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Hagelens, a Danish company that makes beautiful oak veneer wall hooks for kids rooms, was founded by a couple from Denmark – Camilla and Andreas. They had the idea for the business when their first daughter was born and as their daughter grew, so did the idea for Hagelens. As Camilla was already on maternity leave it was the perfect opportunity.

The couple wanted to create something unique yet practical, something that would spark kids’ imagination and make them think outside the box. Since the launch of Hagelens the company has grown and become a part of the small Danish family. To Camilla and Andreas, it’s like their third child – just as nourished and cared for as their two daughters. “We have no employees and we’re hands on with every little detail ourselves, “ says Camilla.

Andreas and Camilla say that the best bit about running their business is seeing the kids engage with their products – “There is nothing more rewarding about being an entrepreneur than a happy customer. Every picture we receive from customers is the best compliment. That makes up for all the long hours and the wrinkles, “ says Camilla when talking about the business.

One thing they say they have learned from running their business is to keep going even when the climb sometimes seems unbearable. But the good thing is – they have each other to lean on. They describe each other as Camilla being the dreamer and Andreas – the realist. “In that way we complement each other. Even though it’s not always fun to be pulled down from a cloud or to be in a position where you have to say no to something, we do balance each other and most of the time things run smoothly for us.”

Camilla and Andreas are both in their early 30s, Camilla a TV photographer and Andreas a prop manager at a Danish TV Station. The pair knows how to enjoy themselves – even when they are not together, they send funny Youtube videos to each other throughout the day – just things they know will bring a smile on their partner’s face and help brighten their day.  Their love for a good laugh doesn’t stop there though: “We’re frequent moviegoers and love to sit in the dark, holding hands, eating candy and enjoying a great movie. “

At the end of the day, what Camilla and Andreas love the most, is spending time at home with their family – “We live in a small country that is often considered to be one of the happiest countries on Earth and we think that might actually be right,” Camilla says lovingly. 

Pretty things from Hagelens