The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Mermaid Wall Sculptures

I’ve been fascinated by anything mermaid all my life. These wooden mermaid plaques were the ugliest mermaids I’d ever seen. I lo...

July 19, 2010 by Michael M.

Fishin’ Frog

This frog is made out of shells and paint. I didn’t make him, he came from a yard sale. My mom collects frogs. She has 100s of them, s...

July 17, 2010 by Nessa

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Denny’s Adventure in “Willis Wonderland” – part 4

Pink ceramic monkey that I just plotzed over. I have never seen one of these before. I love the expression on his face as if he too is welco...

July 3, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 2

Here is part two folks. Sorry if I happened to repeats any pics in my postings but at least I can blame that on the excitement of reliving m...

July 1, 2010 by denny

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MORE LUNCH fish kabob – The only way to really eat fish

Ring pop tongue:...

June 30, 2010 by lambshank1

Tiki bathroom

This is a tiki bathroom, a room filled with tiki mugs, vintage aquarium ornaments, model ships, tiki masks, ceramic mermaids, plastic fish w...

June 18, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1978 Avon “Weekend Decision Maker” Tai Winds After Shave

On days such as today when it’s sweltering in LA the decision as to what to do over the weekend is always a big deal – sweat to ...

June 6, 2010 by Allee Willis

Goldfish Toilet Roll Cover

Sadly I do not own this, I found it while browsing..Its just so cute…...

June 3, 2010 by shirlie williams

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Goldfish and Blue Seafoam Onion Dip

The perfect Memorial Day weekend snack – Goldfish diving into an ocean of blue food colored onion dip. Even your vegetarian guests wil...

May 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

1950’s Fishing Motif Shirt

Classic and prototypical 50’s sports shirt, a prized possession of mine, worn only for the finest relaxing weekend occasions. Not a ri...

by Allee Willis

Fish Night Light – General Electric 1971

I love the mod, graphic style of this fish night light made by General Electric in 1971. The light is situated between the smaller fish (in ...

April 26, 2010 by Douglas Wood

“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, Part 1” VIDEO

As Kitschmeister General I love, love, love the San Fernando Valley, just inches from the center of Hollywood and pumped full of Kitsch like...

by Allee Willis

Plastic Fish Coasters

Found at the “Joan of Arc” thrift shop. They are made of a heavy, thick plastic material. I love the design!...

March 28, 2010 by denny

The Terrace Room – Hotel Laguna (in the heart of Laguna Beach)

Not sure what this is exactly but I love the graphics and those tiny fish swimming around. I didn’t know they had cactus in the ocean?...

March 26, 2010 by denny

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No feet for fish socks…

A fisherman got these fish socks as a gift but just didn’t have the courage to wear them… then into the yard sale box it went &#...

March 24, 2010 by MyFunCloset

“Daddy” Sea Shell /with Boat Ashtray

Another piece from my Grandmothers curio cabinet. My Mother made this for her Father back in the 40’s....

March 23, 2010 by denny

Captain Frank’s Fish & Lobster Seafood Market in New Bedford, MA.

The picture of the fisherman makes him look slightly gothic....

February 16, 2010 by denny

Fish Heads

I saw this painting at a flea market over the summer. The fellow saw me admiring it and told me his friend brought it back from “Thail...

February 15, 2010 by Nessa

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fish mold

My friend Susie is an apartment manager and found this left behind when someone moved out. I thought it was kitschy and hung it up in my bre...

February 9, 2010 by leebamarks

Cat and Fish Brass Coin or Jewelry tray

I’m not sure what this is. This sat in one of the offices at school and the staff knew I collected kitsch, so they pleaded me with me ...

January 18, 2010 by denny

Wrought AIron Fish Trivet/Sculpture

A friend of mine purchased this on Ebay for me a few years ago. I love the face. It is almost a joke face and not a fishy face. I love the b...

January 12, 2010 by snappyp

Atomic Fish Ashtray

You can never have too many fish ashtrays. I love the rough glaze on this. It has a wonderful texture. I purchased it at the Long Beach swap...

January 10, 2010 by snappyp

Merry Fishmas!

Double Crisp n’ crunchy candy fish with santa hat and candy cane + special poem on back...

January 7, 2010 by kookykitsch

Fat Fish Ashtray

Another fish themed ashtray from my collection. This one is almost Jonah And The Whale like, but it is a fish and not a whale. When I put a ...

January 4, 2010 by snappyp