A spotless, sparkling home is within your reach! Spring is here, and that means it’s time to crack into your spring-cleaning routine. But you’re trying to put the fresh in refresh—and too many cleaning products are loaded up with harsh chemicals and shady additives. Fortunately, you can team up with a squadron of maker businesses…
This week marks a majestic moment: the very first day of spring! Soon, we’ll be surrounded by the refreshing, crisp, and fresh-picked scents of the great outdoors. And we are swooning over all of spring’s most aromatic experiences. Wandering along tree-lined trails, basking in golden sunlight, and spending hours pruning and plucking in the garden—our…
Hey, sun baby! We know you’re exhausted by winter and pleading for the first days of summer. But toss those wonky time machine blueprints the snake oil salesman persuaded you to purchase. It turns out your sniffer makes for an even more powerful fast-forward button! Scents are their own time machine that you don’t need…
Lights, camera, action! Whether you Netflix and chill or relax with HBO Max, binging your favorite movies and TV shows is an unbeatable way to unwind. Twisty-turny plots, heartwarming romance, and swashbuckling adventure. These are just a few of the plots that captivate our souls. Set the mood with the right candle scents, and you might…
We’re raiding the pantry for more unlikely beauty heroes. We’ve tapped watermelon, coconuts, and oatmeal. Now, we’re fresh-picking self-care tips right off the bush: strawberries! Strawberries add a juicy punch of finger-licking flavor to candles and room sprays. But the ruby-hued icon of the berry brood also packs vitamins and antioxidants that leave skin luminous. The…
Laissez les bons temps rouler! You might know it as the siren call of the year’s biggest party: Mardi Gras! Grab your masquerade masks, strings of purple and gold beads, and a well-dressed po’ boy, of course: We’re headed down to New Orleans to bring you a lagniappe of candles and soaps redolent with festive…
It’s Valentine’s Day week! You’ve got your flowers, box of chocolates, and an oh-so-special romantic surprise. But to keep the eternal flame burning for a lifetime, you must turn up the heat more than one day in February. These sizzling gifts turn your bedroom into a boudoir 24/7/365. It’s time to get in the mood!…
Love is in the air! 💖 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While we think celebrating your sweetheart should be an everyday thing, February 14th is the date to go all-in on love. This year, ditch the last-minute bouquet and box of convenience-store chocolates. These artisan gifts will really show your honey how much…
Overnight oats, oat milk, and oatmeal raisin cookies—oatmeal is officially on the map of multi-hyphenate pantry goods. But did you know it’s a star in your beauty bag, too? This breakfast staple serves up helpings and helpings of skincare benefits. The grain hydrates, brightens, and soothes skin, solidifying its celebrated leap from the kitchen into your…
Endless snow, fewer sun-kissed afternoons, and thermometer readings better suited to bear markets than temperatures—winter comes with its fair share of gloom! But don’t let those blahs lead to the blues. After all, how did “blue” get a down-in-the dumps rep when the color is such a mood boost? Blue hues can make us feel…
The weather report calls for frigid flurries and gusts of ice-cold wind. So shut off your phone and block out your calendar—it’s time for a comfy, undisturbed evening in! What do you need by your side? The warm glow of an artisan candle, radiating with cozy scents, is like a fluffy blanket for the senses!…
Santa Claus is back at home after his busy world tour. Rumor has it, he turns into a brilliant mixologist the final week of the year, and he’s taste-testing some new libations to ring in 2023. Fortunately, these artisans know a thing or two about celebrating. They’ve tapped into the same inspirations to serve you…
The holidays are right around the corner, but there is even one more BIG reason to celebrate this week! Grab your dancing shoes—we here at Team indie are shouting out the loudest and brightest HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our wonderful friend, founder, and fearless leader, Donna Maria! Donna Maria started Indie Business Network in 2000 with…
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s planning something at the North Pole just for you this year! He, the Mrs., and their band of merry elves are putting a new spin on their toy haul. Watch as puzzles, penguins, and superheroes combine with bath and body goodies. These toy-themed gifts spring out of…
From holiday cards to paper garlands, paper has always represented a special way to spread joy during the holiday season. So it’s no wonder these paper goods are at the tippity top of our shopping list this year! Thoughtful greeting cards, bespoke journals, and treasured scrapbooking accessories—we’re gaga for all things lining the stationery section!…
Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? ‘Tis the season for festive candles ready to make your living space merry and bright. Wrap your senses around fresh-cut Christmas trees, pops of candy-colored berries, and sugar-sweet cocoa. If you love holiday candle drops as much as we do, this is the list for you. So spruce…
When you imagine a lovely candle, you might think of floral or earth tones. But it’s Thanksgiving week, and that means we have only one thing on our minds: FOOD! We’re sniffing out a menu of unexpected scents—ones inspired by our favorite meals and sides, of course! We’re thankful for our Indies who know how…
The holidays are coming full steam! That means fun and festivities—but it can also be a chaotic time of year. Scouring shelves for last-minute gifts. Non-stop sheets of warm cookies to pull from the oven. A revolving door of relatives and loved ones excited to catch up on your year. This time of year, it’s…
Booklovers know what it means when the sun dips lower and evenings frost over: shorter days mean longer books! Grab that chunky knit throw! Pull on those fuzzy socks! Sink into that roomy and oversized armchair. It’s time to bury your nose in intriguing murder mysteries, classic lit, and best-selling paperbacks—with the flicker of a…
Trick or Treat! It’s nearly time to load up those Halloween baskets with chocolates and candies. But who says your sweets need to be of the teeth-rotting variety? This year, treat yourself to candles, wax melts, and skincare goodies that look and smell like your favorite trick-or-treat indulgences! At first sniff, these delicacies seem like…
As the season changes, home decor needs to shift to comfy, calm, and inviting. After all, your social calendar is probably packed with Thanksgiving dinners, pumpkin pie dates, and warm cider cocktail hours. Whether you’re on the hunt for an autumnal color palette or a fall statement piece, you’re gonna want to steal these fall…