AMAZING pin/bejeweled KITTY CATS – made in Hong Kong
I found these two plastic cats when I first moved to PA. They have “Made in Hong Kong” stickers on the bottom but I think they may have been made in the 70′s, maybe even the early 80′s. Made with...
View ArticleMrs. Willis (a tribute to Allee Willis’ Mom from Allee Willis’“Willis...
Sometimes when I am walking around “Willis Wonderland”, I’m not always able to ask questions. If I did, I would drive Allee crazy and besides, that’s the fun of these posts, Allee’s commentary on each...
View ArticleMy new FAVORITE ceramic sailor!! A rare promotional bank
Stands about 8 inches tall. I see these from time to time and I am absolutely obsessed with anything having to do with vintage sailor kitsch. One week I go to the flea market nd he was $25.00. Then...
View ArticleUnscrewed Sillisculpt
I’m an artist who loves all things retro, particularly stuff from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. I was inspired by the R&W Berrie, C.M. Paula, and American Greetings figurines, so I made these...
View ArticleSeattle Space Needle post card 1962
I found the following commentary that accompanied this post card on a blog I ran across while surfing….I love the graphics here!! “THE SPACE NEEDLE is the most dominating feature in the skyline of...
View ArticleRocking Poodle Planter
The long days of winter are over and spring is here! With that comes yard sales, flea markets, and kitsch-hunting!! And me! I’m back! Enjoy this rocking-poodle planter. I passed it up a few times...
View ArticleFANTASTIC ceramic alligator decanter!
I took mom out to some local garage sales and came upon tis amazing ceramic, alligator decanter. I’m not sure what was kept in this gator, wine or hard liquor but that doesn’t matter to me, I had to...
View ArticleA trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Pt. 1)
The infamous Laffing Sal at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – scaring young children since forever. Originally from San Francisco’s Playland At The Beach. Or IS she? Another resides at the Musee...
View ArticleThe Pink Elephant
In the middle of a cornfeild where I live in Southern Illinois. Is Pink Elephant Antiques. A favorite place of mine! There is a giant ice cream cone stand outside the store (pictured above next to the...
View ArticleGeorge Update! Fresh Paint!
I was obsessed when you first posted this place: https://www.awmok.com/2010/05/22/sheltons-nursery-pink-elephant/ https://www.awmok.com/2010/05/23/sheltons-nursery-george-washington-on-a-camel/ Now I...
View ArticleZsa Zsa Voom!
When Sid Krofft – let’s stop and take a breath right here – Sid Krofft! of H.R. Pufinstuf and Land of the Lost and wayyyy more fame – when Sid called me two months ago and made me put Sunday, June 30,...
View ArticleOh, the heck with it, I’m going to the Mardi Gras…
……or Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans February 12, 2013(one of my nephews birthday)…..The weather had been great all weekend. We got our Krewe Of Southdowns parade in in grand style. Our group was even in...
View ArticlePetroleum Jelly Body Armour
Now here is an idea..into battle with Petroleum body armour !! Jung-ki Beak is the artist and he designed them to show basically the protection that Vaseline gives to peoples bodies…
View ArticleGiant Shoes Made From Pots And Pans
Paris-born, Lisbon-based artist Joana Vasconcelos takes everyday objects and transforms them into life-size replicas of high-heel sandals in her aptly titled series Shoes. Each towering shoe is...
View ArticleEgg Chairs
I know nothing about these chairs other than they are fabulous, and I would like a whole set of them.. and the coffee table.
View ArticleFirst Prize Mike’s
Seen in Schenectady, NY… they sure have a nice neon sign! They have these guys, too.
View ArticleZebra Cake
How lush is this , you just want to pick at all that popcorn and lick off all the icing…
View ArticleKitsch Creche
I know it’s nowhere near the holiday season but I had to share this outstanding piece of art I saw at an antique shop recently. A crab shell, painted gold, bejeweled with beads and sequins… lined with...
View ArticleGigantic Model of David Hasselhoff
Even scarier than Hasselhoff himself!! At least this version can't get drunk and dribble hamburger in front of their daughter. But then this one can't drive Kit. Is Hasselhoff still a God in Germany?
View ArticleBootleg Mr. Potato Head
I LOVE off-brand versions of iconic anything. I'd way rather have this than the real Mr. Potato Head. The label is excellent too.
View ArticleChocolate Trail 2013 in Hong Kong
More at http://blog.modes4u.com/hong-kong/chocolate-trail-2013-in-hong-kong-part-1.html! And even more in Part 2 at http://blog.modes4u.com/hong-kong/chocolate-trail-2013-in-hong-kong-part-2.html !!!...
View ArticleGiant Pig
Pig seen at an unusual December yard sale. He can be yours for a cool $600 bucks.
View ArticleOil & Vinegar Neck… Creatures
Got this weird and wacky oil & vinegar dispenser at an antique shop on my birthday. It has obviously never been used. Really odd thing with no marks. I had to have it!! Is anyone out there? :)
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