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A Thrift-ola SOLD OUT Gallery on Flickr
Posted on: April 6, 2011
Wowsers. What a whirlwind the past three weeks have been since launch! I haven’t done much else except wrap, pack and post orders – hence the radio silence in blogland. Oops. I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s shopped on Thrift-ola already, it’s been so exciting seeing everyone embrace the shoppe and all my finds going off around the world to their lovin’ new homes. Woo-hoo! I’ve started a gallery of SOLD OUT items over on Flickr so I can keep the shoppe clear of sold stock but folk can still sneak-a-peek at goodies I’ve found in the past. It’s quite a colourful set!
My studio is brimming full of new finds so now it’s down to the nitty-gritty of photographing and uploading ’em to the shoppe – so keep a regular look out on our Just In page. Plus, I’m excited to be off on my next crafting adventure at The Make Lounge next week as I’ve discovered an excellent way to recycle vintage teatowels… will report back soon!
Gather Round, Clap Your Hands and Holler!
Posted on: March 11, 2011
Welcome to Thrift-ola – the all new super fun second hand wonderland full o’ fun homewares, pretty accessories, craft books, kooky kitchenalia & oodles of bric-a-brac. You can delve into the haberdashery and snap up all the stuff you need to host your own tea party or cocktail soiree. The online shoppe brings the spirit of a flea market to the comfort of your cosy armchair and each piece is hand selected by me – Leona Thrift-ola. Follow my thrifting and crafting adventures in the blog where you can discover all the best places to treasure hunt for vintage bargains all over the UK and beyond and pick up a crafty skill or two. Be sure to check in on a regular basis and for up to the minute news join me on Facebook and Twitter. Wanna go shop? Click here!
Make a Pair of Knickers from a Vintage Scarf
Posted on: March 7, 2011Day one of my crafting adventures and I'm meeting my new best friend the Janome sewing machine and learning to sew a pretty pair of fancy pants at the Create Place. Continue reading »
The Create Place, 29 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PJ. Tel: 020 8980 2092
I recently popped into The Create Place in Bethnal Green to meet Jill Robertson the creative driving force behind the project. The little workshop space is super sweet & I really like their ethos from the free drop in craft mornings for locals to meet up and make stuff to the shelf full of sewing machines that have been donated by people in return for free classes. Whilst I own a sewing machine, it’s long been sitting in it’s dust jacket on my shelf so I thought first things first I should pop myself on one of their beginner’s sewing classes. Continue reading »
Hey there! My name is Leona and this is my online shop and blog where you can follow my thrifty adventures and snap up a vintage gem of two.
