The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The travel section of a rummage sale…

The same recent rummage sale. This was the travel section. I didn’t move a thing. I just snapped away… but I was tempted to buy ...

June 6, 2010 by MyFunCloset

The Girl With The Cart

This one is particularly delicate. Nice lace and gold-flecked details. No gold on the back tire, though....

by Nessa

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The Bagel Family magnets

What do you do with a stale bagel? Make a refrigerator magnet! These homemade little darlings were an instant hit. I needed an idea for Moth...

by Omahamama

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1978 Avon “Weekend Decision Maker” Tai Winds After Shave

On days such as today when it’s sweltering in LA the decision as to what to do over the weekend is always a big deal – sweat to ...

by Allee Willis

Vintage Horny Newlyweds Napkin

I love the bizarre combination of vintage anthropomorphized whimsey with newlywed lust. I think the point this cloth napkin is trying to mak...

by Douglas Wood

Yardley Slicker Lipstick – THE Mod Swinging Londoners MUST HAVE!

Once upon a time my mother, a bleach blond divorcee with a half breed kid, was dating a millionaire from San Marino. She was a teacher and o...

by belindaesq

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Surreal Waste Paper Basket

I was on the way home from the store, when two guys were filling a dumpster with construction debris. This was on top. They were nice enough...

by Planet Joan

Beauty pageant contestant, Stacey Hedger, “Star Wars” trumpet

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by ydnachuk

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Atomic Dishes

I found these while visiting Mom and Dad in PA. These were purchased at a Goodwill store. Dinner plates were 97 cents each, smaller saucers,...

by denny

Pink Swan Lamp From The 40’s

I visiting a friend here in NJ who also loves to collect. This lamp belonged to her Mother. It’s in amazing shape and still works just...

by denny

Still Glowing decades later…

45 years later these snowflake decals still glow in the dark, though the adhering film is dried up. Anyone remember the stick-on stars we us...

June 5, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Lawn Sprinkler Lamp

This is a one-of-a-kind lamp made from found art (created by a local Tucson artist named Lane Patterson). The base consists of two old vinta...

by Michael Ely

Kinda Creepy Kitschy Cat

This kitschy ceramic cat is kind of strange. It’s face is smooth, but the rest of it is covered with these pottery blobs, which are no...

by Nessa

“Season-al” Skillets

Don’t let your eyes deceive you. These are not real skillets, but 5″ (in length) vintage salt and pepper shakers....

by Douglas Wood

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Dean Martin Golf Balls

Here is a box of Dino’s brand golf balls. A “Swingers Dozen”- one for the road. This was a gift to my husband from our bes...

by Planet Joan

Fake Fireplace

This sits in the foyer of the Goodwill I was at here in NJ....

by denny

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Froot Loops Cereal Earrings Misspelled

spelled EROOT LOPCS, very cute...

by kookykitsch

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Contortionist Kite-Flying, String-holding Boy

This is another vintage ceramic piece I bought at California Pottery expert and artist Jack Chipman’s estate sale. I’m pretty su...

June 4, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Golden Egg

This is a 1960’s golden egg toy savings bank from Red Goose Shoes for boys and girls (the store slogan embossed on the egg is: Half th...

by Michael Ely

and the Lord said…Wear Flairs made from Aunt Winnies Dining room

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by Ester Goldberg

Dead Injun Reno, Nevada Flask

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by kookykitsch

Big Boy’s Onion Rings…that’s what I remember

Just love the graphics of the Big Boy logo. I remember the onions ring for 35 cents the most. It was a place to hang out in Jr High. Then th...

by MyFunCloset

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Planters Breed Like Rabbits

This is one of the first planters I ever bought. I really think it’s cute and I keep paint brushes and things in it. I also have anoth...

by Nessa