The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Little Kimono Girl

My mother bought me this little ceramic girl as a gift. She stands maybe 6 or 7 inches high....

February 11, 2012 by Nessa

The Vagaries of American Youth

Who among us hasn’t worn panty hose with balloons inside as a hat? Probably Summer Fine Arts Camp, 1972....

February 10, 2012 by Markydoodle

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Famous Theme Parks near Santa Cruz

Lost World, where Dinos go to rest after surfing Mavericks. Sadly, now replaced by a hospice, where these dinos took their second-to-last re...

February 8, 2012 by Erasmus Thump

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

Toilet Paper Holder with a man riding a bicycle

It’s a newer product but how could I walk past this and not want to hand over 50 cents for it? Well, I did buy it and what kills me is...

February 2, 2012 by denny

Battle Of The Beatniks (magazine article from the beatnik scene in Venice, CA)

This is amazing. This is when I would have loved to be down in Venice. West Coast mecca for weirdos? I know this place. Used to go to a reco...

January 31, 2012 by denny

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I want this cat!!!

Check out this kitty and then watch him and his siblings in the other vids at the side of the page. I’m so obsessed with this cat I ...

January 28, 2012 by Allee Willis

Space Boy – 11 x 14 (a painting by Denny – 2011)

Inspired by my love of 50’s sci-fi movies. His nose looks more like a finger to me. I have the worst time painting noses and legs ...

January 27, 2012 by denny

Ear Muffs

I’ve just had a shower and I can’t hear a thing....

January 24, 2012 by snappyp

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 162

I think this is pretty fantastic....

January 23, 2012 by denny

Vintage CERAMIC (male and female) CHEF Jewelry Holders – a matching set

About 8 inches long. I almost had a fit when I found these. I rarely get a set of something so cheap. These beauties were $6.99 a piec...

January 21, 2012 by denny

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Soul Man – 2010 (a painting by Denny)

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January 20, 2012 by denny

Large Wooden Whale Clock & Sea Captain Wall Plaque

Saw this lovely clock at the flea market. Just one of the many pieces of nautical kitsch you will find on Cape Cod. This ceramic wall hangin...

by denny

A Treasury Of Spicy Sea Songs LP

This time we have the hand on hip pose and cigarette dangling from her mouth. Cover art never looked so top notch....

January 19, 2012 by denny

Space Girl, 20×16 (a painting by Denny)

I think Space Girl is on a mission but I’m not sure what that is. She’s obviously distracted by something....

by denny

Balloon People, 16×20 (a painting by Denny)

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January 12, 2012 by denny

A Belated Christmas Miracle! Santa Claus S & P Brothers Reunited!

It was a Christmas miracle, I tell ya! We have had one lone Santa Clause salt and/or pepper shaker in our collection for a while now, but lo...

January 10, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

“Motordome’s Masterpiece” Cadillac 1958 Dealer Color Catalogue

Look at what I bought my husband. This guy’s my doorman. All kidding aside, nothing to me depicts the elegance of design in Ameri...

January 9, 2012 by Markydoodle

TRICKY MICKEY Colorforms Set

I was absolutely obsessed with this toy when I was a kid. What kills me about shopping at my local dump’s “gift hut” is ...

January 7, 2012 by denny

El Circo (LP with a clown on the cover)

Okay, even this one bothers me just a tad and I love scary clowns....

January 5, 2012 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – How One Year Ended and the Next Began

The entertainment portion of the holidays started out on Christmas Eve day at Michael McDonald‘s and me using my iphone for photos. Th...

January 4, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch ‘O The Day – Happy AWMOKian New Year!

I’m blessed enough that to ring in the new year I’ve gone to at least four parties a day for the last couple of days with two ...

January 1, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Merry Funkiest Chistmas Ever!!

Seriously, a funky funky funkay Xmas joint. And Laura Nyro to boot! How does a Christmas gift get any better?! Thank you, akitschionado ...

December 25, 2011 by Allee Willis

Santa Toilet outfit

You better not pout and you better not poop b.c. Santa Claus is watching you. Double deet....

by snappyp