Copyright on beads?
It seems so innocent: a bead in the shape of a cute Disney character or with a print of Superman, for example. However, it is not allowed to sell beads...
Did you know? 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...
Let's recharge: summer vacation 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 thread...
All about my satin thread (and a little about acrylic cord) I regularly receive questions about the satin thread that I sell. That's why I'd like to tell you more...
Why I prefer not to be called (and how to reach me properly)
Sometimes I am asked why I am not available by phone. The telephone number on the website is only intended for WhatsApp or SMS. Calling sometimes seems like the quickest way...
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 ultimately benefit from me more than you think!
When you compare prices, it may seem as if my products are slightly more expensive than at some other web shops. Yet many customers choose me, and for good reason....
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.