Hi friend, my name is Adrienn, but among us friends, just ADA.

It all began when I started daydreaming about buying a piece of land somewhere near the sea and creating my own tropical hideaway. With this dream in mind, I began working on mood boards, drawing from my background in interior design and creative arts, fully visualising how I would decorate my perfect hideaway from the bustle of everyday life. I've always been a fan of earthy tones and unique, rustic designs. Imagine an old ruin renovated to preserve all the character of its remaining walls as much as possible.

To cut my daydreaming short, I can even describe to you in detail the layout of the house and the landscaping. With this in mind, I started collecting one-of-a-kind antique folk items, mostly Hungarian. Items like 50L glass demijohns, wooden dough bowls, and ceramic vessels that have seen a few lifetimes. I wasn't shy about acquiring some larger furniture pieces either.

In the process, I've fallen more and more in love with the excitement and art of finding and giving these beautiful old objects a second life, cherishing them as they deserve. It just so happened that I moved out of the hustle and bustle of London, embracing a slower-paced countryside lifestyle and making new friends. I stumbled upon an antique shop with an open slot and took the leap.

I packed up my overgrown personal collection from my grandmother's spare bedrooms, keeping only the pieces that held special meaning to me, and shipped the rest to the UK. Within a year, I learned that leaving my carefully selected pieces in a store didn't do them justice. So, I tried my luck at antique markets and fairs, seeking a personal connection with buyers, sharing the history behind each item rather than just placing a price tag on them.

I believe each piece will find its owner, and if it's meant to be, you won't stop thinking about 'that ceramic vessel or wooden bowl.' I once heard that nothing haunts you like the vintage/antique you didn't buy and missed out on.

I had my eye on a shelving unit made from a single piece of wood for a year. When I finally mustered the courage to message the seller, he informed me that no one was interested, and he had actually cut it for firewood. I still wonder why I worried so much about where to put it for so long.

Returning to the antiques that we saved from destruction, my husband and I are taking things up a notch. He has taken it upon himself to restore and preserve larger furniture pieces, while I curate all the pieces you see on our website and at fairs.