The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

More Albertville, Alabama

Happy to report that Albertville Alabama has bounced back from tornados of 2010 and 2011. Nothing has changed. Rock + Roll, Auction, Gospel ...

May 26, 2012 by Julie Brumlik

Portobello Market, London

On Saturday my daughter Wendy and I went up to London and visited Portobello Market, it was as expected very crowded, but the sun shone and ...

April 26, 2012 by shirlie williams

Beer Bottle Bar Guy

Found this Beer Bottle sculpture at an antique shop.. it looks like a real beer bottle, but I think it’s some kind of metal. It̵...

April 24, 2012 by Nessa

Vintage Robot “inspired” Gum Ball Machine

This belongs to a friend of mine who was gracious enough to let me photograph some of their kitsch and collectables. I believe this emits ...

April 17, 2012 by denny

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Pretty Woman Knee Highs- Kitsch at the Supermarket while September Played!

As I darted out of the grocery store line because I had forgotten paper napkins, what to my wondering ears should I hear, but strains of &...

April 12, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

Santa says Happy Easter

Today we went to Cheddar Gorge, in Somerset, one of the shops they have is a Christmas Shop that is open all year, today Santa was seen spor...

April 9, 2012 by shirlie williams

Hicksville Trailer Palace

Somewhere in California between Yucca City and Joshua Tree National Park off of a dirt road out in the middle of nowhere you’ll the Hicksv...

April 4, 2012 by Michael Ely

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Sooty ,Sweep and Soo

While in Devon, I spotted this outside an amusement arcade, it was such a gem , I wanted to take it home and care for it, rather than it bei...

by shirlie williams

Window Shopping In Austria

On our Austrian Holiday it was hard to resist the huge window displays of Austrian Souvenirs on offer, the first picture is of Karl’s ...

March 31, 2012 by shirlie williams

WHO LEFT THE LIGHTS ON…

WHO LEFT THE LIGHTS ON… Same time, same place… I think you should be best friends with this dealer. Their lighting, along...

March 28, 2012 by k2dtw

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NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN…

NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN…. This was a all vintage typewriter booth at the NY Pier Show!! So beautiful, every size, every co...

March 27, 2012 by k2dtw

A APPLE A DAY…

A APPLE A DAY… This pair of BRIGHT RED Apple lights were hanging in a booth at the NY Pier show last weekend. I was beside myself th...

March 24, 2012 by k2dtw

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Advertising Cow

In Independence, Oregon, there is a full size model of a cow on the sidewalk in front of a cattle supply store. The owner of the store has d...

March 23, 2012 by Bob Ramsdell

Job search

I think I have the perfect skills for this job. I love ice cream and all that goes with it. Especially the ice cream cone mask....

March 1, 2012 by snappyp

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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...

February 10, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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The British Telephone Box Has A New Use

Here in the UK, we are very fond of our Iconic red Telephone Boxes, people try to think of many ways to save them from destruction, and we h...

February 9, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 145

I am soooooo jealous over this that I can’t even see straight!...

January 6, 2012 by denny

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Scary Lamp

Saw this lamp at a local (here at my parents) thrift shop. These lamps remind me of the lamps one would see in the windows of some homes in ...

January 3, 2012 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 137

This absolutely has me flipping out!!! This childrens, coin operated rocket is in Allee’s storage unit. I’d kill to put this...

December 30, 2011 by denny

Donuts & Liquors

If you are ever in Lockeford, CA (near Lodi), make sure you stop in at Lockeford Donuts. It’s exactly what it says it is! Not only do ...

December 29, 2011 by Cheetah Velour

Christmas cheese – some ornaments

Now selling for 50 cents....

December 24, 2011 by denny

Yarn display from the Christmas Tree Shop

I took this picture recently at the Christmas Tree Shop. I turned around and found myself inspired by this massive basket of yarn. I love th...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 124

I need to have this! I’ll be hitting the jealous button over this kitsch!...

December 13, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 109

I have no idea how Allee ended up with a complete card full of these rings?...

November 21, 2011 by denny