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by Julie Brumlik

The Scent of Kitsch

I have a dozen or so of these, in all different colors and styles. I’ve got a couple of dogs as well, and I’ve even seen a bunny...

by Nessa

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Kitschy Kimono Girls

I couldn’t resist these cute kimono-clad drummer girls, with their “spaghetti” and “popcorn” decoration. They ...

by Nessa

Wolf-like… Thing.

This fox-like ceramic thing was for sale at a church bazaar for a mere 2 cents! I decided he had to come home with me. Unfortunately, somebo...

by Nessa

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Montgomery Flea Market Commercial

Racing off to meetings and no time to write up Kitsch O’ The Day so enjoy this fantastically “local” commercial while I...

by Allee Willis

Chiquita Bananakitsch

Sorta sexy, kinda kitschy, it’s the Miss Chiquita Banana doll from 1944! Here she is in all her glory as a cut-and-sew, make-it-yourse...

November 12, 2009 by Kyle Dayton

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Chef String Holder

Before the proliferation of plastic bags, these vintage string holders covered the landscapes of more bakeries and butcher shops then linole...

by Allee Willis

Colonel Sanders’ Tijuana Picnic album

Because when you think “Tijuana,” naturally, the first thing that comes to mind is KFC! SIDE ONE: a taste of honey lonely bull c...

by kookykitsch

Jesus Playing Football

Thanks to CatholicShopper.com, you can buy one of these “Jesus inspirational sports statues” for your favorite young Catholic. J...

by Tacky Julie

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Fuller Brush Songfest Bath Powder Mitt

This thing kills me. Not only does it still reek of the scent of the powder that was pumped into it five decades ago but it exemplifies a co...

November 11, 2009 by Allee Willis

Announcing the Classique d’ Camembert, a little hors d’oeuvre from Allee

When I first thought about opening up a virtual museum one of my biggest concerns was that 80% of the submissions would be crap and I wouldn...

November 10, 2009 by Allee Willis

Happy Birthday To Me Special Effects Ultimate Volcano Cake

Yes, my birthday’s today and that means it’s time for me to make another one of my signature spewing fire and lava volcano birth...

by Allee Willis

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Single wide Fleet-wood Mobile Home

My Favorite Postcard. Lovely couple enjoying the decadence of the new Single wide Fleet-wood Mobile Home with a pool bigger that the entire ...

by JackFondue

CreepyPeeper Mix Chocolate eyeballs

“EYE LOVE IT! YOU’LL LOVE IT!” Foil wrapped chocolate eyeballs in an assortment of flavors....

by kookykitsch

Proud Fisherman Switch Plate

This hearty fisherman quietly displays his pride....

by Markydoodle

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24 FUN TOYS! BUG OUT!

WELL…WHAT A GENIUS PIECE OF MARKETING THIS WAS…I’VE NEVER COUNTED THEM, BUT WOW…CAN IT BE A DADA CONCEPTUAL ART JOKE...

by Howie Pyro

Santa Tour christmas card

Santa Tour christmas card – The message inside reads, "I Hope Your Christmas Really Rocks!"...

by Peter Kimmel

Peace Sculpture

This carved wooden “Peace Sign” makes a pretty good desk accessory or ring-holder. I doesn’t have any marks or anything, m...

by Nessa

Louis Armstrong stamp with speakeasy envelope background

“Satchmo” by Tricky Envelopes, artist – Peter Bartczak...

by kookykitsch

Retro Recycled

This is a wacky do-it-yourself project I picked up at a yard sale years ago. The pop-ish floral image is actually painted on the glass lens ...

by Nessa

Christmas with Colonel Sanders LP

Who wouldn’t want to spend Xmas with America’s favorite Colonel…especially one known for his singing/songwriting talents?...

November 9, 2009 by kookykitsch

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Play Style Disco Rock Radio

Anything that has Disco in the title is assured of shelf space at my place but the fact that the Pegtoy Corp. of Westport Connecticut calls ...

by Allee Willis

Sprinkle Poodle

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, folks doing laundry engaged in a practice known as “sprinkling.” For the unenlightened, ...

by Nessa

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – A Nice Comfortable Sunday Ride

I hope she didn’t hit any bumps. ....

November 8, 2009 by Allee Willis