Another treasure from my grandma’s house. I’ll do as I darn please, and hang kitschy plates on the wall. Love the unnecessary qu...
Kitsch » June 2010
George’s Coney Island-Worcester, Mass.
aFounded in 1918, and expanded to include wooden booths, tile floor,and 60 foot art deco sign. This place, still owned by the same family, h...
The Military on Less than a Dollar a Day
I bought this cheesy pair of toy binoculars at the 99 Cent store, mostly because I liked the bad translation, “Simulating the true sty...
Macho Man cookie jar
Macho, macho man. I’ve got to be a macho man! I’ve had this construction worker cookie jar for about 15 years. When I originally...
“I’m a big ass girl that loves Jesus”
A song from Larry Hart’s new show, “Praise!”. A gospel-ish buffet of fun! Song performed by Ms. Jeanine Marie. Music &...
Toilet paper, phone & radio combo…
From a rummage sale yesterday morning. With camera in hand, I bring you all with me, but only snap the best stuff worthy of an Allee wink. A...
Steampunk style lamp
Don’t know if this would be considered kitsch or not, but wanted to share this one-of-a-kind steampunk style lamp made from old machin...
Daddy Sang Bass, Mama Wore Green
Some amazing outfits and hairstyles in this one. According to the video’s comments, the women on the left are the Carter Sisters, with...
The travel section of a rummage sale…
The same recent rummage sale. This was the travel section. I didn’t move a thing. I just snapped away… but I was tempted to buy ...
The Girl With The Cart
This one is particularly delicate. Nice lace and gold-flecked details. No gold on the back tire, though....
The Nebraska Czech Brass Band
When it comes to people having good clean fun and enjoying life, it’s hard to beat midwesterners. This group plays regularly at the ...
The Bagel Family magnets
What do you do with a stale bagel? Make a refrigerator magnet! These homemade little darlings were an instant hit. I needed an idea for Moth...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1978 Avon “Weekend Decision Maker” Tai Winds After Shave
On days such as today when it’s sweltering in LA the decision as to what to do over the weekend is always a big deal – sweat to ...
Vintage Horny Newlyweds Napkin
I love the bizarre combination of vintage anthropomorphized whimsey with newlywed lust. I think the point this cloth napkin is trying to mak...
Yardley Slicker Lipstick – THE Mod Swinging Londoners MUST HAVE!
Once upon a time my mother, a bleach blond divorcee with a half breed kid, was dating a millionaire from San Marino. She was a teacher and o...
Surreal Waste Paper Basket
I was on the way home from the store, when two guys were filling a dumpster with construction debris. This was on top. They were nice enough...
Atomic Dishes
I found these while visiting Mom and Dad in PA. These were purchased at a Goodwill store. Dinner plates were 97 cents each, smaller saucers,...
Pink Swan Lamp From The 40’s
I visiting a friend here in NJ who also loves to collect. This lamp belonged to her Mother. It’s in amazing shape and still works just...
Still Glowing decades later…
45 years later these snowflake decals still glow in the dark, though the adhering film is dried up. Anyone remember the stick-on stars we us...
Lawn Sprinkler Lamp
This is a one-of-a-kind lamp made from found art (created by a local Tucson artist named Lane Patterson). The base consists of two old vinta...
Kinda Creepy Kitschy Cat
This kitschy ceramic cat is kind of strange. It’s face is smooth, but the rest of it is covered with these pottery blobs, which are no...
“Season-al” Skillets
Don’t let your eyes deceive you. These are not real skillets, but 5″ (in length) vintage salt and pepper shakers....
Dean Martin Golf Balls
Here is a box of Dino’s brand golf balls. A “Swingers Dozen”- one for the road. This was a gift to my husband from our bes...