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Vintage Dachshund Letter Opener

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I picked up this vintage Dachshund letter opener at a local thrift shop here on Cape Cod.  I love his stubby red feet and his curly-q tail....

May 13, 2011 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee Willis Marches on Detroit! Part 15, The Miracle Dentist Story

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I’m not a lover of dentists. Though I have one I do love now in LA, Dr. James Foremaker, I’m still feeling repercussions from a ...

May 10, 2011 by Allee Willis

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COPY CAT

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Now that is A REAL COPY CAT.  ALL BE IT A TIRED ONE....

May 8, 2011 by snappyp

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Grants Liquor Advertisement

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I love everything about this ad from his glasses down to his vinyl pants.  The pants look vinyl to me but the sweater is absolutely fabulou...

April 21, 2011 by denny

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ONE RINGY DINGY…

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ROTARY DIAL…AND PUSH BUTTON… GREAT SHOPPING AT THE NY PIER SHOW MARCH 12-13, 2011...

April 4, 2011 by k2dtw

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I love charts

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Charts really help me make important decisions.  This is my bacon chart....

April 3, 2011 by snappyp

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Choosing the right mouse is important.

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Who is the cutest mouse on the table and which one will eat more peanuts?  Which one is most comfortable in the palm of your hand?  There ...

March 29, 2011 by snappyp

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 007 Rubber Bands

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No mention of James Bond, no mention of Sean Connery, no mention of anything other than the fact that these are 007 Superior Quality Rubber ...

March 27, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Roadrunner Mailbox (Acme brand, no doubt)

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All over the world, people customize their mailboxes.  Here’s one in South Palm Springs that I walked by today.  Not unlike a real r...

March 24, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 113 – August 2010)

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I think these “half cups” were big sellers when they first appeared on the “kitsch scene”. This pen hangs in the kit...

March 22, 2011 by denny

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Executive 9 To 5 Cologne

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First of all, I had a hell of a time taking pictures of this bottle. My camera wouldn’t cooperate no matter what background I used (li...

March 3, 2011 by Michael Ely

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The Fluff Letter

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Ok, I’m bringing out the big guns now inspired by a conversation with Allee about Fluff last night (it’s kind of long, bear with...

February 14, 2011 by Rusty

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Izzy Guilty

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This little guy is a stuffed nylon dull stuffed into a plastic mason jar....

February 10, 2011 by Mooshe

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s “Last Leg O’ The (knee) Trip” Pen

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I’m happy to report that my own recently operated on left  knee is finally allowing my leg to return to its natural state such as mod...

January 24, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Lipstick Pens

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Although none of these little mini pens come in the signature Mac Morange ultra bright neon shimmer orange color that I slap on my lips almo...

January 6, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 82 – August 2010)

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Not the greatest shot but this Ubangi barware is the most beautiful I have ever seen. I have no idea if Allee has more Ubangi kitsch in stor...

December 27, 2010 by denny

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Kitty cat metal sculpture/bill holder

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Here is a little kitty bill collector I picked up for $2.00 at the local flea market. He looks a bit cranky if you ask me....

December 7, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Dr. Ben Casey Pencils

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I loved me some Ben Casey when I was a kid. I had Ben Casey diaries, wallets, cufflinks, bobble head dolls, anything and everything that had...

November 23, 2010 by Allee Willis

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The beginning of “express yourself” phones…

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Just after the standard black rotary phone came this lemon yellow touch tone button phone, dated 1968. It was the beginning of “expres...

November 13, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 58 – August 2010)

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These “half cup” ceramic coffee mugs always killed me and I remember growing up with kitsch like this. Not that I ever saw my pa...

November 9, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 50 – August 2010)

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Capitol really knew how to promote their artists. This is a rare Bobby Darin, 4 track ep that came with a Scripto Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge...

October 20, 2010 by denny

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Sushi Anyone?

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Mmmmm, mmmmm! Who doesn’t love sushi? Sushi sampler plate anyone?? “But Lisa, Sushi isn’t Kitsch. Why are you posting it h...

October 13, 2010 by Lisa Rios

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Pencil Sharpener Man

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This is a vintage tin litho pencil sharpener, made in Germany. You’d look pretty weird too if you had a hole in the middle of your blo...

October 11, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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A few Sillis for ya

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Here are a few from the collection. If you are interested in Sillisculpts there is a great Yahoo group where many are documented. The leader...

September 30, 2010 by Deembe

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Batmobile Phone

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This was one of many superhero, specifically Batman memorabilia.. better yet.. now Kitschy “had to haves” that my son will not p...

September 22, 2010 by Tyna

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