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I was first introduced to ASCII art in the mid 1970s. It was during a tour of a home where I was to babysit. There, above the bed in the master bedroom, we 
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Eve Arnold is known for her celebrity photographs, and perhaps most known for her photos of Marilyn Monroe. This is how I, as a woman with an obsession wi
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As resident Queen of Kitsch, you may be surprised that I'm often reluctant to discuss my so-called "kitschy" collectibles. Out and about, buying and sellin
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Yes, Virginia, there was voice mail back in the Second World War; these photos I snapped at River City Antique Mall prove it. The voice of your soldie
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On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, Freeman's will be auctioning off antiques and decorative art items from the estate of famed Hollywood actress Ava Gardner (1922-1
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On Saturday I spotted this retro cookie jar at a yard sale -- actually, the sign alerting passersby to the sale read, "Oh, No, A Fire... Yard Sale!" which
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You might not have thought of collecting by color, but pink is a fascinating color to collect. When you think of vintage pink items, you likely have ima
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This time of year, baking is more than popular -- it's a requirement. It's not just the delicious food, but nostalgia which drives us. But this year, more
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As collectors, we often get excited when we come across a rare find. Our bidding paddles go up, our wallets come out, and we go as far as we can to obtain
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Standing nine inches tall, this vintage poodle pull toy is in a class unto itself.
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This little booklet from the Southern Pacific railroad is a more than a vintage cross-country collectible; it's a cross-collectible which bridges railroadi
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In 1885, W. Duke & Sons inserted "sexy" trading cards of actresses in their packages of Duke's Cigarettes. This act is said to have led to Duke's becom
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You can think of vintage chalkware and plaster pieces as early forms of plastic; they were cheap options in home decor. As a result, many of the designs we
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Small wooden valaška Recently, hubby and I bought out a small partial estate. Among the items were many wooden boxes, canes, and other objects -- inclu
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Perhaps the most sentimental of all pop culture icons are those related to Saturday morning television. For those of us of a certain age, Baby Boomers thro
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I have a thing for vintage cookbooks. Like many collectors of cookbooks, I began by finding the ones my mother and grandmother used. From there, well, I re
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Masked dolls and toys are stuffed fabric toys with faces made of plastic, rubber, or other material. While they, especially those with doll faces, may look
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There's more to get book lovers, readers, and book collectors than "just books." Here's my list of the ten best gifts to give a bibliophile. 1) Fine Boo
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The Tweaker is a vintage beauty collectible which removes unwanted hair., and it's not one of the loveliest vanity collectibles.
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Recently I scored a pair of vintage white or milk glass advertising mugs from Bonanza Steakhouse. Well, there are two of them, but they are not exactly a m
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While much is made about the ornate nature and downright bling of these antique eyeglasses, the lorgnette's design was one of practicality.
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This ridiculously large (six inch long) clear plastic clothespin is a vintage office or desk accessory. You can open the clothespin, place mail or papers i
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Recently, on American Pickers, Mike and Frank found a freaky piece of vintage advertising that they referred to as a "Sealtest monkey". (To be clear, and f
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My love of vintage graphics led me to this box; the vintage beefcake didn't exactly hurt either. Together, they drew me in and led me to the discovery o
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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
A Marketing Mix
Adventures in advertising and marketing - the contemporary, the historical, and the hysterical. http://deanna.dahlsad.com/
Antiques & Vintage Collectibles
Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/
Colorful Prism Of Racism
Racism past and present. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/colorful-prism-of-racism/
Consumption Junction
Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
Dare To Be A Feminist
For Art's Sake-1
Art, crafts, and the people who make them. To inspire and purchase. Companion to http://www.ululating-undulating-ungulate.com/
Herstory
History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Kitsch
Mostly vintage and retro "badness" but you can decide how delicious it is. http://www.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com/blog/
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.
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