The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The sun will come out tomorrow…

An Albert Finney signed photo with Aileen Quinn when he starred in Annie, came from the fabulous 50’s decorated home I submitted month...

February 24, 2012 by MyFunCloset

And we all thought she was just posing…

With a paper clip and a slice of rolled paper mother is now prepared. And everyone thought she was just posing for her son. For years, we&...

February 22, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Good enough to eat…

OK, so I don’t bake enough to spring for a dollar, but I still apreciate the artistry in making these cookies with all the 3D details....

February 20, 2012 by MyFunCloset

“Welcome to your new home”…

As I jump into my pre-spring cleaning and attack this kitchen display of vintage kitchen tools and knick-knacks, I thought I’d snap ph...

February 19, 2012 by MyFunCloset

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1955 – a changing time for home design…

What a time that must have been. New architecture, new approach to construction, home furnishings…”old was out”. By the mi...

February 13, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Rolling kitchen cart, step stools- a 1950’s must…

As a litte one in the mid 1950’s, I remember we had a white rolling table and a step stool too. Don’t recall the color of the ...

February 10, 2012 by MyFunCloset

1955 was a great year for cars…lots of cars

Detroit was THE city of progress. My uncle was part of the steel business that made these beauties. A new car every year. Don’t y...

February 9, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Yes but what kind of rug?

There are rugs… and there are rugs....

February 8, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Plastic is Perfect…1955 flooring ads

Along came plastic flooring in the mid 1950’s. This “Better Homes and Gardens magazine” changed the way the “modern&...

February 6, 2012 by MyFunCloset

Ever wonder what a TV cost in 1955?

Just recently, I found two 1955 “Better Homes and Gardens” magazines. The ads are priceless. This was the television departme...

February 5, 2012 by MyFunCloset

A Elf Knee Huggers Band. Part 16.

A A merry band of knee huggers who make an apprearance just one time each year…and in great condition too. But, who’s the little...

November 28, 2011 by MyFunCloset

$2 for a signed Burt Reynolds B&W. Part 15

Two bucks still a great deal if anyone's a Burt Reynolds freak. Still, nothing like that 70s centerfold. I remember rushing to the newstand ...

November 27, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Vintage speakers from theater…

I overheard the conversation that these speakers, each measuring about 3 or 4 feet, were from a movie house that was taken down in the 50...

November 25, 2011 by MyFunCloset

There must have been 50 poodles…

This caught my eye first. Salt and pepper poodle shakers. This Broadway poodle dances. Ta-dum…the collection, or should I say partia...

November 23, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Russel Wright in Pink & Chartruese. Part 12

Love the lines and the colors in the Russel Wright tableware she had. I would have picked those colors too. Too bad about the crack in the s...

November 20, 2011 by MyFunCloset

A Baby “Head” Vase

This is the first baby “head “vase I’ve ever seen . Made by Lefton....

November 18, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Old View Master & Views of Greece. Part 13

The Rec room was filled with treasures. This was another favorite. Not sure View Master disks are even out there anymore....

November 17, 2011 by MyFunCloset

I’m at a loss for words…

With all these clocks, this is the one that said “take my picture and send it to Allee”. I’m at a loss for words....

November 15, 2011 by MyFunCloset

The Osmond’s lunch box…

Same tag sale as the Partridge Family lunch box. Is that Marie in the bottom right corner?...

November 11, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Lazy susan on knotty pine bar. Part 13

Sitting on the knotty pine bar in the “rec” room, a 50’s lazy susan server. What great bold color....

November 9, 2011 by MyFunCloset

A “Mod” red radio 1950. Part 11

What a beauty. I doesn’t work, but it sure looks good! With the twist of the black handle, the case opens up to expose the batteries....

November 8, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Before KFC was the Chicken King…

So this is “where chicken was king” from 1929 to 1959. Not sure where the Smithville Inn was, but I’m sure they worked ...

November 7, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Maroon and pink tub appliques. Part 10.

A double color pack…maroon and pink bathtub stick on appliques. They even gave the comsumer design patterns to follow! This went...

November 6, 2011 by MyFunCloset

A 1954 bright red Plymouth wagon….ahhhh

Now this wagon speaks of the suburban living high. The color. the chrome, the white walls. Bring back the Plymouth. What a fun retro car t...

November 5, 2011 by MyFunCloset