The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Pirates Cover in Yarmouthport, MA – a kiddie play island!

This is at a place called “Pirates Cove”. During the season I stay far away from these tourist traps and choose to photograph ...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 204

Ugh, I absolutely swoon over this serving tray. Allee has 2 of these and I’m sure they served many hot dogs in their day....

March 7, 2012 by denny

Helen Martin’s Owl House

I am fascinated by strange and unusual houses and gardens, and by the people whose imaginations make such wondrous places. Helen Martin̵...

by shirlie williams

Instructions for universal electrical adapter

sorry about the poor picture this is the instruction booklet for a travel adapter I found at an estate sale A = Britain B = France C = USA D...

by hdegroof

No wrinkles please…

In the 1950’s, every family that owned a “mangler” slept on pressed sheets, pressed tablecloths and anything flat fabri...

by MyFunCloset

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STOP RIGHT NOW, AND VIEW THIS VIDEO – labeled “worst music video”

I just don’t know what to say here. I’m making a music video tomorrow at home. I hope it’s this good....

by denny

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Row, row, row, row

stroke, stroke, stroke...

by snappyp

FANTASTIC savings bank from the late 40’s or early 50’s

This fantastic bank measures about 12×12. Another gift from fellow akitschionado Planet Joan. I love that the artists name is on th...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Pufnstuffin’ With Sid Krofft

New Year’s Eve, 2011. I’m coming down Sunset Plaza, a really windy road with million dollar homes right above Sunset Blvd. in LA...

March 6, 2012 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 203

I met Mr. T once and he was very, very cool....

by denny

All On A Mardi Gras Day Part 2- Zulu and the Indians

The plan, which was gone over in Part 1, was to get to New Orleans early and be on Jackson Avenue for the whole of Zulu. Here leading the Zu...

by BRBill

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TV Lamp, Florida-style

This is a TV lamp from the fifties, which I recently found at a garage sale. The starfish is a real one; so are the shells. The base is ...

by Douglas Wood

Bedrock City

Welcome to Bedrock City, a tourist trap on the way to the Grand Canyon from Williams, Arizona. This modern stone-age family will leave you s...

by Bob oybay Davidson

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My final “red” handles (Part 8)

Really not sure what the first tool is. I need your help on this one. Next is an egg beater; I’m thinking the next once is for cutti...

by MyFunCloset

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Fat Rhonda Loved Talking To The Bird Man, 18×24 (a painting by Denny)

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by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 202

Incredible plastic or acrylic serving tray. I found an incredible collection of serving trays and tv trays in a drawer in Allee’s of...

March 5, 2012 by denny

Amazing Ceramic Veggie Pixie Condiment Containers!

I died over this one. I met up with friend and fellow akitschionado Planet Joan today. The time I was there I ran around snapping some p...

by denny

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Close, but not always accurate… (Part 7)

Another red gem from the late 40’s or early 50’s. Though I grew up with a green kitchen timer, the red color was a must add to t...

by MyFunCloset

Mothers Little Helper

I can hardly believe such an Item was ever produced… Great if you have limited space....

by shirlie williams

Chicken Wing Cupcake

With gravy flavored icing. Now you’re talking....

by snappyp

Pez Dispensers

Pez collection at San Diego County Fair....

by Bob oybay Davidson

New Hampshire souvenir

How plain can you get? Whoever though up this idea for this piece must have been stuck for ideas....

by denny