The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Motion Lamps

I have always loved motion lamps beginning with the lamps made in the 1950’s by Econolite and L. A. Goodman, lamps featuring waterfall...

by Michael Ely

A-LO-HA…

AA-LO-HA This kitschy skinny brim hat is from Hawaii…no honest…smile.. The hat and the hat band are all straw, the little Hula d...

by k2dtw

The Mirror At The Pokey-Dot

I will definitely go back and take some better pictures of this, but this is a “hand mirror” in the on the wall in the Ladies...

by Nessa

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“Up Shit Creek: A Collection of Horrifyingly True Wilderness Toilet Misadventures”

This is a book written by a river guide who works in the Western U.S. He has seen so many horror stories over the years involving camp toile...

by epistrophy

RENEW Toilet Paper

This roll of toilet paper was in a room I stayed at at hampton inn in kalamazoo, mi, where i was attending a toy show. The toilet paper is g...

by DetroitKent

White Castle’s Original slider–scented candle

“It’s just what every Jew wants for Hanukkah: a burning clump of wax that smells like tiny burgers. “With eight nights of ...

by kookykitsch

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 73 – August 2010)

Okay, my Allee Willis foot obsession all started when I looked down at her feet one day and remarked “you have the most beautiful feet...

December 2, 2010 by denny

NOW, GO CAT GO…

NOW, GO CAT GO…. Well, it’s one for the money … This is a bottle of Blue Suede Shoe Dressing, I flipped when I found it. I...

by k2dtw

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1950’s Pyrex Refrigerator Bowls

This is a 4 piece set of vintage Pyrex refrigerator bowls, just the right sizes for dinner leftovers, two small bowls, one medium bowl and o...

by Michael Ely

6 comments

For When You Need to Eat A Dozen Eggs at Once

Well, here it is; the plate that hold a dozen eggs. It appears that only 1 out of eleven stayed behind to guard the rest of his yet-to-hatch...

by windupkitty

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A Fashionable Chopper Hopper…

I think they made his and her chopper hoppers to avoid a mix-up. I found this a few years ago at a yard sale. No it’s not for me. I pa...

by MyFunCloset

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Gum Parker

A gift brought home from a business trip when I was a kid, this Gum Parker has been with me a long time. I used it a few times before figuri...

by Nessa

By Her Majesty’s Kitschy Request: George Hamilton

Would it be possible for Allee to knight folks for kitsch factor, somewhere near the head of the line waiting fot the shoulder tap of her gl...

by StoryTroy

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Rolls Royce Moustache Coffee Cup

I always wondered whether or not people actually used these cups. Found this at the dump. Sorry for the dirt, I didn’t have a chance t...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 72 – August 2010)

I’m italian so there’s no doubt I would absolutely be willing to try this product out. I wish we had these when I was a youngste...

December 1, 2010 by denny

My High School Senior Photo 1971

Thought I share my senior pic too. I grew up near the beach in Southern California and we would put lemon juice in our hair to get blonde hi...

by Michael Ely

1950’s Pyrex Bowls in Every Kitchen

These bowls were usually found in most every kitchen in the 1950’s. The primary colors of Pyrex bowls held their rich colors until dis...

by MyFunCloset

1933 – Hollywood Cocktails

I picked up this recipe book a few years ago at an estate sale. It is a real piece of history! Great graphics and great recipes and a perfec...

by Nessa

17 comments

Vintage Bar Ware

All my bar ware comes from my favorite Goodwill for about a buck a each, The frosted glass with the leave motif I recently saw at an expensi...

by Dennis