Lady Wurlitzer, purveyor of fine lather, cordially invites you to her new online home. Lady W made her sudsy debut at the Miso Funky Market back in June 2006. Since then she’s been keeping us well groomed and squeaky clean with her indulgent bath soaks, silky balms and rich lotions.

And who is Nana Moon? A bit of an enigma, Nana Moon is drawn to anything shiny, pretty or handmade. She has recently teamed up with the glamorous Lady Wurlitzer and the two of them can be found sipping tea and eating cupcakes in their elegant parlour. (Well they do in my head.) Having accumulated an impressive hoard over the years, Nana Moon has thrown open her lavender scented cupboards to vintage lovers, handmade aficionados and retro romantics everywhere.

You can buy online at www.ladywurlitzer.com. And while you’re there check out We are Fuzzy Felt Folk for vintage and thrift events, gigs and parties.

If you’ve been walking around with your eyes closed, it may have escaped your attention that it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday. (For the UK anyway.) If you’re struggling for inspiration we’ve put together a few ideas.

1. Evelope and Tag Set by Beverley Hicklin

2. Candyfloss Neckwarmer at Betty Joy

3. Wristie in Ivory at Tilly Jane

4. Ice Cream Cushion by Hunky Dory Home

5. Vanilla Bean Noel (Bath and Body Works Type) Goat’s Milk Soap by Cozy Moments

6. Blue Elephant Key Fob at Sweet Acorn Store

7. Geisha Girls T-Shirt at Cute Culture Clothing

8. ‘You’ll make a good girl crazy, if you don’t treat her like a lady’ Necklace by JBee Jewellery

9. Annabelle Clutch Bag at Betty Joy

10. Wool Scarf- Recycled Argyle by Thinking Mama

11. Hidden Tulips Tee by Urban Tulip

12. Waiting - Original Coloured Pencil Drawing on Paper by Art Angel

Note: Some of these sellers are based overseas. Therefore, if you need delivery by the weekend you’ll need to get your skates on.

With Father’s Day just around the corner (17th June), I’ve put together a few classic gift ideas with an indie spin.

First up is the neck tie. Cyberoptix TieLab has taken this much maligned and sometimes stuffy accessory and replaced it with something fun and edgy. Each tie is hand-silk screened onto 100% charmeuse silk or microfiber polyester.

Or what about a tee? Red Prairie Press has a range of sweatshop free t-shirts incorporating unique hand-drawn designs in limited runs.

If you’re looking for bath stuff, take a look at the Adam and Eve collection over at Lady Wurlitzer. The Eucalyptus and Orange and Bergamot soap bars have been blended in such a way as to tantalise the noses and bodies of both men and women. (And I can personally recommend the Orange and Bergamot soap - smells divine and lathers up a treat.)

If your dad’s a bit of a joker take a look at Attus Apparel. This small clothing label has created a range of stylish polo shirts sporting quirky logos, such as ‘The Hangover’ above.

And finally, the humble cufflink. Enthral has some smart wrist-wear incorporating vintage cabs, stones and reclaimed buttons.

Today’s post is a personal recommendation. My mum bought me some Banana Milk Shake and Strawberry Slice Soap for Christmas. It smells divine and scents the whole bathroom. So much so that even Richard noticed.

The company that makes the soaps is Bubbles and Baths and they have a whole range of bathroom goodies including bath bombs, shampoo bars, lip balms and gift sets.

Go to www.bubblesandbaths.co.uk and claim your 20% discount on all orders over £10. Just enter indie during the checkout process.

Where can you buy bath treats, accessories, bags, candles, stationery, novelties and jewellery under one roof? Try Collective Elements. Not only do they sell all of this of more, all of their products have been handmade by independent designers.

Collective Elements opened its virtual doors last year, when owner/designer Danielle L Green decided to share her love affair of all things handmade, homemade, and unique. Danielle prides herself on stocking unusual, individual items and the Collective Elements motto is ‘Never trendy. . . always indie!’

The products shown above are Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Sugar Scrub by Summer Meadow Soaps, ‘So in Love’ Handcrafted Card by Danielle L Green and Fuschia Freeze Felt Flower Brooch by My Perennial.

Go to www.collectiveelements.com to browse the full collection.