The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Back when we could say “Stewardess”

“Hi, I’m Barbara. Fly me to Kitchami!” Air Kitch, First Class all the way!...

May 6, 2010 by Zeppy

Airline Fashions from the 60’s (a collage)

My favorite (besides the space bubble hat – which is not featured here) are the orange ensembles with the go-go boots!...

May 5, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1970’s Disco Suitcase Set & Pomplamoose

I’m supposed to be traveling today but won’t know if I’m going until a couple hours before the flight due to complications...

May 3, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day update – Disco suitcases temporarily retired

My trip was postponed for a month so the suitcases on are back in the closet and the percussion is resting nicely in its regular bed. Pompla...

by Allee Willis

When the vacation is over….

When the vacation is over…. where does it end up, the Village Thrift store. With camera in hand, one more must have photo. I guess not...

April 21, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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King Ludwig II Grotto of Venus at Linderhof Bavaria

I have always been a huge fan of King Ludwig II, since I saw Neuschwanstein Castle in is one and my fascination grew. Three years ago I visi...

April 12, 2010 by shirlie williams

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Connecticut Souvenir Hot plate

25 cents at Joan of Arc Thrift Shop....

April 5, 2010 by denny

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The Terrace Room – Hotel Laguna (in the heart of Laguna Beach)

Not sure what this is exactly but I love the graphics and those tiny fish swimming around. I didn’t know they had cactus in the ocean?...

March 26, 2010 by denny

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Alligator planter gets me organized

More fun to use it as a note organizer than a planter. Inside his mouth is a Florida souvenir sticker from years ago. Love the eyes & te...

March 20, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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The Spotnicks “Out-A-Space – The Spotnicks In London” LP

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March 14, 2010 by denny

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‘Gator’ Toilet Magnet

This is my Most Favorite Refrigerator Magnet. It combines so many fine elements: Shell Art. Alligators. Toilets. Magnets. And the obligatory...

March 13, 2010 by Connie

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The Essex House (in NYC)

I love the simplicity of the red sign. When I look at it, it takes me right back to an era of NY that I wish I could have been a part of. I ...

March 11, 2010 by denny

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Hollywood LA 40’s Post Cards

I love the color & the building lines. This must have been a memorable stop on a cross-country motor trip dated to the late 40s. The kid...

March 4, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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50’s California Map Tablecloth

A tablecloth map of California was a great souvenir brought back to Ohio in the early ‚Äò50s. This was a visual aid under coffee and cak...

February 4, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Stewardess outfits with hats

How I love vintage airline fashions....

January 29, 2010 by denny

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Emilio Pucci SPACE BUBBLE HAT – Airline fashions from the 60’s

I am absolutely in awe over the recent discovery of this incredible fashion statement! Come to find out that Emilio Pucci designed the fashi...

January 23, 2010 by denny

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Dude Rancher Lodge, Billings, Montana

When in Billings, it’s a must. East elevation. South elevation. Light fixtures in restaurant, hard to see, but they depict a traveling...

January 22, 2010 by Markydoodle

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The Swingin’ Singin’ Pastors “Shakin’ Up Vegas” Live @ The Stardust Hotel

of anyoneI love anything having to do with casino life way back when…Is the lady in this wearing lingerie’ in the lobby of the S...

January 21, 2010 by denny

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South of the Border Stores & Hotel

These are a few pictures from my trip in 2006 to South of the Border. It’s on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina and has ...

December 4, 2009 by Sheri Barclay

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1950’s Parisian Poodle Clothes Hamper

I love the atmosphere of “je ne sais quoi” conveyed by this hamper. Of all the gorgeous images that Paris conjures up and it is ...

December 3, 2009 by Lasagne Lady Fitch

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Cartoons the French Way

“Roguish-Raucous-Ribald”, 1955 ed....

November 20, 2009 by kookykitsch

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Mad Maoris!

This is a postcard from New Zealand of Maori “warriors” ready for battle. For those who aren’t familiar with Polynesian hi...

November 19, 2009 by MeshuggaMel

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Words cannot do justice… to these S&Ps

Scientific evidence that human creativity is infinite: standard salt/pepper shakers covered with a crust of dyed, crushed seashells and glit...

November 18, 2009 by Ray Kristof

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The Red Caboose Motel, Strasburg, PA

Located in Strasburg, PA, near the Amish country, this motel’s doors were first opened (or should I say slid open!) in 1969. All rooms...

by markpnyc

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‘First Leg Of My Trip’ Pen

I love pens in the shape of things but none more so than this souvenir writing implement from Washington made of plastic in the 1950’s...

October 23, 2009 by Allee Willis

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