Copyright on beads?
It seems so innocent: a bead in the shape a cute Disney figure or with a print from Superman, for example. Yet it is not allowed to sell beads of...
Did you know that Hugs & Things is just 1 person?
Did you know that Hugs & Things is just one person? It always makes me secretly laugh: I am often addressed as “you” or “the Hugs & Things team”. Of...
Recharge: summer holiday at Hugs & Things
It's almost that time again: the summer holidays are coming! Every year I consciously take a few weeks off to fully recharge. I really enjoy running Hugs & Things, but...
Speaking of satin wire ...
Everything about my satin wire (and a bit about acrylic cord) I regularly get questions about the satin wire that I am selling. That's why I would like to tell...
Why I would rather not be called (and how you can reach me well)
Sometimes I get the question why I am not available by telephone. The telephone number on the website is only intended for WhatsApp or SMS. Just calling sometimes seems the fastest...
Silicone: the sustainable choice!
When I started using silicone beads about eleven years ago, it was still a relatively unknown material in the baby world. Not many products were made from it yet, and...
Why you are ultimately cheaper with me than you think!
When you compare prices, it may seem like my products are just a little more expensive than with some other web shops. Yet many customers choose me, and that is...
Use more color!
When I started Hugs & Things in 2013, I made everything in bright rainbow colors. I filled colorful stalls at markets and fairs, and my children always wore brightly colored...
Hugs & Things: Almost 12 years of creativity!
Hugs & Things started in October 2013 and was the first online store with silicone beads in the Netherlands and Belgium. A look back at the growth of recent years.
