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Introducing Pantone's colour of the year, 'Viva Magenta' 18-1750,  a vibrant, optimistic and joyous colour descending from the red family. This year, Pantone have drawn inspiration from nature as a direct rebellion against this age of technology, echoing the red of cochineal, one of the brightest, strongest and most precious natural dyes that our world has ever produced. Red hues have long been associated with passion, heat, love and joy, pinks with playfulness, youth, caring and romance. 'Viva Magenta' strikes a balance between red and pink by bringing in the restrained introspection and quiet energy of violet. Taking a lead,...

Christmas is Coming Oh yes it is... and here at Blackpop we have gifts for everyone. From sumptuous cushions, luxurious throws and bed runners and our beautiful hand rolled silk scarves. So have you bought gifts for your loved ones yet? 'Our showroom window this year is oozing with colour and texture!'   'An array of reversible boudoir cushions'   Or how about our new boudoir cushions that are reversible, a different design on either side so you can change your cushions with your mood or indeed your interior. What a perfect gift for that special someone and only £65...

As the mornings get colder and the nights draw in, we could all do with a little something to pep us up at this time of year. What could be better than bringing the green hues of Springtime in to our homes using soft furnishings and decor.

Established in 1978 as a setting for high-end interior design professionals to get together, mingle and show off their latest designs and ideas, Decorex has evolved to fit the ever changing industry needs - championing quality, inspiration and connection.
Its' a show that is very close to our hearts here at Blackpop and this year we will be showcasing lots of exciting new designs and products. So please join us at Olympia to celebrate design in all its forms and we’ll introduce you to our collections in person. After a couple of years break, it feels great to be back - we’re really looking forward to seeing old friends and to meeting you! 

Ancient civilsations made them to honour their dead and the most illustrious public buildings in the Greek Empire had walls adorned by them. Popular with royalty and often commissioned by noble families, it was the European Medieval weavers who elevated the art of the decorative Tapestry, making them desirable right up until the end of the 16th century.  With their range of styles and themes, their continued success can be attributed to their portability -  creative polymath Le Corbusier once calling them 'nomadic murals' In the 19th century and in an attempt to revive the artform, William Morris created a...