By Holly Savage, Content Manager
We went to Top Drawer and here’s our itinerary!
When you get offered tickets to Top Drawer, you don’t say no. You go. Jumping for joy, rolling your sleeves up and preparing for the most unforgettable feast for the eyes. I’m sharing our itinerary with you for the day, so read on if you’d like to come with us!
I’m a creative soul, through and through. When I see a colour combo I love or a typography composition that just works, it feels like I’ve just smashed a 10k run. A wave of adrenaline sweeps over me, my heart pounds, and I might as well have downed a triple espresso brown sugar oat milk latte from Starbies.
Amy and I went together. She’s one of our incredible graphic designers and, I don’t think she’ll mind me saying, she shares this exact passion for creativity! We both hopped on the train, trying to act blasé and nonchalant. Spoiler: Pretty sure we failed. So, here’s how our day unfolded…
Our Top Drawer Itinerary
10:30 – We arrived at Stratford and jumped on the Circle Line to Shepherd’s Bush.
11:00 – We arrived!
11:03 – A carnival of stationery, home décor, candles and fragrances smacked us straight in the face.
12:00 – We were in full swing, meeting and chatting to creators and artists that Amy and I have been swooning over for years. Here are a few of our faves… I’ve linked them below for your pure enjoyment!
13:00 – We were peckish for lunch, so we nipped out, grabbed a sarnie and refuelled.
14:30 – My highlight of the day was listening to Martha Brook talk all things content. I slightly fangirled (okay, maybe enormously) and loitered awkwardly for a snap! We caught up on all things notonthhighstreet.com (I used to be a proud partner) and had the loveliest chat. If you don’t follow her already, you must.
15:15 – Amy and I snapped away all afternoon. We were handed paper delights one after another, after another. At around 15:30, it was almost time to leave.
What we loved + what we learnt
By the end of the day, we realised not only had we had the most inspiring time, but we learnt plenty too. Here are my three favourite Instagram discoveries from the day, and what they’re nailing on socials. We can learn so much from these accounts!
Martha Brook – Stationery
Martha is so real and so genuine. She shares her highs, her lows, and doesn’t pretend to be something she’s not. She’s got the likeability factor nailed, and her brand is, well, delicious. Follow her here.
Orange Juice For Dinner
Amy introduced me to this brand and I LOVE how Liberty uses humour and relatability to connect. I kept saying, ‘Oh my gosh, that is so true!’ and ‘Haha, that is so funny and cute!’ while gazing at her fun illustrations. Her Instagram account will fill you with joy here.
Queen Of The Rodeo
This was Jody’s first ever show! She was gloriously humble about her art and visibly nervous, but her whimsical pieces with cheeky charm really stood out. Pastels, gold stars, fluffy clouds, her booth felt simply magical and I didn’t want to leave. She’s still growing but we love her feed. Find whimsy here
(Sneaking in one more…)
Biscuiteers
Need I say more? They gifted us a pink heart biscuit, hand-piped with our names in the centre. Scalloped edge, tiny hearts… the works. The perfect souvenir to bring back to the office. They’re huge in the creative space, and their designs are scrumptious. Their Instagram feed is full of bespoke, delicious biscuits that really do look like art. They’ve worked with the biggest names on the planet, and you can see why here. Bravo, Biscuiteers, and thank you for the bespoke sweet treat!
Wrapping it up
So there we have it. My dining room table currently looks like the aftermath of a stationery party hangover, and I’d do it all over again to connect with those incredible small businesses.
Amy and I were bursting with joy from start to finish and felt so at home in that spectacularly creative bubble.
We can’t wait for TD 2026! 🎉
