The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

La Cucaracha!

Everyone has their own opinion on “la cucaracha” – waterbug – palmetto bug – cock roach…..But I think th...

by silverbreeze

4 comments

Dinah Shore Cook Book

I am to young to have been a fan of Dinah Shore the singer – but I was and still am a fan of Dinah Shore the talk show host – th...

by rustyamo

8 comments

Beaded Wallet

This beaded wallet reads genuine leather on the inside. Nowhere does anything say that anymore? That was the whole kitsch factor for me, bes...

by leebamarks

Happy Sculpture

This sculpture of the photographer was from Los Olivos, CA. I LOVE photography so that just made me happy. All the sculptures were wonderful...

by holly

Capt’n Elmer’s SEAFOOD Restaurant (in Orleans, MA on Cape Cod)

Main entrance. Lobster traps purely for roof display with 5 plastic lobsters attached. Sign close to the road with a rusty anchor. Sign on t...

by denny

1975 Sears Catalog

I really, really wish I owned everything in this catalog....

by jack

5 comments

Franco American Louie Anderson “Life with Louie” Shaped Pasta in Can

Nothing says appetizing like this can of “Life with Louie” Franco American pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce. 1999. It...

by kookykitsch

Owl Necklace

My grandmother used to wear this pendant all the time. I think it is totally kitsch....

February 1, 2010 by leebamarks

7 comments

Ann-Margret Canada Dry

In 1968 Ann-Margret had her very first TV special in December on CBS -the sponser of the special was Canada Dry – she filmed comercial...

by rustyamo

Kennedy Half Dollar Chair

Chair spotted in a hotel in the Beverly/La Cienega area — made completely of welded Kennedy Half Dollars and wire....

by StoryTroy

The Flying Nun Board Game

The original Flying Nun Board Game. Yes, it’s Sally Field as Sister Bertril flying high over the Convent San Tanco. Who knows if she i...

by stevenw

Jerry Williams, “Number One” video

OMG. Look at the way they move....

by denny

4 comments

Degree Delicious Bliss perfume – “Exquisite scents. Exceptional protection”

Who wouldn’t want to wear a fine fragrance by the makers of womens’ deodorant – “Exquisite scents. Exceptional prote...

by kookykitsch

60’s kosher sign

I found this kosher sign in a thrift shop on Fairfax about 20 years ago. It was exactly like the one my mom had in our kitchen in the 60R...

by leebamarks

oxymoron, I dare say

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by holly

The Search For The Kitschiest Valentine’s Day Anything CONTEST!

Holidays, especially Valentine’s Day, bring out the kitsch in everyone and everything. I’m especially partial to this little tuf...

by Allee Willis

The Eternalheir Singers “Reaching Out To Jesus” LP

Sorry folks, this is not as big a pic as I would have hoped. Another posed child that looks fake....

January 31, 2010 by denny

“The Kush”, as seen on markandbrian.com

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by NoelVento

Polka Dot Drinking Glasses

Found this set of 4 in a church thrift shop here called “Joan of Arc”....

by denny

Alberto Camerini- Rock’n’ Roll Robot video

It is enough kitsch?? he’s an italian singer of the ’80… enjoy! :)...

by passauer

Muffler Car

This car was owned by a muffler shop owner in Paradise, CA. It was driven in parades for many years....

by Bob Ramsdell

Men’s Shoes

I think the brand is Bottellini. I am not sure of the date but anyway, I still felt compelled to snap this pic....

January 30, 2010 by denny

1972 Rod Stewart on cover of Rolling Stone

What was this art director thinking??? Draw your own conclusion. What’s with the hands? The leopard print suit? Isn’t that a hea...

by MyFunCloset

The Now Generation “Come Together” inspirational LP

Hair....

by denny