The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

FABULOUS 1940’s Horse/Jockey lamp

I love this lamp and found it at a VNA thrift shop here on the Cape. I’m assuming this is from the 40’s and am basing my assum...

by denny

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Hot Pep

My grandpa had a big garden. His neighbor used to make signs for people as a side-job. He probably made this little plastic sign for my ...

by Nessa

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Me, AWMOK and Willis Wonderland in the New York Times today!

Nice, big, fat story in the Times on me today + 12 photos. Thank you, Bob Morris, for seeking me out (no press agent involved here!) and wri...

May 26, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Bye, Bye Oprah…

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May 25, 2011 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 136 – August 2010)

I just really love this shot of one of the storage cabanas at “Willis Wonderland”. “Room for Rent”, I’ll take ...

by denny

Boston Baked Beans ceramic bean bowl

I found this at the dump minus the beans....

by denny

Now I want some Saag Paneer

I was going to try to explain myself but there are no words. I have fallen head over heels in love with one of Bollywood’s brightest s...

by Iamfluff

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Major Train

We love to see groups who have clothes on all made out of the same bolt of fabric.Its Kitschy. This princess doesn’t like to share.I c...

by john switzer

Helene Curtis Beauty Salon Hairdryers

I wanted one so badly!...

by denny

Possible screen name list

I kind of like Eskimo man, Loaf Man and Bread Boy. but what do I know. I think I’ll choose Mario Plimp……....

by snappyp

Retirement Fund – hobo bank

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by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 135 – August 2010)

Lucite or acrylic fish hanging in the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland” above the light switch. Gum caddy. “gun shoe”&#...

May 24, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Miniskirt Knee Tickler

So revolutionary and popular were miniskirts in the 1960’s that a plethora of accessories were made for them. This “Original Mini- S...

by Allee Willis

Happy 85th, Mom!

Above: cardboard standup from 5 years ago at the same place. Below: standup scene recreated 5 years later: Photos by Joran Lawrence...

by Pop

Hey Everybody, SERGIO FRANCHI IS HERE!

Now this is the s*** I grew up with. I found this 4 record set for $1.00. It is only recently that I have decided to set myself up again so ...

by denny

Bathroom sign

I made this 6″ x 7-1/2″ sign out of hand cut ceramic tiles to hang on the wall outside of my bathroom. The calligraphy is for &#...

by Bob Ramsdell

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Peter Max – 1968-69 advertisement

I have no idea who Peter Max is and only ever heard of him when I came across this in one of the old magazines I found here at home. I abs...

by denny

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Blown Glass Boiled Peanut

this blown glass boiled peanut was made by Charleston artist Wm. Austin Norvell His website is www.austinnorvellart.com...

by angelpowell

SANDWICHES THAT YOU WILL LIKE – dvd

I found this dvd at a local thrift shop. You’ll have to pardon the glare here as it is still sealed. I’m a big fan of sandwi...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 134 – August 2010)

LOVE this ceramic Dachshund who comes in three pieces. He’s used for holding plastic forks, knives and spoons. Tail end… Vintage...

May 23, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Here They Are Looking At You” Eyeglass Holder & LA Eyeworks

Because I spend about 80% of my day squinting at screens of various sizes and working by the glare of them at night, eyeglasses have been a ...

by Allee Willis