What says Christmas more than a bucket full of clams? A bucket full of clams with Santa hats, gloves and a tree! We found this in a Christmas decoration shop in Mystic, Connecticut when we were driving round New England over the summer. The shop was huge and had nearly every Christmas decoration you could think of. I was sorely tempted by a glittery flamingo one but it was $20 so I said no. We will just have to go back!
Santa was found cuddling his friend Beefeater (photo was appalling!) in a basket in a charity shop and they had to come home with me. I think Matt was shaking his head at this point too!
Our pink glittery Elvis shirt was bought in Hawaii You might guess you can get some Elvis kitsch (or tat - depending on your viewpoint!) in Honolulu.
These Dame Edna style glasses came from Paperchase and I think they are fab. We also got a pink glittery Jesus statue and a turquoise Mary but alas they went to the in-laws :) I'm hoping they will make their way back to us as one of those daft presents that makes the family rounds - I will keep them though!
Matt thinks Santa looks a bit scary - I don't but it could be the
Do you embrace kitsch? Hate it? Like stuff no one else gets?
2 comments:
I am not a big fan of kitch until something is so naff that it becomes appealing
I love a bit of kitsch - it's just too much fun to ignore! Love Dame Edna's glasses - too cute :D
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