The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Piggy Salt & Pepper Shakers

Rescued these little piggy salt & pepper shakers from a church rummage sale on Saturday for a mere 10 cents. I don’t usually buy a...

by Nessa

The Lobster Claw

Basically a “fast food” seafood joint which I go to often. It’s clsoed right now til the weather gets better. You should s...

by denny

Little Boxing Girl

I’m sure there’s a logical explanation as to why this charming little girl in a pink dress is wearing boxing gloves, but I can&#...

April 19, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Real Nuns rollerblading

Im not the slightest bit religious but I love nuns and the fact they were rollerblading which was something they do most days (they told me)...

by shirlie williams

Pink Rotary Princess Phone…THE Holy Grail

What could be more exciting than to find the holy grail. To me it was a vintage bubble gum pink, rotary dial, princess telephone. This phone...

by MyFunCloset

Unfortunately placed sign

The sign placement at the rear road in back of the synagogue appears a little unwelcoming…...

by DetroitKent

Gigantic Apple Cookie Jar

I rescued this for $4.00 at the drive-in movie theater flea market. The flea market opens again this May. I keep lollipops in it....

by denny

Scary Baby Frame

All one has to do is insert the picture in the head portion of this little statue. I have never seen a frame like this one before....

by denny

My plumber doesn’t make housecalls LP

Found at a thrift store in Vegas – didn’t buy it so did not have the pleasure of listening to it. However, it was voted ALBUM OF...

by kookykitsch

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Decanter and Juice Glass Set…

Just adore the lines on this ’50s beverage decanter and glasses. What a time that was for entertaining....

April 18, 2010 by MyFunCloset

The Good Vibrations 1978 I Get Around LP

I had to include this rare discofied LP of Beach Boy songs sung by Luther Vandross, David Lasley, and Arnold McCuller. It was a studio group...

by Saro

Mohawk winking Kewpie Doll Punk Rocker

Don’t know how to describe this other than to say it’s a winking plastic squeezable toy with earring, necklace and pink mohawk...

by kookykitsch

Hair Net

I’m most disturbed. This is for day wear.....

by shirlie williams

Hey, Kids! It’s Engineer Bill!

This large (2 1/2 feet long) 1950’s poster promoting the Engineer Bill glass was created for supermarkets, dime and drug stores. Engin...

by Douglas Wood

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The Fruit Cake “I Like The Way” b/w “A Little Place In My Heart”

I’m hungry now. The piano kills me....

by denny

Gorilla advertises a sale…but for what?

Snapped just hours ago…traveling with a camera has its reward. He had just put his head on along side a building on route to his corne...

by MyFunCloset

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Get Full

Last night I ate at Street with (L-R) Nancye Ferguson, Buck Henry, Prudence Fenton, me, Susan Feniger, Irene Ramp and Jim Burns. For those o...

by Allee Willis

Pair of Poodles in Sun Hats

I know poodles were big in the 50’s and 60’s, but this pair looks like it might’ve been made in the 40’s due to the ...

April 17, 2010 by Douglas Wood

WORLD’S LARGEST SHELL FACTORY

Yes, right here in North Ft. Myers, Florida is the world famous, WORLD’S LARGEST Shell Factory! (Lame local joke: “AH! So THAT&#...

by Connie

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Shell Souvenir from Logan Rock

I found this in a Charity Shop, and was taken by the whole composition..such a tiny piece of green the gnome has must be hard work among all...

by shirlie williams

Cocktail Serving Glass set and pitcher

Found this at a thrift store near the campus I attend. $3.50. There are a total of 5 small shot glasses and even though it is missing one, I...

by denny

Tip Top Nail Salon in New Bedford Mass

I absolutely love the neon hand sign! Look at the nails on it....

by denny

“It’s Howdy Doody Time…”

“Hey Kids, What time is it?” It’s Howdy Doody time! Who knew Buffalo Bob Smith was the voice behind Howdy Doody and his pa...

by MyFunCloset