Ancient and Vintage Beads

12/08/2026

I was on television today about the new packaging rules! Together we can stop this madness 💪

Zelfstandige ondernemers in Antwerpen verenigen zich tegen de Europese pakjeswet. Die nieuwe wet moet afval en de toevloed van kleine pakketjes, vooral uit China, terugdringen. Maar kleine zelfstandigen verdrinken in de administratieve rompslomp die daarbij komt kijken. Want voor ieder land waarnaar...

09/08/2026

Dear all, this is serious! Basically I cannot ship anymore to other EU countries from August 12th unless I pay 400€ per EU country as a start up cost for waste management. And then there is a yearly cost of 250€ per EU country + yearly fees related to the actual number of cardboard I ship to each country …

This concerns you also if you are not a business : your favourite niche shops will not be shipping to you anymore …

So please sign and share! 🙏

Stop destroying EU micro-businesses: Immediate moratorium on cross-border EPR fees

15/07/2026

Sorting out two boxes of vintage Murano wedding cake beads in unusual colors! Thinking of a mini sale dedicated to these iconic Venetian beads…

14/07/2026

☀️ GIVEAWAY! ☀️
I'm giving away one copy of the famous historical novel about the art of glassmaking in Venice and Murano!
I have just one copy, so it will go to one lucky client who already has a box with me or is planning to start one.
How to enter:
• Leave your name in the comments before midnight CET of July 14th
• At the end of the giveaway, I will randomly pick one name from all eligible participants.
Good luck! 🍀

07/05/2026

Preparing tomorrow’s Facebook Sale!

A Facebook Sale actually starts weeks before the event. I’m constantly brainstorming new themes to create sales that feel inspiring and unique.

Once the theme is clear in my mind, I start going through boxes and drawers, carefully selecting beads and strands that fit the story of the sale.

When the date is fixed, I divide everything into 25–30 matching lots. Then comes one of my favorite parts: creating small combinations of beads that work beautifully together and make each set visually exciting.

When all the sets are ready, it’s time for photography, luckily I have my light box!

First, I make the announcement picture and create the Facebook event. The day before the sale, I write all descriptions and often retake a few photos to make sure everything looks just right.

In the meantime, I regularly post previews on Facebook and Instagram so you can discover what will be on offer.

And finally… the day before the sale, I schedule all Facebook posts.

Fingers crossed, hopefully you’ll love tomorrow’s selection as much as I loved preparing it!