The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

BUNSIZE Hamburger Press

I was attracted to this because of the name but instantly fell in love with the chef and his little ‘stache. I love how his hat fits p...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 50 – August 2010)

Capitol really knew how to promote their artists. This is a rare Bobby Darin, 4 track ep that came with a Scripto Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge...

October 20, 2010 by denny

Twinkie the Kid

The word “twinkie” doesn’t exactly conjure up images of macho cowboys, but that’s the iconic character the folks at ...

by Douglas Wood

Wazee Lounge and Supper Club

“The Wazee” has been a fixture in Denver since 1974. Before it was a restaurant, it was a plumbing supply company. Built in 1910...

by Markydoodle

OWL wall hanging

Found this recently at a Salvation Army store in Pennsylvania. I think it’s made of a thick sort of plastic....

by denny

AWMOK Status After The Spammmm War

Soooo, we’re almost there. I don’t know how the spam attack was unleashed but it hit both the Museum here and my Kitsch O’...

October 19, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 43 – August 2010)

It was Allee who recently told me about MeshuggaMel’s band whose style of music puts a whole new twist on the genre of surf band jams ...

by denny

Cirque Du Ballet in Venice

Confirming Venice, California as one of the funkiest places on the planet is this giant clown in a tutu (or conversely, a ballerina in a clo...

by Douglas Wood

Wippity Wipes -it’s like a spill never happened!

wipe like a towel – dry like chamois – absorb like a sponge...

by kookykitsch

An Avenue of Topiary Trees. Clipsham UK

Yew tree trimming was started by Amos Alexander in 1870 whilst living at the gatehouse. The Forestry commission took over the avenue in 1955...

by shirlie williams

A Sailor Bank for Savings…

Seamen’s Bank for Saving was a popular local bank in NYC decades ago. It was only natural to create a sailor as a savings bank. HeR...

by MyFunCloset

Atomic dishes

I found 6 dinner plates and the tea and saucer set up at a thrift shop in Pennsylvania on a recent trip back home....

by denny

Young Fashionplates

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by oscar

Vintage ceramic RABBIT spoon rest

This was a fabulous $2.00 find at a thrift store in the Philly burbs called “Liberty Thrift Shops”....

October 18, 2010 by denny

It grinds, shreds, cuts and chops…

The surprise was opening the box at this early morning yard sale. First time I ever saw a food processor in a 3″ square box. Worth a s...

by MyFunCloset

Dour Couple Salt & Pepper Shakers

This odd couple is a refreshing antidote to the numerous “cheerful” salt and pepper shakers that grace our kitchens. Found them ...

by Douglas Wood

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AWMOK.COM painted wooden hanger

I was doodling….....

by denny

Mopping Up Spam….

Just a quick note to say that 97,000 tons of spam hit The Kitschenette and my Kitsch O’ The Day blog over the last couple of days. Con...

October 16, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 42 – August 2010)

These incredible ceramic busts greet you when entering “Willis Wonderland” and sit next to each other on the coffee table. Beaut...

October 15, 2010 by denny

Ranch Club

For some reason, the street side windows to this rustic place are shuttered. Seeing people sitting in those windows having a good time could...

by Markydoodle

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Bacon wrapped egg burritooo

I found this delicious item somewhere on the internet and I feel badly that I am not crediting the cook or the photographer. Be that as it m...

by snappyp

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Fine Art Meets Kitschenette…

Early “Kitschenette” appreciated at the MOMA. Created in 1963 by Tom Wesselmann. A three demensional collage comes to life at th...

by MyFunCloset

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Sassy Doll

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by oscar

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Mini Wooden Bowling Pin Trophies

I came across this display board of mini bowling pin awards at a local indoor flea market. I’m so tempted to go back and get these as ...

by denny