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CANDY CANDY CANDY

I think I could be the sommalier of CANDY. Someone said that strangers have good candy too. But I don’t take candy from stranger...

by Pigmy Will

What time is it REALLY?

OH, it’s time to f—. And in case I forget how or need a suggestion, this watch is very helpful. I wonder if it is waterproof...

by snappyp

SKYE Doll

Amazing doll with an amazing wardrobe....

by denny

Large German Beer Stein with music box

This German beer stein is 12″ tall with a pewter top. There is a music box in the base that starts when the stein is lifted off the ta...

by Bob Ramsdell

The Adventures of Allee Willis in Detroit! Allee Willis Marches on Detroit!

This was taken in Detroit on April 8th, 2011 on our first day of meetings with Allee. We were all there to work with Allee on her tour of ...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee Willis Marches on Detroit! Part 13, Burk’s Igloo & Lafayette Coney Dogs

Burk’s Igloo in Hamtramck, the once Polish center of Detroit, not only has KILLER ice cream but is famous now for being in the opening...

May 4, 2011 by Allee Willis

Willis Wonderland in The New York Times! (soon)

I spent the last two days as the subject of a story for the New York Times Home section. Four hour interview on Monday and an eleven-hour ph...

by Allee Willis

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Fire Ball Freddie 24×18 (a painting by Denny)

Freddie has awfully big lips....

by denny

Fabulous Elephant Bank – Made in Japan

I purchased this bank for $4.50 at a thrift shop I just discovered in Hyannis, MA. I was in a hurry and couldn’t really inspect the ...

by denny

Kitsch Booties

Recently our friends had a baby girl named Abigail and my partner’s sister (Diane) crocheted some kitschy booties for her. One is a pa...

by Michael Ely

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Booby Bar in downtown Detroit

This is Bouzouki’s “booby bar” which was on the side street next to my hotel in Detroit. The guys I would see standing o...

by denny

Hat stand from the 1940’s

This is a hat stand for sale at a local consignment shop. I’ve been stalking it as I cannot afford to shell out $45.00 for it. Love ...

by denny

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Yellow sunglasses

HANDSOME IN YELLOW SURROUNDED WITH YELLOW WEARING YELLOW SUNGLASSES....

by snappyp

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee Willis Marches on Detroit! Part 12, My Speech

On April 7 I was the closing keynote speaker at the Rust Belt To Arts Belt III conference in Detroit. Every year the conference takes place ...

May 3, 2011 by Allee Willis

Cat Planter

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by snappyp

1970’s Wood Dresser (another stunning dump find!!)

Well, I wouldn’t exactly call it stunning but I do like it and like it even more that I got it for free. This was another score from...

by denny

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Ceramic Salsa & Tortilla Serving Dishes

I saw these at Savers Thrift Shop in New Bedford Mass. Savers is usually filled with an incredible collection of ceramics and kitsch. I don&...

by denny

Original Golden Gate Bridge Rivets

When work on the GOlden Gate Bridge was completed in 1936, a schedule was set up for replacement of rivets corroded by the salt air. My brot...

by Bob Ramsdell

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Lysol Advertisement from 1968/69

I never could stomach the smell of this product and I don’t care what odor it’s supposed to hide. Eeeks....

by denny

Richie 8 x 10 (a painting by Denny)

I’m not a wreck but I sure do miss my golden boy. RIP Richie. He would love the fact that I gave him sleepy eyes since he loved to...

by denny

Leggo Food

Even plastic people need to eat. Deet deet deet....

by Pigmy Will

World’s Largest Matchbook

Who the hell is Dick Sampson? I’m falling over about the orange hat she has clutched in her hands. I could use that here on Cape C...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – USA! Patriotic Kitsch

. Rarely do I celebrate someone getting their head blow on off but the jubilant mood around the world heralding the demise of the long skinn...

May 2, 2011 by Allee Willis