The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Gigantic Bush trimmed to resemble a WHALE

This hedge sits out front of a bed n’ breakfast in Chatham. The best part of it is visible here in this photo…....

by denny

LOLLI PLOP – kids toy from 1962

I absolutely had fit when I saw this toy. I snatched it up immediately (for $5.00) and couldn’t wait to share this with everyone here....

by denny

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Dennys Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 44 – August 2010)

These are Italian made ashtrays. They can be seen in the background of many posts here at awmok.com. Campadari Reggiani – made n Italy...

October 29, 2010 by denny

Saguaro Jack-o’-lantern

Just wanted to wish you, Allee, and everyone else a very happy Halloween from Tucson!...

by Michael Ely

Atomic era sugar bowl

Found this at “Liberty Thrift Shop” in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. This picture makes it look as if the lid doesn’t match ...

by denny

The French have a word for it MAYONNAISE Best Foods Cookbook

I’m sure they do but I would bet it’s not in the Best Foods Brand cookbook! “recipes from some of the world’s greate...

by kookykitsch

Jean Craig Graduate Nurse by Kay Lyttleton

I love these old covers. I don’t ever recall seeing any nurse that looked this fabulous....

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 54 – August 2010)

“Pickles Is The Best Dog”. This cup and saucer was made by “Bubbles the Artist” in tribute to Allee’s dog R...

October 28, 2010 by denny

Mer-Man

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by oscar

Donkey Salt and Pepper holder

This little brass tone plated donkey (basically a metal frame) was designed to hold a pair of salt and pepper shakers. It is considered a Ha...

by Michael Ely

Knitted hairspray bottle cozy! (this is insane!!)

This is unbelievable. I grabbed this from the “free” table at the Orleans Fire & Rescue thrift shop. I cannot believe someon...

by denny

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Girl in the Peppermint-Striped Socks

Window-shopping at a thrift store on Fairfax in Little Ethiopia…...

by Mark Blackwell

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Happy St. Urho’s Day Pin

This is a small ceramic grasshopper attached to a pin so one could wear this proudly when celebrating St. Urho Day. I found this insane litt...

by denny

Ballerina painting on canvas

I love this mostly because of the insane way her face is painted and the gigantic poofy, pink skirt! This hangs in my bathroom now and that&...

October 27, 2010 by denny

Kid’s top in Engrish with skiing clowns

great kid’s top – perhaps pajamas – that feature clowns skiing and says, among other things “LIVE MOSIC LESSCIN! SET...

by kookykitsch

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Avon BOWLING PIN Perfume

Found this full bottle of perfume for $1.00 and thought it was too good to pass up and purchased it to post here on awmok.com....

by denny

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Comment in Concrete

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by Bob Ramsdell

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HI MISTER! Like a SHOWGIRL for your PERSONAL friend? (vintage ad)

I came across this vintage ad on some wacky blog that features all sorts of these old adverts. This ad kills me for a number of reasons but ...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 53 – August 2010)

I love this brass candle holder that sits above the fireplace at “Willis Wonderland”. Note the ceramic “dice dish” t...

October 26, 2010 by denny

Beautiful Stained Glass Window, a husband’s tribute.

I’d be the first to admit that I am crazy about stained glass. The older ones like this are rich in history. Here you can see one that...

by Markydoodle

Vintage bowling pin ashtray made in Japan

8 inches long and made in Japan. This was a $4.00 purchase at Liberty Thrift Shop in Collegeville PA....

by denny

Sophisticated SIXTIES by Larry Elgart and his orchestra – LP

I love the shaw and the models flawless make-up job but I had no idea just how sophisticated the 60’s were considering I was born in &...

by denny

Esky!

Esky is here, a little on the tired side…yet behind the dyed hair and mustash is the remarkable icon to a time gone by……he...

by selwithdel