Author Archives: Leona Thrift-ola

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Hackney Wick Flea Market

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Leona Thrift-ola

Upon turning the corner into White Post Lane this morning my heart sunk a little as I counted just 8 stalls at this month’s Hackney Wick Flea Market. It had only taken me 5 minutes to walk there but if … Continue reading →

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The One That Got Away

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Leona Thrift-ola

The collection of kitchen timers included a bunny, kettle, toaster, pear, apple, pig, can of coke, can of sweetcorn, carrot, juicer, egg, red pepper, lemon, bar of chocolate and more. Why didn’t I buy them? I think I was peeved … Continue reading →

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Pub Jumbles: The Kenton

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Leona Thrift-ola

If you’re looking for a nice little old fashioned pub to meet up with your gal pals on a Thursday night then I can recommend The Kenton in Hackney. Go straight from work and you can have a pie ‘n’ … Continue reading →

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Vintage Typewriters

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Leona Thrift-ola

Last weekend my friend and I went thrifting along the Sussex coast and I picked up three lovely vintage typewriters. A 1950’s Halda made in Sweden, a 1960’s Petite made in England and a 1980’s Blue Fox made in Japan. … Continue reading →

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My Thrifted Interning Kit

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Leona Thrift-ola

Tomorrow morning I start a 2 day a week internship! It’ll be the first time I’ve gone to work in a studio for someone else in about 10 years. Eek. On the weekend I decided to thrift some stuff I … Continue reading →

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