I love the Dutch brand Nooosugar! Have you heard of them? They wrote to me just yesterday to introduce themselves and the second I clicked over to their website it was insta-love because I find comfort in simplicity and balance these days and enjoy clean, modern design with a dash of bohemian ethnic style more and more. It’s very peaceful I think, it feels special — even a little luxurious and resort-like don’t you think? Nooosugar has all of that in one impressive shop. I was surprised to learn that they are decor8 readers, which came as a pleasant surprise because it’s really such a small world online, you know?

Anja Bas Backer told me about her company that she runs alongside partner Susanne Houx — they have had an online shop for only a year but they are growing and doing quite well. I learned that 90% of what you see on their site is their own designs and handmade by artisans in Morocco and all unique as there’s only a few of each product available in stock. These ladies are so talented with such a great eye for style. The cushions are handwoven striped cloth and one-of-a-kind for example. I love the striped curtains, I imagine them as a canopy over a bed or perhaps on the patio slung casually over a bamboo rod above a table for a laid-back lunch. So pretty!

If you are interested in ordering from them and you do not speak Dutch you can write to Anja via email in English and she’ll answer you – she is very nice and helpful (info AT nooosugar.nl).

(images: nooosugar, taken by photographer Brigitte Kroone)

38 Responses to “Nooosugar”

1 SashaK commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm

Wow, those pillows and curtains are gorgeous!
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2 Laura Evans commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm

the blankets & curtains are gorgeous … i want some in my house! maybe i could drive to the netherlands & go shopping!!
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3 helena commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

but…where do you buy their products? their website is blank, and i NEEEEEEED me some silver house slippers!
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4 Julia commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 5:33 pm

I hadn’t heard of them before, but I’m glad I have now! Beautiful stripy pillows in the first picture, and well, I actually love all the pictures… Going to check out their website now!
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5 Beth perry commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 5:40 pm

LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL THAT EYE CANDY! and I am with you…love that striped curtain!
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6 amber kane commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Those pillows are wonderful, I love the colors. Thank you so much for sharing!
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7 Caroline commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm

LOVE those cushions! What a great addition to my home they would make!

Caroline
8 Kirsten commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm

I love their stuff! Do you know if their products are sold in stores too? I was in a little shop in Arnhem, the Netherlands yesterday and I’m pretty positive I saw that silver platter.
9 Linz commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 6:18 pm

i’ve never heard of them but their pillows, i would stab a fluffy cloud for. they are bold, beautiful, and would make ANY room just stand out! thank you so much for intro’ing! my living room is in desperate need of re-vamping and brightening!
10 Tricia McKellar commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm

Lovely! I especially like the black and white stripes. :)
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11 mina commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm

Oh, love, love love.
Makes me think: Peru, countryside, happy, relax, summer, beach, casual…
Perfect!
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12 Sophia commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

love, Love LOVE those pillows!!!!!!!!!!
13 ClaraAnne commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:05 pm

The striped blankets are fabulous! So vibrant & practical, perfect for that pop of colour thrown over the back of a desk chair.
14 Mel commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:10 pm

Oh, I love that bedspread. It’s so … simple and clean, but homey & comfy looking.
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15 AnnVan commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:19 pm

OMG–I just spent the last 20 minutes drooling over the cute flipflops, bags and textiles.*sigh* Of course it is in the Netherlands—of course I can’t get them shipped to me here in the states.:-( Loved this one.
16 Renee commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Holly,
I just went to the Nooosugar website after reading your post. I have fallen madly in love with the silver slippers! They may have to join the collection of footwear that I don’t really need – but must own.
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17 Olivia commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:22 pm

What great stuff, especially the colorful pillows! I’ll have to check them out…thanks for sharing! :)
18 ptoone commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:56 pm

I am glad I came across your blog, you have some great blog!!! I have you bookmarked your site to check out the latest stuff you post.
19 Christina Diaz commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:31 am

oh my gosh, i am in love with those curtains! can’t wait to check out the site!
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20 Manette commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:57 am

I love the drapes, the stools, the pillows and those little silver shoes. I want them. What a nice mix.
21 Caro-lines-images commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 2:53 am

Northafrican style with class. Enjoyable pictures.

(I could not help laught when reading the word “klantenservice” in Dutch, in Swedish it would be “clumsy service”! :) )

Have a nice weekend!
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22 decor8 commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 3:35 am

AnnVan – Write to them, I think they’re open to shipping to the states – tell them you found them on decor8. Let me know what they say. :)
23 decor8 commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 3:41 am

Kirsten – I really am not sure but in my post there is an email address to one of the owners, you can freely contact her and ask any questions that she has, she communicates in both Dutch and English.
24 decor8 commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 3:42 am

Helena – In my post you will find an email address to one of the owners — please contact her directly to place an order.
25 Lamirose commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 4:31 am

Very nice things from my country …although prices are a bit expensive …
Morocco is a very rich country with a lot of traditions and ideas for art of handmade.
Thank you for sharing !
26 pruh commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:14 am

I’ve never heard of them and I am Dutch! But it looks very nice, gonna check out their site soon.
27 Iva commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:36 am

Ha, these bottles with rafia are named “baloons” in Serbia, country people store Schnaps in them. :)
28 Rowaida Flayhan commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:42 am

Dear Holly , I want to thank you for this wonderful and amazing blog, along with Haus Maus and Real Simple. You are such an inspiration. I am following you on twitter I wish you could follow me.
Regards,
Rowaida Flayhan
29 Decofabulous commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am

I love the leather stools. The cut out detail is just perfect!
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30 mijk commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Oh kirsten Do you wanna share the name of that store? Am shopping in Arnhem soon. I am so going to order myself some shoes.. Only problem I can’t choose..

MIjk
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31 sandra commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 7:10 am

Never heard of the,. but love the style – and I love the Moroccan tea dish – I have an original myself in brass, found on a fleamarket, Love it!
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32 The Zhush commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 8:05 am

I love their name, not to mention those cute slippers…and those ottoman/seats! Great find. Thanks.
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33 decor8 commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 8:10 am

The Zhush – What does their name mean, by the way?
34 Yasmine commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am

Love those colorful stripes!
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35 Alyssa Ballisty commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

oh my goodness, those pillows are calling my name!
36 Morgan Bradshaw commented:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

Wow those fabrics are amazing on the pillows and the drapes! I love them thanks for post them!
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37 handmadecharlotte commented:
February 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm

hi! thanks for spreading the news!!!
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38 Juliet commented:
February 10th, 2010 at 9:14 pm

Still thinking about those shoes. Emailed her just now. Combed my usual suspect shoe sites, found nada. Thanks for more gorgeous design inspiration.
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