The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! Breathe deep, Waterloo’s Indies have everything you need to spoil the most important lady in your life.

For plant mums…
For a gift that will live a lot longer than petrol station flowers, check out Urban Plant Store at The Travel Cafe.

For bohemians…
No one in touch with their spiritual side can resist Twice the Siren‘s beautiful range of scarves, crystals and jewellery.

For bookworms…
Save the trees, choose second-hand tomes from Calder Bookshop’s selection of theatre, philosophy and politics titles.

For lushes…
If your mum is partial to a tipple or two, Unwined has you covered with its huge selection of wine you won’t find everywhere else.

For sweet tooths…
You can’t go wrong with a personalised cake, brownies or biscuits from Konditor.

For thrifters…
The Hospices of Hope charity shop on Lower Marsh is a treasure trove of pre-loved clothes, accessories and jewellery.