The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Clown Riding Elephant Light Switch Cover

I’m always on the lookout for interesting plastic, whimsical light switch covers. I found two (at the same shop) recently on a trip ...

June 23, 2011 by kookykrafts

where did I put that rocket?

The 4th of July is almost upon us.Time to start thinking about fireworks.Now where is that mondo bottle rocket I had left from last year? I ...

June 22, 2011 by john switzer

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Horsie Planter

This little horsie planter is made out of a flat finish porcelain I think. I particularly like this style of baby planters as they are ve...

by kookykrafts

Wigwams, Part 2

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June 21, 2011 by Rusty

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Wigwam Motel on Route 66, CA

Last Saturday night my friend, Chris Nichols, threw a party at The Wigwam on Route 66 in San Bernadino, CA. With no traffic it’s still...

June 20, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Messerschmitt Cabin Scooter

This car UNFORTUNATELY isn´t mine, but I have to post it, cause I almost fainted when I spotted it. Since I can remember I want a “Me...

by BeeJay

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Remember When…from Snowflake AZ

I didn’t notice the jet’s con trail until now! f”in kismet!...

June 15, 2011 by signcollector

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Modern Day Fish Car

When Windup Kitty posted that cool 1920’s Lithuanian Fish car, it sparked my curiosity about the drag coefficient of cars and fish. ...

June 12, 2011 by Markydoodle

what is the theme?

ok, the travel trailer is upside-down. how to reconcile the rabbit, cat, telephone?? all plastic, and just lookin for a road trip to be wo...

June 11, 2011 by signcollector

The Original Barracuda

Ok, NOT a Plymouth, but you can’t argue that this wasn’t the first Barracuda. I actually just found this photo online when I was...

June 9, 2011 by windupkitty

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O ‘ The Day – Road Trips, Kitties, The Batmobile and M&M Rice Crispies

Last weekend, me and Snappy P, a.k.a. Prudence Fenton, jumped into the mustache van and headed up north on a cat reconisance mission after A...

June 8, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Camp Climax For Girls (drive carefully) sign

Does anyone have any info on this place. I’ve done a little research and was coming up with nothing. I love the teepee on the sign her...

by denny

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1960’s MOPED advertisement

Here we go again with that futuristic style in advertising which I just love! Look at the girl sitting on the rock, the pose just kills me....

June 6, 2011 by denny

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Walla Walla

I had the opportunity to travel this week to the city so nice they named it twice. Walla Walla, Washington. I kept thinking wouldn’...

May 31, 2011 by Markydoodle

1970’s Picture

Here is my sister and I eating our candy rings. Don’t ask me why I am posed like this (my legs) at such a young age! Check out the car...

May 28, 2011 by denny

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Pig and a Cart

I’ve seen several versions of this planter, too.. this one’s all pink! I know I posted one of these piggy planters here before...

May 22, 2011 by Nessa

Mold-A-Rama @ The Henry Ford

At the end of March, two of my dear friends got married, and I was a bridesmaid in their wedding in Troy, MI. Of course, being so close to...

May 19, 2011 by Nessa

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Klunker

I laughed so hard when I found this....

May 15, 2011 by snappyp

BICYCLE BUILT FOR ONE…

BICYCLE BUILT FOR ONE… Lots of industrial at the show …these are Bicycle Seats as Art.. GREAT SHOPPING AT THE NY PIER SHOW MARC...

May 13, 2011 by k2dtw

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Parking Ticket Pizza Pie

I’m so excited that this driver got pizza and not a parking ticket. Somebody out there is really EVOLVED. DEET DEET....

May 10, 2011 by Pigmy Will

Grandpa’s Desoto Loaded for Yellowstone

Yeah, it’s a hemi. Seriously. My Grandparents loved their ’57 Desoto Firesweep wagon, and drove it all over the midwest and ...

by Markydoodle

Thar she be: Brunette Fly Me

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April 26, 2011 by samseptic

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee Willis Marches on Detroit! Part 5, The School and The Hot Dogs

The first time I ever went back to my high school, Mumford, after graduating in 1965 was when my musical, The Color Purple, first came to th...

April 20, 2011 by Allee Willis