Copyright on beads?
It may seem harmless: a bead shaped like a cute Disney character or featuring a print of, for example, Superman. Yet, you’re not allowed to sell beads featuring copyrighted characters....
Did you know Hugs & Things is just one person?
Did you know that Hugs & Things is just one person? I always have to laugh a little to myself: people often address me as “you all” or “the Hugs...
Recharge for a moment: summer vacation at Hugs & Things
It's almost that time again: the summer holidays are just around the corner! Every year, I deliberately take a few weeks off to recharge. I run Hugs & Things with...
Speaking of satin cord...
Everything about my satin cord (and a little about acrylic cord) I regularly get questions about the satin cord I sell. So I’d love to tell you a little more...
Why I’d rather not be called (and how to reach me properly)
Sometimes I’m asked why I’m not available by phone. The phone number on the website is only for WhatsApp or SMS, after all. A quick call can sometimes seem like the...
Silicone: the sustainable choice!
When I started working with silicone beads about eleven years ago, it was still a relatively unknown material in the baby industry. Not many products were made from it yet,...
Why you’ll ultimately pay less with me than you think!
When you compare prices, it may seem like my products are just a little more expensive than those at some other online stores. Yet many customers choose me, and there’s...
Use more color!
When I started Hugs & Things in 2013, I made everything in bold rainbow colors. My stalls at markets and fairs were full of color, and my children always wore...
Hugs & Things: Creativity for almost 12 years!
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.