Pop-Ups at Miller & Chalk
Our dedicated pop-up room welcomes a different independent brand each month, creating something new to discover every time you visit our Towcester High Street shop.
What Are Our Monthly Pop-Ups?
I’ve always believed that shops should be about more than just selling - they should be about community, creativity and giving people a chance to be seen.
After opening my pop-up shop on Towcester High Street and deciding to stay, I wanted to create an opportunity for other small businesses to experience the high street too - without the usual risk.
Each month, our dedicated pop-up room welcomes a different independent brand into Miller & Chalk. It’s a space designed to showcase small businesses, makers and creatives whose work sits beautifully alongside the shop, meaning there’s always something new to discover when you visit.
From ceramics and rugs to lifestyle pieces and seasonal collections, our pop-ups bring fresh inspiration to Towcester High Street while supporting fellow independent brands.
This Month’s Pop-Up
Tilly started her business in January 2025, originally just to help fund the early stages of starting her own fabric line. She was applying for funding, and the prints were meant to be a temporary way to bridge the gap. As it turned out, the fabric funding didn’t come through - but everything happens for a reason. What started as a side project has grown into something much bigger than she ever expected.
"It still amazes me that people want to put my prints in their own homes. I love to
see customer pictures of them in situ - that novelty will never wear off."
Are You a Brand Looking for a Pop-Up Space?
The Space
The pop-up space sits within my shop on Towcester High Street, Northamptonshire, and is part of our cosy, considered interiors space.
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Approx. 3 x 2 metres
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Shelving provided
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A blank canvas for you to style with your products
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Fully staffed during opening hours
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Integrated into the flow of the shop, not tucked away.
It’s a calm, welcoming environment that attracts customers who value quality, craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
The Kind of Brands I’m Looking For
I’m keen to work with brands that align naturally with Miller & Chalk - particularly those that are:
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Handmade or small-batch
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Rooted in natural materials
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Thoughtful, timeless and well made
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Pottery, ceramics, textiles, slow craft, homeware, artisan goods
This space is carefully curated so that each pop-up feels considered, cohesive and a natural fit within the shop.
How the Pop-Ups Work
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Each pop-up runs for one month
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You can request a preferred month (subject to availability)
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This is a low-risk way to test the high street
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No need to staff the space yourself - I’ll take care of that
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You set up the space yourself
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Ideal if you sell online or at markets and want to try retail
I know firsthand how daunting (and expensive) it can be to open a shop. This is my way of helping other small businesses take that step more gently.
How to Apply
If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, I’d really like to hear from you.
Please apply using the form below and tell me a little about:
Your brand and story
The products you’d like to bring into the space
Any preferred months
Your website or Instagram
I’ll review applications personally and be in touch.
Pop-ups really are the new way to experience the high street - and I’d love to help you be part of it.
Louise x