There’s absolutely nothing right about this insanely cheesy Kahlúa “Udderly Delicious”plastic glass which, unfortunately,...
Kitsch » October 2010
Denny’s Adventures in Allee willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 43 – August 2010)
It was Allee who recently told me about MeshuggaMel’s band whose style of music puts a whole new twist on the genre of surf band jams ...
Cirque Du Ballet in Venice
Confirming Venice, California as one of the funkiest places on the planet is this giant clown in a tutu (or conversely, a ballerina in a clo...
Wippity Wipes -it’s like a spill never happened!
wipe like a towel – dry like chamois – absorb like a sponge...
An Avenue of Topiary Trees. Clipsham UK
Yew tree trimming was started by Amos Alexander in 1870 whilst living at the gatehouse. The Forestry commission took over the avenue in 1955...
A Sailor Bank for Savings…
Seamen’s Bank for Saving was a popular local bank in NYC decades ago. It was only natural to create a sailor as a savings bank. HeR...
Atomic dishes
I found 6 dinner plates and the tea and saucer set up at a thrift shop in Pennsylvania on a recent trip back home....
Still mopping…..
We’re still mopping up the mess of the stealth spam attack that hit The Kitchenette on Friday. We’re almost done but there are s...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Judging CANstruction
I’ve always been intrigued with label design, especially when appearing on cans, as the designer has to take the roundness into consid...
Vintage ceramic RABBIT spoon rest
This was a fabulous $2.00 find at a thrift store in the Philly burbs called “Liberty Thrift Shops”....
It grinds, shreds, cuts and chops…
The surprise was opening the box at this early morning yard sale. First time I ever saw a food processor in a 3″ square box. Worth a s...
Dour Couple Salt & Pepper Shakers
This odd couple is a refreshing antidote to the numerous “cheerful” salt and pepper shakers that grace our kitchens. Found them ...
Mopping Up Spam….
Just a quick note to say that 97,000 tons of spam hit The Kitschenette and my Kitsch O’ The Day blog over the last couple of days. Con...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 42 – August 2010)
These incredible ceramic busts greet you when entering “Willis Wonderland” and sit next to each other on the coffee table. Beaut...
Ranch Club
For some reason, the street side windows to this rustic place are shuttered. Seeing people sitting in those windows having a good time could...
Bacon wrapped egg burritooo
I found this delicious item somewhere on the internet and I feel badly that I am not crediting the cook or the photographer. Be that as it m...
Fine Art Meets Kitschenette…
Early “Kitschenette” appreciated at the MOMA. Created in 1963 by Tom Wesselmann. A three demensional collage comes to life at th...
Mini Wooden Bowling Pin Trophies
I came across this display board of mini bowling pin awards at a local indoor flea market. I’m so tempted to go back and get these as ...
Happy to You Candle
Perfect for any occassion – a candle that says “Happy to you.”...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Lombardino’s Restaurant in Madison, WI. – In With The Old and Out With The New
. Other than I didn’t have a car so my world was very small when I went to college at the University of Wisconsin in the late 60’...
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 49 – August 2010)
These are some of my favorite shots taken while inside of “Willis Wonderland”, looking out into a field of kitsch. Taken downsta...
FLAMINGO MOBILE HOME COURT
Flamingo Mobile Home Court is situated on a busy residential street in a city abutting Detroit on the northwest. This is the 16′ high ...