The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Crazy Woodcarvings – Austria 2011

Karl and I came across these while wandering around Mayrhofen last month, the shop was closed ,and these carving were left outside, sadly to...

November 7, 2011 by shirlie williams

Libido Lit!

A few vintage paperbacks I found recently. Love how this one pretends to be a “documentary” while exploiting mental illness fo...

November 6, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Bathroom Vanity decor. Part 9

Maroon vitrolite glass walls surround this sit down vanity area. Check out the built-in drawers reflected in the mirror. The cone shape tr...

November 2, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Route 66 Toy Museum (alas, now closed)

I can’t find the pictures I took, but here are some from around the web. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya8hy7ZX64s&feature=youtu....

October 28, 2011 by Ted Nimmo

Over the Top Sea Shell Dining…

This gal bought 3 dozen complete table settings… all different! This may not have ben old, but certainly unique. If you listen caref...

October 22, 2011 by MyFunCloset

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LA Times Feature about your hostess, me, Allee Willis

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/allee-willis-goes-soup-to-nuts.html...

October 20, 2011 by Allee Willis

’50s aluminum kitchen canisters… two of each

It had to take forever to collect these wonderful matching aluminum canisters. Finding one set is rare, but two set is a miracle....

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Melmac tableware by Brookpark. Part 4

Here we are in th elower level “rec” room. Complete with a knotty pine wrap a round bar. “Blue Bell” melmac by Brook...

October 14, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Matching Flower Trays and Bowls. Part 3

Fast forward to the early ’70’s (??) matching everything serving trays an d bowls. It matched the outdoor grasshopper green colo...

October 13, 2011 by MyFunCloset

A beach scene & a Gold Sofa. Part 1

Come join me on a recent weekend adventure of an estate sale filled with amazing furnishing from the past. I snapped about a dozen pieces...

October 11, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 81

The tiki that greets you upon entering the tiki book hut. Ugh, I still haven’t been able to go through this tiki book hut in any sort ...

October 10, 2011 by denny

Shag!

Who doesn’t love shag carpeting?? Well, I’m sure there are some, but I’m not one of them! This fit in so nicely with our o...

October 7, 2011 by Brother Cleve

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 75

I was dying to get my hands on this stash of vintage games. Dying to see the Beverly Hillbillies game!...

October 5, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 73

I would die to have these transferred onto to dvd. Rose Parade, Pin-Up, Betty Rowland Silhouette, Hollywood, Palm Springs, and more!...

October 4, 2011 by denny

Superspade!

The complete run of SUPERSPADE paperbacks, published between March 1970-November 1971. Cover art is by the great Mitchell Hooks (in fact, th...

October 1, 2011 by Brother Cleve

My Living Room (PT 2)

Here’s a bit more of an overview of the living room. I’ll post specific items over time. Yes, the Lava Lamp works. When I bought...

September 30, 2011 by Brother Cleve

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By Popular Demand — My Living Room (PT 1)

Thanks for all the commentary about the curtains. Here’s a peek at one part of my living room, which now houses some fab thrift store ...

September 29, 2011 by Brother Cleve

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Playboy bar paraphernalia

What sort of man reads Playboy? A man who steals stuff from the Playboy Club and sells it at flea markets 30 years later! No home bar is com...

September 28, 2011 by Brother Cleve

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Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 67

I thought I would end The House of Prudence series with this fantastic lady shape ceramics. The green lady I am really digging and the one...

September 25, 2011 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 47

This is a rare shot of the living room at WIllis Wonderland. Allee was getting ready to be photographed for the book “Born In Detroi...

September 8, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 40

The kitsch in these photos has all been photographed for the kitschenette. I wanted to post a wide view of the room that will give everyon...

September 7, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 46

I knew I would find some atomic glassware while peeking around in Snappy-P’s cabinets....

September 5, 2011 by denny

More…My Junk (affectionately)

More snapshots from my crowded kitchen shelves. (I know…I need to dust) ( I Know the frosting cup isn’t Kitsch I used it to p...

September 3, 2011 by Ted Nimmo