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The “E.” is for “Exposure”

I spotted this weird set up in an Antique Mall about a year ago. I do not know why Alfred E. Neuman (of MAD Magazine fame) is naked in a jug...

by Nessa

Atomic Cocktail Tumblers

I only found 2 at the dump but this design makes me absolutely crazy....

by denny

Bowling balls (or at least some sort of bowling game)

The balls have no holes and I am not sure what this game is? It’s not botchi ball is it? I found these at the dump....

by denny

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Hanley Johnson “The Merry-Go-Round Of Life – LP

I LOVE this cover....

May 28, 2010 by denny

Cooking with my Sears Electric Fondue Pot

Okay, I had to do some convincing and I believe we bought the wrong cheese but it was still fun to eat the fondue way. Here are pics, some n...

by denny

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Little Tin Snack Bowls

These 6 bowls were found at a local thrift shop for $2.00. I really love the fish and cocktails on the dishes. They are tin....

by denny

Finely sculptured chef…

A surprise yard sale find last summer. So well done and in pristine condition. Only 6″ high. Researching what I find is the most fun....

by MyFunCloset

Sock Reindeer Doll Men’s Tube Socks

Someone made quite an effort to put together this reindeer made out of men’s tube socks. Very festive...

by kookykitsch

Sew Your Own Dashiki

I collect sewing patterns, mostly vintage. I sew a lot, but I’ll never sew enough to use the over 800 patterns I own! I love patterns,...

by Nessa

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Green Ceramic Dog Man Horse Thing

What do you get when you cross a dog with a man with a horse? You get this pea green ceramic thing that just screams kitsch. I found this pi...

by Michael Ely

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Yesterday’s lunch

Lunchboxes on parade....

May 27, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Oldsmobile Complimentary 8 Track Tape Cartridge

Back in the day when they’d include a free 8 track tape w/ car purchase. From 1977. Includes Charlie Rich, Barbra Steisand, Dave Loggi...

by kookykitsch

Shariff Dean and the Flower Eating Man

I just had to post this on Denny’s instruction, I sent it to him as I found it so funny…. the comb over! And what is that guy do...

by shirlie williams

Vintage KitchenAid Mixer

This is here at home and belonged to my late Mother in-law. She was one hell of a baker and would only THIS mixer for everything! It actuall...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Art Linkletter “People Are Funny” Party Game

Yesterday, iconic TV host Art Linkletter passed away. Even as a little kid Art seemed a little square to me but there’s no doubt that ...

by Allee Willis

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“Blockhead Revisited” Sculpture

A popular game “Blockhead” from the ’50’s became a project for me last October. There was a silent auction fund rais...

by MyFunCloset

Cacti Couple S&Ps

This pair of salt and pepper shakers are from the 1950’s. Living here in Tucson, I must admit that many of the giant saguaros do look ...

by Michael Ely

SADDLE UP! with Eddie Dean & Cort Johnson on the Tiara Label

To go along with the other western themed posts at the moment....

by denny

“Get Smart” Quizz Machine

Maxwell Smart’s cell phone of the 60’s. Our Akron Toy Marble Museum has a fabulous collection of games from the 60’s on di...

May 26, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Jelly Jar Drinking Glasses

This was a dump find....

by denny

Ride ’em Pep Boys

Here we have the Pep Boys (Manny, Moe and Jack) out in the wild West riding bareback on a bronking horse (looks to me like they’re abo...

by Michael Ely

“Look good. Feel good.”

This CD is displayed on a shelf in a local uni-sex hair styling solon. Love the boots… not to mention the fringe pants, the hair, the ...

by MyFunCloset

Susie Sad Eyes

Even dolls were riding coattails of the popularity of Margaret Keane’s big-eyed waifs. This doll is “Susie Sad Eyes”, prod...

by Nessa

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Girl’s Dress with Nonsensical writing & Faux Powerpuff Girl

This girl’s dress with faux Powerpuff Girl says, I think, ” Small tee. Colleccion en Parisexp. Salon inet ris expo. Poleccion is...

by kookykitsch