 178

Allee and her dishes! The first and last photo are my all-time favorite atomic themed dishes!...

February 12, 2012 by denny

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Industrial Surreal: 1956 GM Motorama Video

Motorama continues to please in the 50’s. Very long, but oh so Motorama....

by Markydoodle

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 177

The most stunning set of dinnerware I have ever seen. Allee, what is that peach colored, ash tray looking piece in the second photo? Is ...

February 11, 2012 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 176

I love this Applique’ tumbler set. SO rare when you find this fabulous cups in a complete set AND with the original storage rack....

February 10, 2012 by denny

Tupperware World Headquarters – A Must Visit

Two of our favorite central Florida attractions are within a stones throw of each other on the old Orange Blossom Trail – aka Route 17...

by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Chili-ing At Chili John’s

It’s rare I have a weekday that’s not stuffed with work, a mish-mash of songwriting, blogging, curating, working on my next live...

February 7, 2012 by Allee Willis

Eyes On Breakfast

You are not alone……...

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 161

Allee uses all sorts of household utensils to create art....

February 6, 2012 by denny

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Plastic is Perfect…1955 flooring ads

Along came plastic flooring in the mid 1950’s. This “Better Homes and Gardens magazine” changed the way the “modern&...

by MyFunCloset

No, thanks. I’ll just grab some chips and guacamole.

Who says kitsch and Super Bowl Sunday aren’t compatible? Check out this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Wings Cupcakes… http://www....

February 4, 2012 by Douglas Wood

Confusing Washcloth

I recently purchased this package of washcloths at a dollar-type store & no, I am not going to use it. I bought it strictly for the amaz...

January 31, 2012 by Cheetah Velour

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Dinosaurs are Great for Rings and Things!

Ask and ye shall receive! I’ve been using this Moldarama dinosaur to hold my rings when I do the dishes ever since we got married (com...

January 26, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Cake Sponges

I don’t know about you but anytime I’ve tried to use a sponge made out of this kind of super-aerated foam I may as well be drag...

January 23, 2012 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 162

I think this is pretty fantastic....

by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 159

I found this in one of the drawers in Allee’s office. I can’t figure out if this had a lid at one time or what but I do love t...

January 22, 2012 by denny

Yarn Ball Teapot

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Vintage CERAMIC (male and female) CHEF Jewelry Holders – a matching set

About 8 inches long. I almost had a fit when I found these. I rarely get a set of something so cheap. These beauties were $6.99 a piec...

January 21, 2012 by denny

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My 1950’s Waffle Iron

This is one of the only things I will actually cook myself, waffles. I found this waffle iron at the Melrose & Fairfax flea market for $...

January 20, 2012 by denny

LOT of 4 magnets I found for 25 cents each at a church thrift shop….

These can fit in the palm of your hand and must have been a home-made craft project. UNDERTALL? Excuse me? Now this message really does ...

January 13, 2012 by denny

Allee Willis’ Trip O’ The Day – Koffee Klatch In Monterey

A few weeks ago, on the dawn of Hanukah, me, Snappy P a.k.a. Prudence Fenton, and Wendy Goldman-Rohm hopped into the mustache van and headed...

January 12, 2012 by Allee Willis

A Belated Christmas Miracle! Santa Claus S & P Brothers Reunited!

It was a Christmas miracle, I tell ya! We have had one lone Santa Clause salt and/or pepper shaker in our collection for a while now, but lo...

January 10, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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BRead plate with a cherry on it

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January 6, 2012 by denny

Ceramic Vegetable Wall Hangings

These too are home made. Got these 2 pieces at the dump. Corn with painted on rotten spots. Onions....

December 29, 2011 by denny