The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Mi Mi’s Cafe, Grant City, Alabama 9/15/9

My mother, sister Amy and I got there just as they were closing up Sunday dinner (noon), so we had the cafe to ourselves. I ordered “U...

by Julie Brumlik

Snuggy

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November 16, 2009 by Jason Mecier

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Eva Gabor’s Fix-A-Fashion Chin Strap

If it’s Eva Gabor it’s got to be good and this certainly lives up to all expectations! This incredibly cheaply made – one ...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Golf Ball Corkscrew

My favorite Sundays are when I entertain and this golf ball corkscrew has been held in the hands of almost every brunch guest who’s ev...

November 15, 2009 by Allee Willis

1957 Classic Rug

Rug or wall hanging optional, this mass-produced 30” x 20″ piece combines the almost lost craft of automotive design rug-making ...

November 14, 2009 by Markydoodle

5 comments

Good 2B Alive Coffee

Men just HATE that organic coffee. Men are supposed to drink their coffee black and hardcore. Well, “organic” has a new face tha...

by Mooshe

Fortress pay phone

Ever notice all those sad, forlorn, used-to-be-a-pay-phone locations? You know, in bus stations, or restaurants, or casinos, near the restro...

November 13, 2009 by MeshuggaMel

Elvis Is King christmas card

Elvis Is King Christmas Card. The greeting inside reads, "He Is The King! Merry Christmas"....

by Peter Kimmel

Hello Pussy

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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

3 comments

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