The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Nun toothpick holder

This is small, about 4 inches tall and is wood. I am assuming this is used for toothpicks as it is the only thing that I can think of that o...

by denny

Bleu.

1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit. “Somebody should get a picture of that.” I don’t know the history of Bleu. It’s n...

by Markydoodle

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White Tower Burger Buildings!

I just learned about White Tower burgers as I am watching the Blaxploitation film “Detroit 9000” and I believe the picture here ...

April 15, 2011 by denny

Power Glide

I have always been a fan of the ’54 Chevy. Saw one of the survivors this week in Montana. You just have to love a transmission that ...

by Markydoodle

Children’s Rocking Horse Ceramic Planter

So much in this picture. A pill case, hand made ceramic thing, flower dishes in the back, picture frames and a watermelon sculpture. Thi...

by denny

Say “Cheese”!

http://unveiled.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/28/royale-portrait-with-cheese/ Royale (portrait) with cheese In the latest round of royal wedding-rel...

by Pop

Harry Stoneham “I Feel Good, I Feel Funky” (The Funky Hammond)

This makes me very happy....

by denny

The Guardian of the Plastic Pineapples

I only have 2 plastic pineapples, they are very expensive to purchase now days..and this is the guardian of them Princess Bobo of Boboland ,...

by shirlie williams

The Kitty 14 x 11 (a painting by Denny)

This painting was pretty much inspired by an encounter I had with the cats at “Willis Wonderland”. I had no idea when I picked...

by denny

8 comments

Fresh-Ups – Facial Wipes (1960’s advertisement)

If this product means that we would always shine like this after using it I would fill my cabinets with them....

by denny

Plastic Flower Sculpture

Stands about a foot tall and could be yours for $1.00....

April 14, 2011 by denny

Michigan Central Depot Station (built in 1913)

Came across this amazing bit of architecture in Dearborn which is on the outskirts of downtown. It’s breathtaking and I would have g...

by denny

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A sound investment from Chinatown

I keep all my money in elastic bands!...

by suzette

THE COLOR PURPLE…..ICE CREAM

I think it piss God off if you see the color purple ice cream and don’t eat it. ……….hmmmmmmmmmm where have I heard t...

by snappyp

Vegetable People

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by samseptic

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Bread crust necklace

He made the necklace by eating out the center and now he is stuck with the crust necklace. I told him he should make more and sell the...

by Pigmy Will

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 121 – August 2010)

Golf club bottle opener! I believe this is a dog ring holder? Motor City baby! Storage for these fabulous aluminum drink stirrers. Beatnik w...

April 13, 2011 by denny

Household repair made easy

So happy there is a Sailmakers needle. No home should be without one....

by suzette

Leaping, Flying Dancers

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by samseptic

70´s Hawaiian Dress

This original 70´s dress I bought on Ebay for only 1 €. It was all new and fits like it was made for me, so very comfy!...

by BeeJay

Elwood Bar & Grille in downtown Detroit

Gorgeous little eatery in downtown Detroit that was located not far from where I was staying. My first day in Detroit, Ernie and I took of...

by denny

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Creepy Banana sculpture

This is a new kind of talent. I usually eat my bananas. I’m thinking that the fork was one of the sculpting tools used hear- for t...

by snappyp

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 126 – August 2010)

One of Allee’s most cherished sets of coffee cups. Love the ball for a handle! These really are a gorgeous set! Double-sided shot glas...

April 12, 2011 by denny

Fake Nougat

I love fake food, this nougat was in a seaside sweet shop window, made from wood and then painted.I really like the Tutti Frutti look one at...

by shirlie williams