This set was Christmas present from my partner. I was so thrilled. It has been with me for 12 years and shows no sign of deteriorating. It i...
Kitsch » December 2009
The Three Wise Men…
I remember it like it was yesterday. (Well, almost). The horrific Los Angeles Riots of 1992, and a perplexed Rodney King asking the world ...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1970’s Panasonic Panapet Transistor Radio
Although it’s all a little worn, this Panasonic Panapet 9V R-70 is one of the most popular transistor radios in history. Music boomed ...
Anthropomorphic Seagram’s
I’ll admit that I find this one a bit disturbing, but just had to add it to my collection. This ’70’s bendable plush stand...
Fish Ashtray
As you will see, I have an extensive fish collection. Yes, I am a Pisces. The water element is very popular with me on all levels. What I lo...
1960 Footsie toothpick holder
This toothpick holder has been a permanent fixture on my great aunt Irene’s dining room table for as long as I can remember. The last ...
Some Tuba related Kitsch
Inspired by the Kool-Kats painting – I will post some of my Tuba Kitsch collection at random intervals. I have been collecting them ov...
String Art Tall Boat
Standing 22 inches tall and 24 inches from stem to stern, this homemade tall ship uses string to represent sails. The “sails” ar...
GOLDEN YEARS SQUEEZE ME LIFE’S A GAS FARTING GRANNY DOLL
THIS DOLL WEARS A “LIFE IS A GAS” DRESS. YOU PUSH HER TUMMY AND SHE MAKES GAS SOUNDS!...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Teapot Wool Cap
It just got freezing in LA. The skies are getting dark and gloomy, you need a heavy coat, it’s very un-LA like. The only thing that ma...
Good Humor Ice Cream Wrappers and Stickers
The top two pictures are of wrappers for now discontinued Good Humor ice creams that are from the late 80s. The first one is a Fat Frog wrap...
FOODLAND OF ALBERTVILLE ALABAMA
Foodland of Albertville Alabama (that’s the full name of the grocery store) snapshots last week. Gallons of JFG Real Mayonnaise, Blue ...
Vintage Shoe Store Shoe Measurer
I thought these were the coolest way to measure your feet ever. What fond memories I have of getting my stride rite shoes using this tool to...
Pac-Man Cereal
This is the official Pac-Man cereal from the early 80s. This box is one of the later ones after they added Super Pac-Man marshmallows (the S...
Nudy Lady Vase Collection
Women’s bodies and all rendering fascinate me. I have quite a collection and I put them to work....
I AIN’ T GOT NO LIST SANTA…OR TEETH…VEG-O-MATIC…VODKA? Xmas Wine Gift Bag
wine gift bag with a photo of Santa w/ an excited boy on his lap. It says “i ain’t got no list, santa. but, could you bring mama...
Hulk Green Hershey’s Syrup
This is green Hershey’s Syrup from 2003 that was a cross promotion with the Hulk movie that was out at that time. Pretty much any time...
Fish Trivet
This fish is so simple and beautiful. He is a trivet, but I use him as ART AND SCULPTURE....
Mosaic Lady With Fruit Hat
THIS lady was a gift from a very dear friend. I love how the artist was able to ‘draw’ shadows with the tile. She has extraordin...
South of the Border Stores & Hotel
These are a few pictures from my trip in 2006 to South of the Border. It’s on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina and has ...
Lady Pitcher or Big Cup
I recently purchased this in Beaumont last month. It caught my eye……. and I thought what were they thinking? It isn’t a ni...