The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Sew you’ll remember…

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love promotional items/freebies, and if they make no sense- even better! Ever lose ...

November 7, 2011 by Cheetah Velour

Trick or Treating in the Red States

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November 1, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Grandpa’s Croaked – Cool the Fuck Down!

Excuse me– why are they passing out fans if the funeral parlors are so “completely air conditioned?” Maybe the “fi...

October 29, 2011 by Douglas Wood

WHAM-O Water Wiennie children’s toy

I’ve had a lot of toys in my life but this one I cannot recall. I’m just not sure about this one, it scares me a just a little b...

October 10, 2011 by denny

Encyclopedia Art

I am calling this post “Encyclopedia Art.” Dated 1961, these books were sold on a serial basis in our local grocery store whe...

October 9, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Overly Adorable Flour Sifter

Saw this adorable flour sifter at an antique shop. It was in great shape though, so it was a bit pricey. I didn’t buy it, but they...

September 28, 2011 by Nessa

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Sassy Pants, 14×11 (a painting by Denny)

Little Miss Sassy Pants wants to get sassy with all of you right now! She’s awfully demanding ya know....

September 23, 2011 by denny

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1960 Harley Davidson Ad

Future Hell’s Angel. Now we know why....

September 19, 2011 by Markydoodle

Asian Ceramic Planter (with gold accents)

I found this little planter at the local flea market. Another purchase that made me extra happy considering I paid only $1.00 for it. It...

by denny

Hands-on Kitsch circa 1987

This picture was a long lost discovery this year not long after I moved back here to Southern California from a few years in Phoenix. Going ...

September 18, 2011 by Tommy

The Fab Two

Since I joined AWMOK I planned to make a post about my beloved Dad Edgar and his twinbrother Dagobert. The two were born in 1939 as the las...

September 17, 2011 by BeeJay

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Mishapen Mr. Snowman

My late father handcrafted this nifty piece (measuring about 4 inches tall) in 1959 (dated on the bottom) at the ripe age of 4!...

September 14, 2011 by Tommy

DuPont! Better breathing,though chemistry

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September 10, 2011 by Danielle MuadDib

Mickey Mouse Club Puzzle

The original Mickey Mouse Club was a little before my time, but when I found this puzzle at a yard sale, I had to buy it because of the gr...

September 7, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Baby Boxer

I have no idea what this is from or what its purpose, if any, is. It stands about 8″ tall and is about 6″ in length and there&...

September 6, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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And the Angry Baby Award Goes To…

To protect the (well, not so ) innocent, I will call this baby Mr F. He is very angry and well, can you blame him?! Mum pushed him over the ...

by windupkitty

Igloos and Hulas

These puzzles are from 1959, the year Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, respectively, motivating toy companies to exploit t...

September 5, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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Toy Commercial meets “The Exorcist”

I wonder what ex(orc)isted first. The flick or this doll. Definately not that kind of toy you win a kids heart with....

by BeeJay

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Lenny’s First Tooth, 20×16 (a painting by Denny)

I’m not really sure what Lenny is swigging on but he sure looks pleased....

by denny

Puss N’ Boots, 20×16 (a painting by Denny)

He’s a very happy and adventurous kitty....

September 3, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 41

I think I remember having something similar when I was a young tot. This is one of the many vintage trays that I found at Willis Wonderlan...

August 31, 2011 by denny

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Porch-n-Patio Furniture set for miniature dolls (pic taken at the flea market)

I was tempted but not for $20.00. So i quickly snapped some pics. All the pieces are made of plastic. I spotted this at the flea market here...

August 29, 2011 by denny

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Toy Soldier Baby Wall Art

This was so cheap at a church sale, I had to get it! Little Toy Soldiers marching on wall art. Their little drumsticks are made of NAILS...

August 27, 2011 by Nessa