The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Kitschy Knitting Patterns

1952 and 1953 knitting patterns for men’s socks featuring dice, a smoking pipe, a bowling guy, a fish on a hook, a duck, a moonlit duc...

by Nessa

Cupcake Palette

That’s already a pretty picture…… I’m thinking that the paintbrush here is a fork....

by snappyp

Denny’s Adventures In Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 316

I think this is a gorgeous old piece of kitsch. This is something I found in Allee’s storage unit....

July 6, 2012 by denny

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Beetle BBQ

Talk about multi purpose. Just not at the same time. I wish there were away to grill and drive, but it’s either grill or engine...

by snappyp

Kristy McNichol Doll

I present to you all star of Family, Only When I Laugh, White Dog, Empty Nest, and who could forget The Pirate Movie with the yummy Christ...

by Jaymes Mansfield

Wooden Yard Birds

My mom wanted these ducks she bought for the garden repainted so I thought I’d photo them before I did anything to the paint. There...

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 312

I want this so bad I can’t stand it! I saw 2 of these that were empty and the guy wanted $35.00 a piece at our local flea market....

July 5, 2012 by denny

Worlds Largest Ice Cream

Hot off the presss..the world’s largest Ice Cream was unveiled today.Experimental celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal unveiled the worl...

by shirlie williams

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Jayne Mansfield Peek-A-Boo Necktie

Here is a fantastic little piece of atomic culture. Feeling Lonely at work? Mrs gettin’ on your nerves? Well just pop in the mens ...

by Jaymes Mansfield

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Happy 4th!

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by Pop

Olé Angels

I found these angle super-skinny candle holders at a yard sale. Of course, they are supposed to say “Noel”, but the “N&#...

by Nessa

Bridge in Water

Not sure this is kitsch but I loved the idea. Especially if I got to walk this on a very hot day....

by snappyp

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Confabing with CHARO about the new record we’re about to do.

After a very successful recording session with Peitor Angell a.k.a. Monte Carlo and our own Pigmy Will doing original material on Sunday, w...

July 3, 2012 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 303

I used to own one of these Seagram 7 bottles. It came from my Uncles bar but I didn’t appreciate things like this when I was younger...

by denny

Fiddle Pig

This poor fiddle pig was so chipped, broken, and re-glued that he needed a home. I think he cost me a dime....

by Nessa

Frankie Was Really Happy With His New Hat, 8×10 (a painting by Denny)

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by denny

Jayne Mansfield Lingerie

I love Jayne Mansfield, in fact I came across this sight , while trying to find a J M Hot Water Bottle and it brought me to AWMOK . This adv...

by shirlie williams

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Stay Puft

He is right up there with the Pillsbury dough boy and the Michelin man. I like him best when he’s angry....

by snappyp

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 301

I want one of these so bad! These are vintage bowling alley tables....

July 2, 2012 by denny

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Inflatable Bouncy Stonehenge

I fell to the ground gasping when I saw this, its just wonderful, the stiff guardians of Stonehenge who make you walk round a fence and foll...

by shirlie williams

DIY SHOES- recycled too

This is absolute genius. Now I know what to do with my water bottles. and I might go a little more creative with color sharpies, but lea...

by snappyp

Parisian Cocktail Shaker

A flea market find, rescued from one of those junkers who has things clanking around and getting broken in a box in the back of his truck....

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 300

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July 1, 2012 by denny

Junque Portrait of Turleen

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by Turleen