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Posts tagged “kitsch”

Bizarre Tchotchkes: The Return of Snow Globe Collections?

Do you remember the scene in Sleepless in Seattle where the woman Tom Hanks is dating (who happens to be an interior decorator) offers to bring back a snow globe to his kid? And the kid simply looks a...

When Bad is Awesome: Collecting While Away

For my other job, I've been spending a lot of time at thrift stores and flea markets (I'm lucky) armed with petty cash and a list to check off. Amidst the credenzas, lamps, chairs, dining room tables...

House Tour: Marisa’s Mid-Century Meets Vintage Condo
Los Angeles

Name: Marisa Wasser Location: West Hollywood Size: 780 sq. ft. (not including small patio) Years lived in: 1 >View Slideshow Marisa has always loved mid-century kitsch and...

AT Asia: Hometown Souvenirs in the Home

Bringing kitsch souvenirs home from a trip is sometimes a gamble; you could end up with an interesting conversation piece, a someday-family heirloom or just a cheesy mistake that ends up in storage. W...

Puppy by CB2

There's something about summer that brings out the silly in us. Which is why we're jonesing for this puppy sculpture ottoman from CB2....

Bookmarked: Bloomingdales Book of Home Decorating

We stumbled upon this bible of style from 1976 at the Santa Monica Library. Some of it seemed right on for right now (like the Frank Gehry cardboard furniture) and some, as expected, was a little...e...