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Father’s day portrait

From FAther’s Day portrait contest in Little Tokyo, LA. The guy has a lot of DEEEEEEEET. Right Pigmy Will?...

by snappyp

Privy Builder – Chic Sales

This a small 1929 book about a lecture given by a man named Chic Sales who modestly describes himself as “The Champion Privy Builder o...

by Bob Ramsdell

where’s Waldo & a cup o’ Joe?

This is 2 blocks from my house.The red cup on the roof, sloshin coffee, is a scream.And about the size of a VW bug! Coffee O -VA -HEA!...

by john switzer

Vintage ceramic kitteh-kitteh bookends – made in Japan

I picked these up for $5.00 at a local garage sale here on the Cape. I’m not sure of the holder behind the kitteh-kitteh’s is ...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Richard Simmons!

I was going to feature my Richard Simmons towel as my kitsch offering of the day: But I decided to feature the real thing instead because of...

June 27, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Anne’s Barbie Dolls & Bait Shop

An honest business, by a woman, trying to make a go of it. Just always wonder if the “Barbies”smell like fishpoo!...

by weave1022

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Giant Meringues

Believe me these were HUGE, my teeth ached just looking at them…dreams of a giant Pavlova…...

by shirlie williams

Sand Castle Dragon

What kind of sand does this?...

by snappyp

Doctor Schiwago Ice Cream Part II

Eating two mega pots of icecream in order of our dear Allee – that´s a tough mission, life can be really rough, man *BURP* Like prom...

by BeeJay

Cute Frog Towel

Vintage and adorable....

by Nessa

Rainbow Liberty

I spotted this huge stack of “Rainbow Liberty” statues at Salvation Army in San Francisco (Valencia near 23rd) today. Timely fin...

by Rusty

Allee Willis, Annie Fox, Helene Kornblatt & The Wellfleet Flea Market

This is the strangest story of the day. It was in the middle of a hot day at my flea market booth (I would later on that evening get sun p...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 149 – August 2010)

I know there’s a name for this besides “gigantic bongo drum”? I love bongos! All of the pics in this post are from my favo...

June 26, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – My Early Morning Drive Through Hollywood

Bleary eyed from chasing a friend’s cat through the hills above the Hollywood Bowl all night last night – finally captured IR...

by Allee Willis

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LOOK CLOSELY

I KNOW, I KNOW. this borders on gross, but it is so well done....

by snappyp

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STIM-U-LAX Junior Model no. 4 – home massage instrument from the 40’s

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by denny

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Ebony Nude

This statuette is 13″ tall and weighs 1.5 pounds. It was carved from a dark ebony teak type of wood. There are no indications on the b...

by Bob Ramsdell

Walk thru FootWash

My feet look like paws so, Been there and need this. For those days when you are not gonna take another step with ugly feet,step into these:...

by john switzer

Ray Anthony “Moments Together” original LP

I think this cover is stunning, I wonder if that is Ray she is hugging?...

by denny

Lady Head Vase

Got a real deal on this Lady Head Vase (she’s only missing one earring.) She’s in good shape and I only paid a few dollars for...

by Nessa

Lu-Ray Pastel USA (Small Blue Ceramic Pitcher)

AndCeramic and in beautiful shape. This only cost me $1.00. Top view....

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 147 – August 2010)

I die over this cluster of acrylic grapes! This lamp makes me nutty! Acrylic grape lamp that sits in the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland...

June 25, 2011 by denny

1957 Gin Rummy Trophy from Las Vegas, Nevada

Couldn’t pass this one up! This 1950’s trophy was $5.00 and I felt like I had to rescue it and so it came home with me....

by denny