The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Cooking with my Sears Electric Fondue Pot

Okay, I had to do some convincing and I believe we bought the wrong cheese but it was still fun to eat the fondue way. Here are pics, some n...

May 28, 2010 by denny

It’s Kitzchy with a “Z”…

The time it took designer Jonathan Adler to create this pair of needlepoint (!) pillows of Liza Minnelli and her (now ex-) husband David Ges...

May 25, 2010 by Douglas Wood

The Pliable Ross Sisters

This nearly took my breath away: Please make sure to watch the whole thing. It’s super fantastic! According to Wikipedia The Ross Sist...

May 23, 2010 by Lisa Rios

Dad in 1964

I came around a year later. This pic of my Pop always reminded me of James Dean in a way. My Pop used to have this killer, reddish pompadour...

May 21, 2010 by denny

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Atlantic City Vacation Beach Photos from 1966

Again, this is my family. My Mom is the one in the blue one piece bathing suit that looks as if it has white buttons on it. These were taken...

May 20, 2010 by denny

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For Denny – My DeCastro Sisters Autograph

Denny, as per my comment in your DeCastro Sisters post, https://www.awmok.com/2010/04/02/the-decastro-sisters-a-tribute-article-and-pictures...

May 19, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Family picture from the 60’s

I am the baby here, pictured with Mom and Dad of course but look at the kitsch filled background....

by denny

“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, CA. Part 2” VIDEO

In part 2, I take you on a tour of even more grand and kitschifyingly wonderful monuments of aesthetic in my beloved east San Fernando Valle...

May 17, 2010 by Allee Willis

“Up, Up & Away” – Badmitton Birdies are most definitiely Kitsch!

Up Up and Away in My Beautiful Baloooooooooon!...

May 16, 2010 by Zeppy

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An Italian Wedding Anniversary in 1943

My Grandfather and Grandmother are the first couple at the table. My Mother’s parents. The Italian side....

May 15, 2010 by denny

Boston Terrier Spice Set

One of my very favorite Boston Terrier collectibles – I waited a long time to find this on e-bay and probably paid too much, but what ...

May 12, 2010 by daleanne

Pillow Talk -meets- The Brady Bunch

I just love the B&W Checkered bolster sofas!...

by Zeppy

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 3D, Miami Beach & Charles Phoenix

With 3D all the rage today many people forget that the first ubiquitous mass consumer experience with the technology was with View-Masters. ...

May 10, 2010 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch’ O The Day – Mr. Mother’s Day Cup & Saucer Sculpture

I love, love, love crafts projects, especially when they go awry, and this coffee cup with saucer collar is one of my favorites. That it say...

May 9, 2010 by Allee Willis

Mom’s Seashell Collection

This is so everyone can see where I get my “collecting” bug from. I get it from Mom. Here is a small (believe it or not) , displ...

by denny

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Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle by Joan Hohl (a romance novel starring my mother – well kind of…)

My Mom has read romance novels for years, still does and still collects them but not as obsessive now. This book came out in 1984. My Mother...

by denny

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Mother’s Day plate

Again, a $2.00 item....

by denny

Mother and Daughters (a vintage 60’s pic)

This is my Mom on the left and my Aunt Loretta on the right. My Grandmother who is now 97 is in the middle. They are not twins and I have no...

by denny

Mother’s Day and Washington DC Souvenir Combo

This is a gift for Mother’s Day AND a Washington DC souvenir. This kid must have been on a limited budget to come up with this winner....

by MyFunCloset

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Alice Williams Sings With Mom & Dad – Inspirational LP

I think they are all wearing my Grandmother’s draperies. Look at Dad’s shoes! Don’t have much info on this one....

by denny

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Class of 1958 – My Mother’s year book

This is my Mother’s high school year book. I went to this same school for 8th and 9th grade…anyway, I am digressing a bit here&#...

by denny

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Mom & Me picture

Mom’s hair just kills me with the headband and that stripey shirt! The baby is me....

by denny