The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Long before Arnold ruled California…

Hey, ya gotta earn a living after the body building competition days have ended. The front cover caption reads ” Model: Arnold Schwarz...

July 18, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Can’t get enough blood…

When kids were collecting Beanie Babies, this kid was cornering the Dracula market. Wonder why he didn’t take it with him?...

July 16, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Bowler’s Crying Towel

I guess if I were a bowler or did hand embroidery this might be something I would buy but I don’t do either. I do appreciate the passi...

July 15, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Playing mind games…

This is one of three mind reading games discovered at the same estate sale this past weekend. This family wanted the real truth one way or a...

July 14, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Earrings made of tiny shells …

Clips-on earrings of the 1950’s came in all shapes and sizes. These earrings are only about 3/4″ of an inch, designed with tiny ...

July 13, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Calling Dr. Kildare…

I always found Richard to be very talented and interesting. These are from the early 60’s I think. They were acquired from a friend wh...

July 12, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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T- shirt screams “my souvenir from Florida”.

This seems like an obvious souvenir of Florida. If you lost your way just look at yourself in the mirror. Just remember everything is revers...

July 11, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Killer Red Shoes…

1964 Seventeen Magazine was the bible for fashion and beyond for many gals. Those pointy red ones on top are killers. Love the color socks t...

July 10, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Elvis or Pat Boone… who is the “king”?

How could Pat Boone ever compete with Elvis in the 50’s? Elvis was king. Eddie Fisher leaves sweet Debbie Reynolds to become a love sl...

July 9, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Charlie’s long lost family…

Could this be Charlie Brown’s long lost family? With camera in hand, I captured this moment at a rummage sale today. Love all their ex...

July 5, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Gone bananas…

A small tote bag, only 6″ x 9″ stopped me in my tracks. I would have expected coconuts and not bananas. To compliment a recent p...

July 3, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Skipper, Barbie’s little sister…

Who knew Barbie even had a sister? She’s the one with the wholesome wardrobe. I love the vibrant designs of the the very early 70̵...

July 2, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Pick Up Sticks… no batteries necessary

“Pick Up Sticks” were so much a part of my childhood. This and “Jacks”. For those who didn’t play or don’...

June 30, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Ken’s feelin’ groovy…

I have no emotional ties to Ken and Barbie, but I appreciate how they created a whole new world for girls as they out grew Betsy Wetsy and w...

June 29, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Walk away your floor dust with “Slipper Genie”

Now this is a fun way to keep the dust off tile and hardwood floors. Sandwiched between the slip-on shoe and the dust catcher cloth grabbers...

June 28, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Juggling, an early challenge…

Many years ago I actually semi-taught myself to juggle. I bought a book and juggling balls. I figured I would never learn how to play guitar...

June 26, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Wartime postcards…

1940’s postcards were so simple in design and content....

June 25, 2010 by MyFunCloset

I’m thinking maybe ’50s…

I love the modern lines on this piece. The artist did a great job with the glazes too. A mold number 1197 on the bottom. It’s only 5&#...

June 24, 2010 by MyFunCloset

One more head vase…

The only head vase I have ever found at a reasonable price. This Relpo 5 3/4″ beauty was hidden on a back table, in the middle of the ...

June 23, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Good food…always.

The bright red stools, the white tablecloths, the flowers on the table , the palm tree shades, the plants behind the counter, and good food&...

June 21, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Twister was always fun…

A “Twister” dial without the big plastic floor sheet, for sale at today’s rummage sale. I think this was ’60’s...

June 20, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Enamel Ashtrays in the 60’s…

We actually had one like this years ago. Then I found these two at a yard yard a fews years ago. Just for old time sake, I bought them....

June 13, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Chef’s shopping list rarely used….

Nice as a design piece. I think this is the same original paper from 50 + years ago. I still don’t make a list when I shop. I will one...

June 12, 2010 by MyFunCloset

A little bit of Nashville…

By getting to the rummage sale Saturday morning before they were ready to sell, I snapped this 10″ serving tray with a Hong Kong label...

June 11, 2010 by MyFunCloset